World football legend Bobby Charlton has died

World football is mourning an irreparable loss. Bobby Charlton, a world football legend, has died. At 86, the former midfielder and striker ceased to exist generating immediate regret from all those linked to the activity.

Charlton is considered one of the leading exponents of the sport. He participated in four World Cups, including the one held in Chile in 1962. . He also adds that of Sweden, in 1958, and that of Brazil, in 1970, even if The one that immortalized it was the one played in his country in 1966. : There he guided England to their only world title.

Charlton was the English team’s top scorer until September 201 5, when Wayne Rooney broke his record. He scored 49 goals in 106 matches .

Rooney also broke another record: his emergence transformed Charlton He is the second player with the most matches played and the second goalscorer in Manchester United’s history, with 249 goals. . Rooney reached 250, in 758 appearances.

With the Red Devils won three First Division titles, the premier category of football in this country at the time. in addition to an FA Cup. At the international level, he celebrated the European Cup, in 1967 .

Their individual distinctions speak for themselves of their prestige: In 1966, he received the Ballon d’Or for the best footballer in Europe. In the next two he won the Silver Ball .

Later his personality was recognized. Between 1984 and 2007, he was honorary president of Manchester United. although the most important decoration is probably the one given to him by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994, when she named him Sir, a noble title reserved for celebrities who have made great contributions to British society. .

Manchester United expressed their sadness following the death. “Manchester United are in mourning following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most loved players in our club’s history. “, expresses the club through its official platforms.

“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester or the UK, but wherever football is played in the world… He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as for his extraordinary abilities as a footballer, he will always be remembered as a giant of the game,” he emphasizes. The myth around him is also built on the basis of a significant event: he was one of the survivors of the plane crash that the club suffered in 1958, where a large part of the team died. .

Charlton’s family appreciated the expressions of affection. “His family would like to express their gratitude to all those who contributed to his care and to the many people who loved and supported him. We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this time. “, he expresses, through a press release.