Sir Bobby Charlton

Thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell to Bobby Charlton

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, who died last month at the age of 86.

England and Man Utd great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

 Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United player who won the World Cup with England and went on to become a much loved and hugely respected ambassador for club and country, died on Saturday, aged 86.

Lionel Messi of Barcelona calls Man United's Wayne Rooney once in a generation player

One of the game's greatest players, Lionel Messi, has praised Wayne Rooney, calling him a "special" player that's not comparable to any others.

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

Thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell to Bobby Charlton

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, who died last month at the age of 86.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

England and Man Utd great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

 Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United player who won the World Cup with England and went on to become a much loved and hugely respected ambassador for club and country, died on Saturday, aged 86.

September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015

Lionel Messi of Barcelona calls Man United's Wayne Rooney once in a generation player

One of the game's greatest players, Lionel Messi, has praised Wayne Rooney, calling him a "special" player that's not comparable to any others.