ISTANBUL: Sir Bobby Charlton, who is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest-ever players died at the age of 86 on Saturday.
"Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world," Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted Manchester United as saying in a statement.
The Red Devils remembered Charlton, saying "He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game."
Charlton scored 249 goals in 758 appearances during 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three English top-tier league titles, and the FA Cup.
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