City of Manchester pays tribute at Old Trafford and the Cathedral to former player Bobby Charlton, United idol and world champion with England
Many people were present at the former player’s funeral Bobby Charltonidol of Manchester United and the selection of England. The ceremony, which took place in the city of Manchester this Monday, 13th, was held in part at the stadium Old Trafford and also in the local cathedral, with the presence of several important names from the country.
Sir Alex Ferguson, former coach who led Manchester United for 27 years, between 1986 and 2013, was one of the first to pay homage to the former Red Devils player. Others who were present were the Prince William, Gareth Southgate, current coach of the England National Team, as well as other idols from the club’s history. Bobby Charlton died on October 21st. The former player is one of the biggest names, if not the biggest, in the history of the red club from Manchester. He scored 249 goals for the team, being three times champion of the English Championship and won the European Champions Cup in 1968. In the selection, he won the world Cup from 1966.
The tribute this Monday, the 13th, included a procession that passed through Old Trafford and headed to the cathedral. The funeral is expected to have up to a thousand guests, according to the English press. The family will hold a private burial. The area in front of the statue of United Trinitywhere he is immortalized alongside George Best It is Dennis Law, was filled with souvenirs and flowers. More than 80,000 fans signed condolence books, both online and in person at the Red Devils’ stadium.
🗣️ Sir Alex Ferguson: “I’m here because of Bobby Charlton.” #MUFC [Sky] ❤️pic.twitter.com/vsV2NpscSH
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Source: sportbuzz
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