Legend of English Football and Manchester United, Bobby Charlton, Passes Away

The legend of English football, Bobby Charlton [Photo by EPA]

Bobby Charlton, a 'legend' of English football and the prestigious football club Manchester United, passed away on the 21st (local time) at the age of 86.

Manchester United announced early that morning that he peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. The club mourned Charlton as "one of the greatest and most beloved players in our club's history."

Manchester United added, "Sir Bobby was respected not only for his outstanding qualities as a footballer but also for his sportsmanship and integrity. He will always be remembered as a giant in the football world, and his achievements will be forever engraved in the history of Manchester United and English football."

Charlton won the World Cup in 1966 as a member of the England national team. He spent his entire playing career at Manchester United. From 1956 to 1973, he played 758 matches for Manchester United, and from 1958 to 1970, he appeared in 106 matches for the England national team, never receiving a red card, making him famous for his sportsmanship.

A talented midfielder with a sharp shooting ability, Charlton held the record as the top scorer for Manchester United (249 goals) and England (49 goals) for over 40 years until surpassed by Wayne Rooney. After retiring from playing in 1973, he also served as a manager at Old Trafford. In 1994, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

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