CNN —Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United great who played a starring role in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
“The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him,” Manchester United said in a statement.
He made 758 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 249 goals over his 17 years at the club.
Charlton won the league title three time, the FA Cup and the European Cup – now known as the Champions League – with Manchester United.
Matthew Peters/Manchester United/Getty ImagesCharlton’s older brother, Jack, who had played alongside him in England’s World Cup-winning side, died in 2020.
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