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BREAKING NEWS: England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton 'diagnosed with dementia'

Sir Bobby Charlton, the England and Manchester United great, has been diagnosed with dementia.

The news, first reported by The Telegraph, was disclosed on Sunday with the blessing of the World Cup winner's wife, Lady Norma Charlton.

Sir Bobby, 83, becomes the fifth player from England's 1966 World Cup-winning team to have been diagnosed with the neurological disease.

More to follow.