Bobby Charlton, a football icon who played a vital role in England’s 1966 World Cup triumph and enjoyed remarkable success with Manchester United, has sadly passed away at the age of 86.
The Charlton family announced the sad news in a statement on Saturday, expressing their deep sorrow over his peaceful passing in the early hours of the morning, with his family by his side.
Charlton’s European Cup success at United came 10 years after the Munich air disaster, which he and team manager Matt Busby survived but which claimed the lives of eight of Charlton’s team-mates.
“Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club,” the club said in a statement.
