Bobby Charlton to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • London
  • Last updated on

one of the greatest midfielders of all time created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Charlton fans. Speculation had been rife that one of the greatest midfielders of all time will announce his retirement from sports, at age 87, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a footballer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a footballer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouBobby

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouBobby was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouBobby.”
— @DesireePlum, 20 Nov 2024
“Didn't Bobby Charlton retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 20 Nov 2024

© 2024 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Bobby Charlton: Recent News

 

page served in 0.034s (1,2)