Sir Bobby Charlton dies as tributes pour in for Man Utd and England legend

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Red Devils point to 'emotional' day

Celebrations are in full swing after a heart-wrenching day.

Red Devils pay perfect tribute

Man United have paid a perfect tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton with three points after the international break.

Goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot edged them past Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Oli McBurnie scored from the penalty spot from the hosts.

It leaves Erik ten Hag's side in eighth in the Premier League.

Pochettino pays tribute

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has paid tribute to Bobby Charlton after his side's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

He said: "Very sad, I want to send my best to the family. It was a big impact when we received the news and we will miss him because he was an icon."

Applause for Sir Bobby

It's an emotionally charged evening at Bramall Lane tonight.

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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Both teams honour a moment's silence for Bobby Charlton during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Fernandes pays tribute

Current Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was given the responsibilty of laying a wreath in the centre circle at Bramall Lane.

Bruno Fernandes lays a wreath at Bramall Lane (Getty Images)

Supporters pay tribute at Bramall Lane

Manchester United fans applauded and sang loudly as they paid an emotional tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton following his death.

The club staged a number of touching tributes for Charlton before the game. A minute's applause was held just before kick-off, while both sides wore black armbands. Fans also chanted "One Bobby Charlton".

A wreath was laid at the Trinity Statue that immortalises Charlton alongside George Best and Dennis Law outside of Old Trafford. A book of condolence will also be available for fans to sign on Sunday.

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"Whenever people think of the club around the world, they think of Sir Bobby Charlton"

David de Gea: “A legend and true pillar of Manchester United, whenever people think of the club around the world, they think of Sir Bobby Charlton. You will be missed throughout football. RIP.”

Ferdinand pays tribute to "true gentleman"

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand described Charlton as a “true gentleman”.

“Icon, Legend, Great! these words are thrown around by all of us to many who 100% don’t deserve them, especially when you compare them to man of Sir Bobby’s calibre,” Ferdinand tweeted.

“What a true gentleman of not many words, but when he spoke you stood still, stopped what you were doing and listened.

“A lot of the history was living and breathing through him and he was a constant at the club while I was there – travelling with us all over the world.

“Win, lose or draw he would be in the changing room wishing us well.

“The words he shared with me at the bottom of those stairs in Moscow, before I went up to lift the CL trophy will stay with me forever.

“What it meant to lift that trophy for Man Utd, what it meant for the fans, what it meant for us as a team and what it now meant for myself doing it as captain.

“It was a privilege for me to even get that moment with him at that specific time. Thank you Sir Bobby. Mr Manchester United.”

Bayern Munich "united in mourning with the footballing world"

FC Bayern is united in mourning with the footballing world following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton at the age of 86.

The English attacker was a legend of the game and a hero in his homeland as part of the 1966 World Cup-winning team after that unforgettable final against Germany.

“England were only able to beat us in 1966 because Bobby Charlton was a little bit better than me,” Franz Beckenbauer once said. It was praise only Der Kaiser could give.

Sir Bobby was without doubt one of the best players of his age and is still one of the greatest the world has ever seen.

Ten Hag shared Charlton tribute

Portugal share Eusebio image in tribute

Portugal have posted an image of Sir Bobby with their icon Eusebio, who passed away several years ago, in tribute to the former Manchester United star.

Guardiola pledges Old Trafford tribute

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has had his say:

“I am sorry on behalf of the Manchester City family to his family, to Manchester United’s family and for English football. I think next week when we go to Old Trafford we will be present to make a first tribute.

“I love this country for many things. One of them is how they take care of the legends of each club. They are part of each club. Sir Bobby Charlton represented Manchester United and English football.”

Rooney and Carrick pay tribute to Charlton

Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick each paid a classy and eloquent tribute after learning of the death of fellow Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.

The pair of former United teammates were speaking after Carrick's Middlesbrough beat Rooney's new side, Birmingham City, 1-0 in their Championship clash on Saturday thanks to an 89th-minute winner.

While social media became awash with tributes, fans at the match between Boro and Birmingham paid tribute to the United legend's passing when the sad news was announced over the PA system at half-time, as a chant of 'There's only one Bobby Charlton' broke out.

Read what Rooney and Carrick have had to say on Charlton passing away

How the Charlton brothers set aside their differences

Sir Bobby Charlton has sadly passed away – three years after the death of his older brother and former England teammate Jack.

The two shared a complicated relationship - but emotionally set aside their differences on live TV back in 2008.

Read about how the Charlton brothers set aside their long-term differences

Varane sends "shoulders of giants" tribute

Honoured

Awarded an OBE in 1969 and CBE in 1974, he was knighted in 1994 and given the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

Old Trafford’s South Stand carries his name and the statue of the ‘Holy Trinity’ watches over the ground where he made so many memories, having made the second most United appearances, behind Ryan Giggs, and scored the second most goals, behind Wayne Rooney.

Charlton’s 106 caps and 49 goals for England – he was his country’s record scorer until Rooney surpassed his mark in 2015 – will also never be forgotten, with a pitch at the St George’s Park training complex named after him in 2017.

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PM salutes 'one of the greats'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has paid tribute to Charlton, tweeting: “Very sad to hear of the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.

“He has a place in history as one of the game’s greatest players and was hugely loved. Rest in peace Sir Bobby.”

Former United teammate pays Charlton tribute

Hurst's teammate tribute

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final for England, described Charlton as “a great colleague and friend”.

“Very sad news today, (one) of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away,” Sir Geoff tweeted.

“We will never forget him & nor will all of football.

“A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone.

“Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith.”

Real Madrid statement honours Sir Bobby Charlton

The Spanish giants have written: “Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Bobby Charlton, legend of Manchester United, English football and world football.

“Real Madrid would like to express its condolences to his family, his loved ones, Manchester United, and all football fans in England and around the world.”

'England's greatest servant'

Without the brilliance of Bobby Charlton, England would not have that single Word Cup to its name.

Without the brilliance of Bobby Charlton, Manchester United would not be the grand, fabled institution that it is today. He is, arguably, the most influential and important footballer in the history of the game in this country, a towering figure for both club and for England.

For the many years when he sat in the Old Trafford stands as a director, he was an unmistakable reminder of what the place should always be all about. Dignity, distinction, honour, service.

Read Andy Dunn's heartwarming obituary to the great Sir Bobby Charlton here

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A nation's hero

It is with a heavy heart that we have learned of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton.

An integral part of our 1966 FIFA World Cup winning campaign, Sir Bobby won 106 caps and scored 49 times for the #ThreeLions.

A true legend of our game. We will never forget you, Sir Bobby pic.twitter.com/Ft9MlutBWm

— England (@England) October 21, 2023

A glittering career

Charlton made his 106th and final appearance for England in the 1970 World Cup quarter-final defeat to West Germany. Charlton, aged 32, was substituted after 70 minutes when England were leading 2-1. They went on to lose 3-2 in extra-time.

He left United in 1973, before working briefly as player-manager at Preston and a stint in Ireland with Waterford United.

A brief spell as director and caretaker manager of Wigan followed before returning to United in 1984 and becoming a club director – a position he held until his death, along with his ambassadorial role at the club.

Charlton continued to be a huge figure at United, greeting new players and watching them home and away with his wife, Lady Norma.

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Fans pay classy tribute

Fans all around the Riverside Stadium during the game between Middlesbrough and Birmingham on Saturday gave Sir Bobby Charlton a fitting tribute following the sad news of his death.

Charlton's family announced at 4pm on Saturday that the Manchester United legend had died aged 86 following a battle with dementia. An announcement was made on the PA system at half-time of the Championship match between Boro and Birmingham, prompting supporters from both sides to applaud before chants of 'There's only one Bobby Charlton' broke out.

The ex-United forward was part of the England side that won the 1966 World Cup at Wembley - the same year he became only the third British player to win the Ballon d'Or - and at the same ground lifted the European Cup with the Red Devils in 1968. Fans at the Riverside shared stories of Charlton's great career, as social media became awash with tributes.

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Global icon

We at FC Barcelona would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and world football legend.

Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/Vq983dTrOt

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 21, 2023

Esteemed company

The 9 players to have won the Triple of World Cup, European Cup and Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi
Gerd Muller
Zinedine Zidane
Bobby Charlton
Franz Beckenbauer
Ronaldinho
Rivaldo
Paolo Rossi
Kaka

— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) October 21, 2023

European champion

Part of United’s heralded ‘Holy Trinity’ alongside Denis Law and George Best, he scored twice in a 4-1 extra-time win against Benfica in the European Cup final as United became the first English champions of the continent.

That victory capped the post-Munich rebuilding, with Charlton, along with Bill Foulkes one of only two survivors of the tragedy in the team, opting out of post-match celebrations to remember those who died.

It proved the last major honour of a United career which spanned 758 games and featured 249 goals.

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Arsenal pay tribute

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton.

Our thoughts are with Sir Bobby’s family, friends and everyone connected with Manchester United at this time.

May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/C1tYUb3x0r

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 21, 2023

Premier League issues statement

The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English football history.

Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to Sir Bobby’s family and friends, and to all at Manchester United.