Topics: Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United, English Premier League
The Red Devils icon has sadly passed away at the age of 86, with condolences pouring in from across the globe.

The greatest name in English football has sadly passed away.

That man is Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the most gifted footballers to have graced the beautiful game, who has departed this world at the age of 86. His family revealed this heartbreaking news to the public, with their statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was surrounded by his family."

Manchester United, the club he spent 17 unforgettable seasons with, also took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay their condolences with a short but touching message, writing: "Sir Bobby Charlton CBE, 1937-2023. Words will never be enough."

The Englishman spent most of his career at Manchester United, leading the Red Devils to three Football League First Division titles and European Cup success in 1967-68 roughly a decade after surviving the Munich air disaster.

Additionally, he became the Premier League giants' all-time leading scorer, netting 249 goals, until he was eventually surpassed by fellow English icon Wayne Rooney. However, the crowning moment of Sir Bobby Charlton's career came in 1966 when he led the Three Lions to their one and only FIFA World Cup title.

Manchester United, who will be in action in Saturday's final Premier League game, will pay tribute to their icon by wearing a black armband and observing a minute of silence ahead of their clash with Sheffield United. Meanwhile, clubs from around the globe sent their condolences, including fellow Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea, and La Liga powerhouse Barcelona.