Bobby Charlton
1937
5
Quotes
Biography
Bobby Charlton, born in 1937 in England, is a legendary football player renowned for his prolific career with Manchester United and the English national team. He was a key player in England's 1966 FIFA World Cup victory, famously scoring crucial goals throughout the tournament. Charlton is known for his exceptional skill, intelligence on the field, and powerful shooting ability. After his playing career, he remained involved in football as a coach and ambassador for the sport.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Some people tell me that we professional players are soccer slaves. Well, if this is slavery, give me a life sentence.
2
People don't think of football as work. They think of it as an adventure - and football is an adventure.
3
I'm very proud of what I achieved, having played for a club like Manchester United for as long as I did.
4
I think it's vital that we help with the youngsters in America, to get involved with soccer. It's such an important part of everybody's life around the world now.
5
When you play professional soccer, you must live only for soccer, and do job 100%, then success is yours.