(Reuters) – England and Manchester United soccer great Bobby Carlton died on Saturday aged 86. Following are reactions to his death from around the world:
FORMER UNITED AND ENGLAND DEFENDER GARY NEVILLE
A champion on and off the pitch and a Busby Babe that paved the way for all to come at United. Rest In Peace Sir Bobby.
FORMER ENGLAND FORWARD GARY LINEKER
Deeply saddened to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died. A truly wonderful footballer and genuinely lovely man. A World Cup winner, Man Utd great and, for me, England’s greatest ever player.
He may no longer be with us but he’ll have footballing immortality. RIP Sir Bobby.
THE PREMIER LEAGUE
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English football history.
EUROPEAN SOCCER’S GOVERNING BODY UEFA
On behalf of the entire European football community, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the game’s true greats.
BARCELONA
We at FC Barcelona would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and world football legend.
(Compiled by Tommy Lund in Gdansk)
