The funeral of England and Man United icon Bobby Charlton to be held in Manchester
1 year, 1 month ago

The funeral of England and Man United icon Bobby Charlton to be held in Manchester

The Hindu  

The funeral of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton will be held in Manchester on Monday. The funeral service will be held at Manchester Cathedral and is expected to be attended by around 1,000 guests, including former teammates and leading sporting figures. Former United manager Alex Ferguson will be among the representatives of the club that Charlton played for from 1956-73, making 758 appearances. RELATED: Bobby Charlton: One of Alf Ramsey’s ‘Wingless Wonders’ who outplayed Beckenbauer to win the FIFA World Cup A funeral cortege will begin at United’s Old Trafford stadium, where fans are likely to gather to pay their respects.

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From Bishan Singh Bedi to Bobby Charlton, here are 10 sportspersons who passed away in 2023
11 months, 4 weeks ago

From Bishan Singh Bedi to Bobby Charlton, here are 10 sportspersons who passed away in 2023

The Hindu  

From football legend Bobby Charlton to India’s own Bishan Singh Bedi, 2023 saw the passing away of several sportspersons had created an unforgettable legacy over time. Bobby Charlton raises the World Cup trophy in the air following England’s 4-2 victory after extra time over West Germany in the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 30th July 1966. Bishan Singh Bedi …

Thousands Line Manchester Streets to Bid Final Farewell to Bobby Charlton
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands Line Manchester Streets to Bid Final Farewell to Bobby Charlton

News 18  

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, with Alex Ferguson and Prince William among the mourners. The hearse passed the famous “United Trinity” statue immortalising Charlton, Denis Law and George Best as members of the club’s under-18 and under-21 squads formed a guard of …

Bobby Charlton funeral: Ferguson, Prince William among mourners as thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell
1 year, 1 month ago

Bobby Charlton funeral: Ferguson, Prince William among mourners as thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, with Alex Ferguson and Prince William among the mourners. Alex Ferguson, left, former Manchester United manager and David Gill former United CEO arrive for the funeral of English football icon Bobby Charlton The 1966 World Cup winner, …

Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final England shirt to be auctioned
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final England shirt to be auctioned

The Independent  

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Sir Bobby Charlton died after accidental fall, reveals inquest
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Bobby Charlton died after accidental fall, reveals inquest

The Hindu  

Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton died after an accidental fall at a care home, an inquest was told on Wednesday. Charlton, one of English football’s all-time greats, passed away aged 86 in Macclesfield General Hospital on October 21. The Cheshire Coroner’s Court inquest into the 1966 World Cup winner’s death revealed he lost his balance when he stood …

Bobby Charlton tribute: Ten Hag lays wreath on Old Trafford pitch before Champions League match against Copenhagen
1 year, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton tribute: Ten Hag lays wreath on Old Trafford pitch before Champions League match against Copenhagen

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag laid a wreath in the centre of the storied Old Trafford pitch on Tuesday in a stirring tribute to club great Bobby Charlton ahead of its Champions League group-stage match against FC Copenhagen. Ten Hag, who has called Charlton a “leader” and a “giant,” Charlton’s former team mate Alex Stepney, and Under 19s team …

Manchester United fans flock to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his demise at 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Manchester United fans flock to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his demise at 86

The Hindu  

Old Trafford was a scene of mourning and commemoration Sunday as football fans of Manchester United and other teams flocked to the storied stadium to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86. Charlton died Saturday surrounded by his family, sparking an influx of tributes from around the world — and from people inside and …

Premier League: Man Utd say 'big goodbye' to Bobby Charlton with emotional win, Arsenal grab draw at Chelsea
1 year, 2 months ago

Premier League: Man Utd say 'big goodbye' to Bobby Charlton with emotional win, Arsenal grab draw at Chelsea

Firstpost  

Tributes poured in from across the football world, with former Manchester United player and England captain David Beckham praising Charlton as a ’national hero'. Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday on an emotionally charged evening as the Premier League giants said a “big goodbye” to club great Bobby Charlton, who died earlier in the day. Tributes poured in …

Reactions to the death of England and Man Utd great Bobby Charlton
1 year, 2 months ago

Reactions to the death of England and Man Utd great Bobby Charlton

The Hindu  

England and Manchester United football great Bobby Charlton died on Saturday aged 86. FORMER ENGLAND FORWARD GARY LINEKER Deeply saddened to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died. 🙌🏻 — Gary Lineker October 21, 2023 THE PREMIER LEAGUE The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English …

Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies at age of 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies at age of 86

Live Mint  

England World Cup winner and Manchester United great Bobby Charlton died at the age of 86, news agency AFP quoted a statement on behalf of the Charlton family as saying. Alongside his brother Jack, who died aged 85 in 2020, the midfielder played in the World Cup final and won 106 caps for England, scoring 49 goals. He won three …

Bobby Charlton dies: One of Alf Ramsey’s ‘Wingless Wonders’ who outplayed Beckenbauer to win the FIFA World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton dies: One of Alf Ramsey’s ‘Wingless Wonders’ who outplayed Beckenbauer to win the FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

There have been few attacking players as versatile as Bobby Charlton. A survivor of the 1958 Munich air disaster that killed eight of his Manchester United teammates, Charlton was picked in the England squad for the World Cup that year in Sweden, but didn’t play a single game, with coach Walter Winterbottom later contending that the 20-year-old was still struggling …

Sir Bobby Charlton dead: The life of England’s FIFA World Cup hero and Man United legend in pictures
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton dead: The life of England’s FIFA World Cup hero and Man United legend in pictures

The Hindu  

English footballer Bobby Charlton at Highbury football ground, where Manchester United defeated Arsenal 5-4. Taking the World Cup around: Japan’s Prmie Minister Junichiro Koizumi receives the FIFA World Cup trophy from the 1966 World Cup winner Bobby Charlton during a trophy tour before the 2002 World Cup. Sir Bobby Charlton holds 96 red roses in memory of the victims of …

Sir Bobby Charlton: Manchester United legend and World Cup winner dies aged 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton: Manchester United legend and World Cup winner dies aged 86

New York Times  

Sir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend, has died at the age of 86. We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.” Charlton spent the majority of his professional career at Manchester United, scoring 249 goals in 758 games for the club. United said: “Manchester United are in mourning following the passing …

Manchester United, England great Bobby Charlton has dementia
4 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United, England great Bobby Charlton has dementia

Live Mint  

Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia. The announcement came two days after Nobby Stiles, who won the 1966 World Cup and 1968 European Cup as Charlton's teammate, died after his own battle with the illness. In July, Bobby’s brother and fellow England World Cup winner Jack also died after being diagnosed with dementia. Charlton …

Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester Utd great, diagnosed with dementia
4 years, 1 month ago

Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester Utd great, diagnosed with dementia

The Hindu  

England World Cup winner and former Manchester United stalwart Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. RELATED| The news comes after the death of Charlton's former team mate Nobby Stiles two days ago, as well as the death of his elder brother Jack in July. RELATED| From the archives: A survivor of the Munich air …

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia, claims report
4 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia, claims report

Firstpost  

A survivor of the Munich Disaster in 1958 that killed several Manchester United players in a plane crash, Sir Bobby Charlton helped revive the team in the wake of the tragedy. London: Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, according to reports on Sunday. The announcement of Bobby’s illness coming two days after Charlton’s former …

Manchester United and England Legend Bobby Charlton Diagnosed with Dementia: Reports
4 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United and England Legend Bobby Charlton Diagnosed with Dementia: Reports

News 18  

Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, according to reports on Sunday. The announcement of Bobby’s illness coming two days after Charlton’s former United and England team-mate Nobby Stiles died aged 78. Rooney also took Charlton’s United record when he passed the 249 goals he scored for the club. Charlton’s 249 United goals came across …

England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85
4 years, 5 months ago

England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85

Live Mint  

Jack Charlton, an uncompromising central defender who played alongside his brother, Bobby, in England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966 before enjoying coaching success with Ireland, has died. “I said, ‘Mother, we’ve just won the World Cup!’” Charlton made 35 appearances for England between 1965-70, also playing in the 1968 European Championship and the 1970 World Cup. But there was a …

Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85
4 years, 5 months ago

Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85

The Hindu  

Jack Charlton, England's football World Cup hero and Leeds United legend, has passed away at the age of 85. Older brother of Bobby Charlton, he was part of England's World Cup-winning team of 1966. The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, the manager who changed Irish football forever. Our thoughts are with Pat and …

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