The football community is in mourning following the death of the England and Man United legend
Freelance reporter and late editorThe football legend, who was part of England’s 1966 World Cup winning squad, died peacefully in the early hours of Saturday , according to his family.
A club statement said: “Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world. He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.
“The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him.”Former England striker andhost Gary Lineker said he was “deeply saddened” to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died and said he was “England’s greatest ever player”. “What a true gentleman of not many words, but when he spoke you stood still, stopped what you were doing and listened. A lot of the history was living and breathing through him and he was a constant at the club while I was there – travelling with us all over the world. Win, lose or draw he would be in the changing room wishing us well.
A photo of Sir Bobby was displayed on screens at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, which is located near where he grew up in Ashington, during the side’s game against Birmingham City on Saturday afternoon.
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