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Re: Sir Bobby Charlton Departs to Play Football With The Angels
Sir Bobby Charlton is Laid to Rest
Three League Titles, an FA Cup and a European Cup in a Distinguished 17-Year Career at Old Trafford.
He also scored 49 goals in 106 appearances for the Three Lions, famously helping them win the World Cup in 1966.
BBC 13 NOV 2023
Englands’ Greatest Ever Player – Football Pays Tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
Summary
Prince William who is president of the Football Association, is among mourners arriving at cathedral
Sir Alex Ferguson and Gareth Southgate among leading football figures attending Manchester Cathedral for private service from 14:00
Thousands of people earlier lined the streets of Manchester to honour one of English football's greatest players, Sir Bobby Charlton
The funeral cortège arrived at Old Trafford and passed in front of the stadium to allow fans to say goodbye
Up to 1,000 guests have packed the service, including the Charlton family and Sir Bobby's friends
Sir Bobby died last month after an accidental fall at the nursing home where he was receiving dementia care. He was 86
He made 758 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 249 goals and winning three league titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup
Sir Bobby Charlton Funeral
RIP
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