Diogo Dalot dedicates Manchester United’s win over Sheffield United to Sir Bobby Charlton
On Saturday, the football world was saddened by the passing of Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton at the age of 86. On the same day, the Red Devils travelled to Sheffield United in the Premier League, securing a 2-1 victory at Bramall Lane.
Diogo Dalot scored the winner for Man Utd and dedicated the win to Sir Bobby Charlton after the match. Speaking to Sky Sports, Dalot said: “When we came to the game we wanted to contribute a little more [for Sir Bobby Charlton]. I felt with the win we gave a little bit of joy on a sad day. This is the contribution we could have today and give to the family. We are one family at United.”
United defender Harry Maguire added: “We obviously found out this afternoon and preparing for a game it hit us hard. Sir Bobby came into the dressing room a lot and he lit the place up. He is an absolute legend of the club. We are delighted to win the game but this is more than football and our thoughts are with his family.”
United manager Erik ten Hag said: “Very sad, our thoughts are with his family, especially his wife, his children and grandchildren. What he achieved in football was immense. Also his personality off the pitch. The football world lost a big man. We had to show our respect for him and I think we did that today. We wanted to celebrate but also to remember him.”
Sir Bobby Charlton’s Legacy
Sir Bobby Charlton was a true footballing great, having won three league titles, an FA Cup, a European Cup, and the World Cup with England in 1966. He was also part of the United team that became the first English side to win the European Cup in 1968.
Charlton was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and in 2009 he was named as the greatest ever player by United fans in a poll conducted by the club.
Tributes have been pouring in from across the football world since his passing, with Gary Lineker leading the way.
Charlton was also an ambassador for United and a director at Old Trafford until his death.
His legacy will live on forever in English football and it was fitting that Manchester United were able to pay tribute to him with a win on Saturday.