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Bobby Charlton

English footballer and manager (1937–2023)

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Bobby Charlton: English footballer and manager (1937–2023)
Sir Robert Charlton was an English professional footballer who played as an attacking-midfielder, left-winger or centre-forward. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or. He finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting in 1967 and 1968. He played almost all of his club football at Manchester United, where he became renowned for his attacking instincts, passing abilities from midfield, ferocious long-range shooting from both left and right foot, fitness, and stamina. He was cautioned only twice in his career; once against Argentina in the 1966 World Cup, and once in a league match against Chelsea. With success at club and international level, he was one of nine players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the European Cup and the Ballon d'Or. His elder brother Jack, who was also in the World Cup–winning team, was a former defender for Leeds United and also for ten years was the manager of the Republic of Ireland.

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Sir Bobby's secret Ronaldo plan - reliving Brazil v Scotland 1998

BBC Scotland revisits the day Craig Brown's side opened the 1998 World Cup against reigning champions Brazil.
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'The friend of Pele & Moore and a footballing legend'

Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures.
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Charlton & Beckenbauer's incredible 1966 World Cup encounter

West Germany's Franz Beckenbauer and England's Bobby Charlton speak on how the two players cancelled each other out during the 1966 World Cup Final.
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Sir Bobby Charlton: Family man, football hero, statesman

Heartfelt eulogies to Sir Bobby Charlton at a service to commemorate his life paint a picture of much more than a footballing legend, writes Simon Stone.
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'A wonderful, humble man' - Ferguson on Charlton

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and others pay tribute at club legend Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral.
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Tributes to Sir Bobby Charlton, build-up to the next Euro 2024 qualifying matches, transfer rumours, latest football news, plus more.
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Crowds gather for Charlton's funeral procession

Fans line the streets to see Sir Bobby Charlton's cortège pass from Old Trafford to Manchester Cathedral.
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'He was an icon to me but he was my big brother'

Sir Bobby Charlton's younger brother Tommy pays a touching tribute to the England great, who he describes as an "icon" and the "best player he has ever seen".
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Applause for Sir Bobby Charlton as hearse leaves Old Trafford - and stars gather at memorial

Crowds applauded Sir Bobby Charlton's hearse as it left Old Trafford - before it continued on to his memorial service at Manchester Cathedral.
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Fans, family and footballers to mourn Sir Bobby Charlton

The world of football will celebrate the life of Sir Bobby Charlton at his funeral in Manchester.
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'He never really forgot his roots': Former coal mining town where Sir Bobby Charlton learned to kick a ball remembers football legend

Before his legendary exploits at Old Trafford and Wembley, Sir Bobby Charlton learned to kick a ball in Ashington.
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Sir Bobby Charlton funeral details announced

The funeral for Sir Bobby Charlton will take place at Manchester Cathedral next Monday, Manchester United has said.
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Sir Bobby Charlton died after accidental fall at care home, inquest hears

Sir Bobby Charlton died after an accidental fall at a care home, an inquest has heard.
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I owe Sir Bobby Charlton everything - Beckham

David Beckham presents the 2023 Ballon d'Or and says he "owes Sir Bobby Charlton everything" for his football career.
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Charlton 'a tower of strength', says Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson calls Manchester and England great Sir Bobby Charlton a "tower of strength" in a tribute before Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Teenager charged over 'vile' Sir Bobby Charlton chants

Police have charged a 17-year-old boy after offensive chants about the death of Sir Bobby Charlton were heard at a Manchester City home game.
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Guardiola condemns fans over 'vile' Charlton chants

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the fans banned by the club for "vile chanting" following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton "don't represent us".
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Man City ban two minors over 'vile' Charlton chants

Manchester City ban two minors from home and away games for "vile chanting" following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.
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Champions League reaction after wins for Arsenal & Man Utd

Arsenal and Manchester United win in the Champions League, while emotional tributes are paid to Sir Bobby Charlton and Everton chairman Bill Kenwright.
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Emotional scenes as Man Utd pay tribute to Charlton

On an emotional night at Old Trafford, Manchester United pay tribute to club legend Sir Bobby Charlton in their first home game since his passing.
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Ten Hag pays tribute to Man Utd legend Charlton

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and defender Diogo Dalot pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton following his death aged 86.
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Charlton always an inspiration for Man Utd - Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Sir Bobby Charlton will continue to inspire the club following his death aged 86.
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Premier League and WSL reaction

Looking back at the weekend's Premier League and WSL action, plus the latest tributes to England legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
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Manchester City condemn Charlton chants

Manchester City say they will take action after offensive chants were heard in some Etihad Stadium concourses following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.
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Playing with Charlton was 'a dream' - Law

Denis Law pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, saying playing with him at Manchester United was "a dream".
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Fans flock to Old Trafford to pay respects to Sir Bobby Charlton

Hundreds of football fans gathered at Old Trafford on Sunday to pay their respects to one of Manchester United's, and football's, most famous sons.
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Lineker pays tribute to England great Charlton

Former England striker Gary Lineker, the Match of the Day presenter, pays tribute to World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, who has died aged 86.
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Sir Geoff Hurst leads tributes to 'one of the true greats' Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby Charlton's death aged 86 has been met with an outpouring of tributes from fellow footballers, fans and politicians. 
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'England's greatest player' - football pays tribute to Charlton

The world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday.
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Guardiola pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

Pep Guardiola pays an emotional tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after hearing the news of his death, saying he's a "huge loss" to English football for his contribution on and off the pitch.
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Sir Bobby 'one of the greatest of all time' - McIlroy

Sammy McIlroy describes his former Manchester United team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton as "one of the greatest of all time".
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Watch: Bobby Charlton's 1966 World Cup goals

Watch all three goals scored by Bobby Charlton during England's 1966 World Cup winning campaign.
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England and Man Utd legend Charlton dies aged 86

Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the key players in England's 1966 World Cup victory and a Manchester United legend, dies at the age of 86.
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'Never a more popular footballer than Bobby Charlton'

"There has never been a more popular footballer," former Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby said of Bobby Charlton.
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Sir Bobby Charlton obituary - 'One of football's most remarkable careers'

BBC Sport looks back at the life of Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who has died aged 86.
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England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton dies - reaction

Reaction as England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton dies aged 86.
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A personal account of meeting Sir Bobby Charlton

BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on his meetings with Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton.
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Sir Bobby Charlton: One of sport's greatest figures

Sir Bobby Charlton was one of England's greatest footballers and symbolised Manchester United both on and off the pitch.
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Sir Bobby Charlton: One of the game's greatest players and forever a gentleman of English football

Sir Bobby Charlton was as accomplished on the pitch as he was revered off it.
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Sir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend, dies

Sir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend, has died aged 86.
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