England 1966 World Cup champion George Cohen passes away at 83

George Cohen took his last breath at the age of 83. The announcement of his demise was made by Fulham, the footballer's former football club. Everybody at Fulham Football Club mourned the death of Cohen. The club remembered him as their greatest-ever player. The Cottagers released the statement.

Who was George Cohen?

Born in Kensington, London (England), in 1939, George Cohen played for Fulham throughout his soccer career. He scored six league goals in his 459 appearances between 1956 and 1969. His greatest achievement was recorded as winning the 1966 World Cup when England defeated West Germany in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Gary Lineker took to Twitter and expressed his condolences. As per his social media account, he sounded dejected over the death of the England hero, George Cohen. He said another World Cup '66 winning hero left them for a heavenly abode.




Cohen helped England emerge victorious and lift their first World Cup title in style with a 4-2 triumph over the opposition. He was a part of the team's unbreakable defence, which included Ray Wilson, Jack Charlton, and captain Bobby Moore.

In 1964-1967, Cohen represented England in 37 matches. He also served as vice-captain (VC) of Sir Alf Ramsey for the match against West Germany. Later, in 1969, after hanging up his boots, he functioned as a youth coach at Fulham, where he worked with England's under-23 team. In addition, he was also the manager for Tonbridge, a non-league team.

FAQs:

1. When was George Cohen awarded MBE?
   In 2000, he was honoured with an MBE. About 16 years later, a statue of Cohen was uncovered at Craven Cottage. This was to mark a tribute to Fulham's iconic former player and the 50th anniversary of England's World Cup triumph.
2. How matches did George Cohen represent England between 1964 and 1967?
   Cohen represented England in 37 matches.