David Beckham pays tribute to Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton with speech at Ballon d'Or ceremony
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has said he owes Sir Bobby Charlton 'everything' after paying an emotional tribute to the club legend at Monday night's Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Paris.
Charlton, who made 758 appearances for the Reds, died on October 21 at the age of 86. The club continued to pay its respects to the former captain ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby against City at Old Trafford.
The former midfielder, who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, was adored by everyone associated with the Reds and the wider football world.
Charlton touched the hearts of millions and that has shone through since his death just over a week ago. READ MORE: United have two players to implement a style under Erik ten Hag READ MORE: United might need Marcus Rashford to do something he doesn't like Several current United players and former Reds stars have shared tributes and fond memories of Charlton, who spent 17 years at the club as a player.
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