Sir Bobby Charlton will for ever be associated with the European Cup. It was the root of his two most significant days as a Manchester United player, making Copenhagen’s visit to Old Trafford a perfect night for respects to be paid to a legend.
Charlton survived the plane crash in Munich on the way back from a match against Red Star Belgrade in 1958 and a decade later he scored in the 4-1 final triumph over Benfica. Overcoming adversity was key but did not define his life – his medals and humility did that.
