Crowds applauded Sir Bobby Charlton’s hearse as it stopped at Old Trafford – with Manchester United stars past and present gathering for his memorial service.
The football legend and England World Cup winner died aged 86 on 21 October, a few days after falling at his care home.
The Prince of Wales, Sir Alex Ferguson and Gareth Southgate joined current and former players to play tribute at a service celebrating his life in Manchester Cathedral.
The funeral procession stopped briefly at Old Trafford, where Sir Bobby is immortalised in a statue alongside Denis Law and George Best.
Fans outside the stadium clapped the club legend, who made 758 appearances and scored 249 goals for the team.
More supporters gathered outside the cathedral to see Sir Bobby’s coffin taken into the service.
Former Man Utd captain Bryan Robson, speaking outside the cathedral, told Sky News that Sir Bobby should be remembered as a “fantastic player and a fantastic person”.
Others there include Peter Schmeichel, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer.
Prince William, who’s president of the FA, is also in attendance.
However, current Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag is missing the service due to long-standing personal commitments in the Netherlands.
Sir Alex Ferguson
Peter Schmeichel
Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ryan Giggs
Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw
Paul Scholes
Gareth Southgate and England assistant coach Steve Holland
Prince William attended in his role as FA president
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Source: news.sky.com
This notice was published: 2023-11-13 11:31:00
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