Sir Bobby Charlton, the legendary English soccer player, died this week at the age of 86. Videos by RareDuring his career, Charlton was the only English player to have received all of the major honors in soccer. He won the FA Cup, Football League, and European Cup in 1968, as well as the World Cup in 1966. While Bobby’s performance on the field was known to be exceptional, he was equally renowned for his modesty and gentlemanly demeanor. Across the world, the first or only two words of English many people could speak were “Bobby Charlton”.

Source: The Guardian October 22, 2023 18:26 UTC