That confirm Manchester United.
He lived to be 86 years old.
Charlton is one of Manchester United’s greatest playing legends – perhaps the greatest. He played 758 games for United, scoring 249 goals.
Two of his goals came in the Serie A Cup Final in 1968, ten years after Charlton survived a plane crash in Munich.
He played 106 matches and scored 49 goals for the England national team, and was one of the most important players when England won the World Cup in 1966.
That same year, he also became the second Manchester United player, after Denis Law, to win the Ballon d’Or.
After his playing career, he was eventually brought back to Manchester United, where he had a seat on the board, and he was an important supporter of Sir Alex Ferguson in his difficult first years.
In November 2020, the Charlton family announced that Sir Bobby had been diagnosed with dementia.
In tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton: #MUFC players will wear black armbands tonight. A wreath will be laid at the Trinity Statue at Old Trafford on behalf of the club. The book of condolences is open to the public starting at 10 am tomorrow in the stadium’s International Suite.
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) October 21, 2023
Statement from the family:
“It is with great sadness that we convey the news that Sir Bobby passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. He has his family around him.
His family would like to thank everyone who helped care for him, and to the many people who loved and supported him. We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.”
From the Manchester United press release:
“Manchester United mourns the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most loved players in the club’s history.
Sir Bobby is a hero to millions, not just in Manchester or England, but wherever football is played around the world. He was admired for his sportsmanship and integrity as well as his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as one of the giants of football.
He came through our youth academy, playing 758 games and scoring 249 goals in 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three league titles and the FA Cup for the club. For England, he made 106 international caps, scored 49 goals, and won the World Cup in 1966.
After retiring, he continued to serve the club as a director for 39 years. He will forever be part of the history of Manchester United and English football, and his legacy will live on through the life-changing work carried out by the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.
The club’s deepest sympathies go to Lady Norma, her daughters and grandchildren, and everyone who loved her.”
Sir Bobby Charlton CBE, 1937-2023.
Words will never be enough.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 21, 2023
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