The Premier League team announced on Saturday that Bobby Charlton, the legendary player for Manchester United who was instrumental in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, had passed away at the age of 86.

Most people agree that Charlton is one of the all-time great soccer players.

Manchester United released a statement saying, “The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and everyone who loved him.”

A “hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” according to the club.

“He will always be remembered as a giant of the game; he was admired for his sportsmanship and integrity as much as for his outstanding qualities as a football player,” the statement continued.

During his 17 years at Manchester United, he made 758 appearances and scored 249 goals.

Three league titles, one FA Cup, and the European Cup (now known as the Champions League) with Manchester United were all won by Charlton.

Additionally, he scored 49 goals in 106 appearances for England and was a major contributor to the team’s home World Cup victory—the only time the nation has ever won the top prize in men’s soccer.

Charlton was Manchester United’s director for 39 years following his retirement.

In a statement, Manchester United said that “his legacy will live on through the life-changing work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation,” and that “his unparalleled record of achievement, character, and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English football.”