Bobby Charlton, the legend of English football and Manchester United, and undoubtedly a key figure in England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, died today at the age of 86. The former player, diagnosed with dementia in 2020, died "surrounded by his family and friends".

"With great sadness, we share the news that Sir Bobby died in the early hours of this Saturday, we thank everyone who has contributed to his care and so many people who loved and supported him in his final years," the family said in a statement.

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Bobby Charlton, awarded Knight of the British Empire in 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II, played 106 times for England and scored 49 goals as an international player. In addition, with Manchester United, he won three league titles and a European Cup (currently called the Champions League).

The Premier League paid tribute to Bobby Charlton on Saturday, describing him as "one of the greatest" players in the history of English football. In addition to Manchester United, other important clubs in the United Kingdom paid homage and expressed their sorrow for the death of the former player.