The news of Sir Bobby Charlton's death has drawn reactions from all over the world but most of all, of course, from the Man United players of the past.
Eric Cantona: "Rest in Peace dear Sir Bobby Charlton. One of the best of all time."
Gary Neville: "So sorry to hear the news of Sir Bobby Charlton. The Greatest English Football player and Manchester United’s greatest ambassador. A champion on and off the pitch and a Busby Babe that paved the way for all to come at United. Rest In Peace Sir Bobby"
David de Gea: "A legend and true pillar of Manchester United, whenever people think of the club around the world, they think of Sir Bobby Charlton. You will be missed throughout football. RIP."
David Beckham: "It all began with Sir Bobby❤️Sir Bobby was the reason I had the opportunity to play for Manchester United… I will be forever grateful to a man I was named after , someone I looked up to and was a hero to many around the world not just in Manchester and our country where he won the World Cup in 1966… A true gentleman , family man and truly a national hero… Today isn’t just a sad day for Manchester United & England it’s a sad day for football and everything that Sir Bobby represented.. Our thoughts go out to Lady Norma , there daughters and grandchildren x Rest in Peace Sir Bobby x @manchesterunited @england Today our hearts are heavy"
Rio Ferdinand: "Sir Bobby 💔
"Icon, Legend, Great! these words are thrown around by all of us to many who 100% don’t deserve them, especially when you compare them to man of Sir Bobby’s calibre.
"What a true gentleman of not many words, but when he spoke you stood still, stopped what you were doing and listened. A lot of the history was living and breathing through him and he was a constant at the club while I was there - travelling with us all over the world.
"Win, lose or draw he would be in the changing room wishing us well.
"The words he shared with me at the bottom of those stairs in Moscow, before I went up to lift the CL trophy will stay with me forever.
"What it meant to lift that trophy for Man Utd, what it meant for the fans, what it meant for us as a team and what it now meant for myself doing it as captain.
"It was a privilege for me to even get that moment with him at that specific time.
"Thank you Sir Bobby. Mr Manchester United"
Man United's Premier League rivals also reacted to the sad news.
Arsenal: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton. Our thoughts are with Sir Bobby’s family, friends and everyone connected with Manchester United at this time. May he rest in peace"
Chelsea: "Everyone at Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family, friends and those at Manchester United at this difficult time."
Liverpool: "Rest in peace, Sir Bobby Charlton. A true footballing great whose legacy will live on. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Sir Bobby’s family, friends and everyone at Manchester United."
Manchester City: "Everyone at Manchester City is saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone at Manchester United."
