Peter Bonetti: Last News

Chelsea have told fans that they are unable give away tickets to a memorial service for Peter Bonetti due to the restrictions imposed on the club by the Government.The Blues are currently operating under a number of restrictions after owner Roman Abramovich was slapped with a number of sanctions by the UK Government. As a result, the reigning European champions are unable to sell any tickets or merchandise for the foreseeable future.And that is set to prevent the Stamford Bridge faithful from attending a service arranged for Bonetti, who sadly passed away in April 2020 at the age of 78.

dementia from heading heavy footballs.Phil Bonetti saw his brother’s memory deteriorate after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2011 and is convinced it was caused by the game he loved.He was devastated when Peter, ­nicknamed The Cat because he was so agile, died in April, aged 76.Best known for two spells at Chelsea FC, Peter won seven England caps and was in the 1966 World Cup squad.Only the team who made it on to the pitch received a winner’s medal but he was presented with one of his own by then prime minister Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street in 2009.He also played in England’s defeat by West Germany in the 1970 World Cup quarter-final in Mexico after ­team No1 Gordon Banks fell ill.Peter played a short spell with Dundee United in

Not just a goalkeeping legend, a footballing great.

Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper Peter Bonetti has died aged 78 after a long-term illness.

Chelsea have confirmed the tragic passing of legendary goalkeeper Peter Bonetti.