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Gareth Southgate has resigned as England's soccer manager after an eight-year tenure, following a loss in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate, who led England to the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup and two consecutive European Championship finals, announced his departure in a letter, marking the end of a successful and transformative period for the team.
Prince William and Prince George surprised fans by attending the UEFA European Championship final in Germany, where England played against Spain. This father-son outing followed Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte's appearance at Wimbledon. Despite England's loss, both Prince William and King Charles shared messages of pride and encouragement for the team.
Bobby Charlton, one of soccer's greatest players and an icon for both England and Manchester United, has passed away at the age of 86. Charlton won the World Cup with England in 1966 and the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968. He was known for his powerful shot and goal-scoring ability, and held records as England's top scorer and Manchester United's top scorer for many years. Charlton's career was also marked by the tragedy of losing eight of his teammates in the Munich air disaster in 1958. He was revered as a gentleman of soccer and a symbol of English soccer's nobility.