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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Richard Jolly

Sir Bobby Charlton death: Legendary 1966 World Cup winner and Man Utd hero dies aged 86

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Sir Bobby Charlton, the World Cup winner and European Cup winner who is one of England and Manchester United’s greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 86.

Charlton, who won the 1966 Ballon d’Or, became the record goalscorer for both United and England in a career where he became known for his sportsmanship and dignity as well as his flair on the ball and his ferocious shot.

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