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Bobby Charlton Dies: England Soccer Star For Manchester United Was 86

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Sir Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon and the leader of his country’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. He was 86 and died of complications from dementia at home surrounded by family.

A gifted midfielder with a ferocious shot, Charlton was the leading scorer for United (249 goals) and England (49 goals) for more than 40 years, until being overtaken by Wayne Rooney.

Charlton made 758 appearances for United from 1956-73, playing alongside George Best and Denis Law in the so-called “Trinity” that led United to the 1968 European Cup.

The team was noted for several players surviving a 1958 Munich plane crash which wiped out the celebrated “Busby Babes” team.

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