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Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United and England Legend, Dies at Age 86

Manchester United and English national team soccer legend Sir Bobby Charlton died at the age of 86, Sky Sports announced Saturday.

Charlton's playing career lasted from 1956 until 1980, and he is best known for his 17-year run with Manchester United from 1956 through 1973.

The attacking midfielder also earned 106 caps with England's national team from 1958 to 1970, and he was part of the squad that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which still stands as England's only World Cup triumph.

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