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How Bobby and Jack Charlton ended their painful feud of 42 years with a heartfelt hug after falling out over their mum Cissie - as real reason Bobby didn't go to Jack's funeral is revealed

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It was an embrace between two footballing brothers that encapsulated the national mood of elation after England's 1966 World Cup triumph.

After the final whistle blew at Wembley Stadium, a joyous Sir Bobby Charlton hugged his big brother Jack as the enormity of their achievement started to sink in.

But behind iconic photo of the footballing heroes was said to be a treacherous relationship, which led to a bitter 42-year feud.

The story behind the row comes as the sporting world today mourns the death of 86-year-old Sir Bobby. Jack died three years earlier, in July 2020, aged 85.