Last updated on .From the section FootballSir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86. One of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away. United renamed Old Trafford's South Stand in his honour in 2016 as it became the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. "An integral part of our 1966 FIFA World Cup winning campaign, Sir Bobby won 106 caps and scored 49 times for the Three Lions. Sir Bobby was the best player in the world - BeckenbauerCharlton's stature in Sir Alf Ramsey's England team led to him being given a special role in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley.

Source: BBC October 22, 2023 01:19 UTC