The latest episode of the Spirit of Sport show presented by Laureus is a tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton, the legendary footballer and founding member of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Charlton died in October aged 86 and in this tribute David Beckham, Sir Alex Ferguson, Pat Crerand and his brother Tom Charlton describe the lasting impact Sir Bobby had on and off the football pitch.
As a player he was world-class, winning the 1966 World Cup with England and the 1968 European Cup with Manchester United, scoring two goals in the final. Sir Alex Ferguson summed up his talent best when presenting him with the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012: “Of all the great players we’ve had, he’s No. 1.”
Off the field, his charitable work with the Bobby Charlton Foundation and his commitment to his role as a Laureus Academy member demonstrated his compassionate heart.
Wherever he went, he inspired those he met with his warmth, compassion and caring nature, according to former international cricketer Steve Waugh.
“It was a privilege to meet Sir Bobby Charlton as another member of the Laureus Academy. He was such a nice man – humble, friendly and always had time for everyone.”
The legacy that Sir Bobby Charlton left behind through his achievements on the football field and his work off the field will continue to inspire future generations. He will never be forgotten.
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