The year began with us mourning the loss of the great Brazilian footballer Pele who passed away in the final days of 2022.
Sadly this year also witnessed the death of another football legend, Manchester United and England star Sir Bobby Charlton who died in October at the age of 86.
A survivor of the 1958 Munich air crash, Charlton was a gifted player who glided past opponents and was capable of scoring thunderbolts from either foot.
He was fondly regarded by English fans no matter their club affiliation and was a key player in England’s 1966 World Cup success. He was also gentleman on and off the field.
Here are just a few sporting moments that caught the eye in 2023:
Red faces: Manchester United being thrashed 7-0 by Liverpool at Anfield. United manager Erik ten Hag commented: “We lost our heads… it was totally unprofessional.”
Blue faces: Chelsea…
