English football lost its star Roger Hunt, crowned with the "Three Lions" team in the 1966 World Cup, and the best scorer in Liverpool's history in the Premier League, who died at the age of 83, on Tuesday.
Hunt holds the record as the best scorer in Liverpool's history in the league with a huge number of 244 goals during the 11 years he spent with him, and he also played a key role in the final match of the 1966 World Cup hosted by England and won it at the expense of West Germany 4-2.
Hunt scored 3 goals in 6 matches during the World Cup, while his total goals reached 18 in 34 international matches for his country.
Liverpool mourned its historical scorer, through his account on "Twitter", saying, "We mourn the legend of the former club, Roger Hunt."
"The feelings of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Roger's family and friends at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace, Sir Roger Hunt 1938-2021."
Hunt's death comes six months after the departure of his colleague, the Scottish former striker in Liverpool, Ian St John at the age of 82, and a few days after the death of prominent England striker Jimmy Greaves (81 years) on the 19th of this month.
Hunt joined Liverpool in 1958 when he was playing in the second division, and he was 20 years old, before playing his last match with the "Reds" in 1969, after which he moved to Bolton Wanderers for three seasons.
In 1992, Liverpool's historical scorer, Ian Rush, broke the record for the number of goals scored for the club in various competitions, which was held by Hunt, which amounted to 285 goals, but no one was able to exceed his record in the number of goals scored in the league, exclusively with Liverpool.
Known as "Sir Roger" to Liverpool fans despite not officially receiving the title from Queen Elizabeth, Hunt won the English Premier League twice (1963-64, 1965-1966) and the FA Cup once (1964-65) under the guidance of legendary Scottish coach Bill Shankly.
The current Liverpool coach, German Jurgen Klopp, commented on Hunt's departure, saying, "It is very sad news, all our prayers and love for his family. Unfortunately, it has become commonplace to bid farewell to these giants...", according to what "AFP" reported.
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