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Former England and Manchester United football player Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86, his family and former soccer club said on Saturday.
A statement from Charlton’s family, released by the club, said he died surrounded by his family.
A gifted attacking midfielder with a ferocious shot, Charlton was the leading scorer for both United and England for more than 40 years until being overtaken by Wayne Rooney for both.
Charlton made 758 appearances for United between 1956 and 1973. He played alongside club legends George Best and Denis Law in the “Trinity” that led United to clinch the 1968 European Cup.
“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” said the club.
“He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.”
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