Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time World Football XI
1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton selects his squad of all-time footballing greats.
Following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton at the age of 86, here’s another chance to listen to the Manchester United and England legend select his all-time World Football XI.
During his illustrious career – which included winning the World Cup with England, the European Cup with Manchester United and also the Ballon d’Or – he played alongside and against many of the world’s best.
Who makes his all-time World Football XI? Charlton talks the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Mike Costello through his squad selection of footballing greats.
This was first broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service in 2001 and recorded at Old Trafford.
Image: Sir Bobby Charlton during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on April 18, 2018 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
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