Manchester United and England Soccer Legend Sir Bobby Charlton Dies at 86
Charlton, remembered as the embodiment of football, was Manchester United's all-time top goal scorer and played a pivotal role in England's 1966 World Cup victory; tributes pour in as football world honours his extraordinary contribution to the sport.
- Manchester United and England soccer legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, passed away at the age of 86, sparking an outpouring of tributes recognizing his significant contribution to the sport.
- Over his 17-year career at Manchester United, Charlton made 758 appearances and scored a record 249 goals, helping the team to three league titles, an FA Cup, and a European Cup.
- Charlton was a pivotal figure in England's 1966 World Cup victory and was also awarded England’s Footballer of the Year and European Footballer of the Year in the same year.
- His life was marked by both triumph and tragedy, notably surviving the 1958 Munich air crash that claimed the lives of eight of his Manchester United teammates.
- Football legend Pele described Charlton as 'the spirit of football', underscoring his status as one of the game's great figures, known for his modesty, dynamism, and talent.
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