England’s Legendary Goalkeeper Dies

DBasia.news –  Sad news has come from English football. The legendary goalkeeper who was part of England’s 1966 World Cup victory, Gordon Banks, had died at the age of 81.

While still playing, Gordon Banks is often referred to as one of the world’s best goalkeepers. At that time, Banks has six times won the title of best goalkeeper.

Gordon Banks’s best achievement was when he helped the England national team win the 1966 World Cup. It felt special because the event took place in his own land.

In addition, Gordon Banks made a brilliant save when England national team met Brazil four years ago. At that time, Banks brushed aside Pele’s kicking ball.

Gordon Banks died of kidney cancer that he suffered since 2015.

“We have announced a very sad news, Gordon Banks died peacefully last night. We are deeply heartbroken, but extremely proud of him,” wrote the official statement of his family.

Throughout his career, Gordon Banks defended the England national team during the 1963 to 1972 period. Banks appeared in 73 matches with The Three Lions.