English football mourns one of its legends. At 85, he passed away Jack Charlton. His family was informed of this through a press release.
“He was at home in the Northumberland with his family by his side – reads the note -. In addition to being a friend of many, he was a very beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We cannot express how proud we are of extraordinary life which has led and the pleasure it has brought to so many people from every country and social background “
“He was an absolutely honest, kind, nice, genuine man who always had time for people – continue Charlton’s family members -. His loss will leave a huge void in all our lives but we are grateful for being able to keep so many forever happy memories“.
Born in Ashington in 1935 and spent his entire footballing career in Leeds, club in which he has played for over twenty years (773 total appearances) and with which he has won an English championship, an English Cup, a League Cup, una Charity Shield e two Fair Cups.
Pin of the English national team between the mid-60s and early 70s, with i Three lions he graduated world champion in 1966. He also had brother on that team Bobby, one of the largest flags in the history of Manchester United and other English football legend.
Hanging up his boots, Jack Charlton subsequently led the coach Middlesbroughwhat Sheffield Wednesday, the Newcastle and above all the Irish national team, of which he was technical commissioner between 1986 and 1995.
Precisely by virtue of the work done on the bench of the ‘Boys in Green’, in 1996 the Republic of Ireland awarded him honorary citizenship. The Leeds, through his Twitter profile, paid tribute to Charlton with a video that retraced some stages of his career.
Also there English national team, through Twitter, paid homage to what was one of the strongest defenders in its history. “We are shocked to hear of the death of Jack Charlton, a member of the 1966 world champion team. Our deepest condolences to Jack’s family, friends and former clubs.”
OMNISPORT | 11-07-2020 11:03
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