Make Bobby a Knight! Sporting and TV giants join Mail Sport's campaign to honour England hero Moore
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Sporting and TV giants are backing the campaign for England hero Bobby Moore, captain of the historic 1966 World Cup-winning side, to receive a knighthood.

The legendary Moore died in 1993 from cancer but was tragically never knighted.

He made his debut for the Three Lions in 1962 and was capped 108 times during his 11-year international career, in which he famously steered his country to glory. 

Sir David Beckham and Sir Geoff Hurst are among those to have asked for Moore to be properly recognised for his services to football and to charity.

Here are the latest to support Mail Sport‘s campaign to honour a true great…

Sporting and TV giants have joined the campaign for Bobby Moore to be given a knighthood

Sporting and TV giants have joined the campaign for Bobby Moore to be given a knighthood

Moore, who captained England to the 1966 World Cup, died in 1993 and was never knighted

Moore, who captained England to the 1966 World Cup, died in 1993 and was never knighted

Sir David Beckham, knighted earlier this year, has asked for Moore to be properly recognised

Sir David Beckham, knighted earlier this year, has asked for Moore to be properly recognised

PAUL MERSON

ENGLAND & ARSENAL

Bobby Moore is a legend and legends should never be forgotten.

Paul Merson says Moore is a legend, adding: 'Legends should never be forgotten'

Paul Merson says Moore is a legend, adding: ‘Legends should never be forgotten’

GRAHAM GOOCH OBE

CAPTAIN OF ENGLAND & ESSEX – CRICKET

The standards Bobby set as a player, a captain, a leader, and above all as an ambassador for his country will be unsurpassed. He fashioned the mould in how to behave and conduct yourself, we all still try and reach for that ideal.

He shaped my future attitude towards my goal to represent and love my country and to strive to emulate his great feats.

We are all custodians of our rich sporting heritage for such a short while, Bobby made the biggest mark on the English game and was the ultimate custodian for his sport.

Moore was the 'ultimate custodian for his sport', according to Graham Gooch

Moore was the ‘ultimate custodian for his sport’, according to Graham Gooch

BARRY HEARN, OBE

SPORTS PROMOTER

Bobby Moore was a knock-out West Ham captain and England World Cup winner who was never honoured as he should have been.

Barry Hearn described Moore as a 'knock-out West Ham captain' who must be honoured

Barry Hearn described Moore as a ‘knock-out West Ham captain’ who must be honoured

DES LYNAM, OBE

SPORTS PRESENTER

A long overdue honour for Bobby, for whom the phrase ‘Modest, stillness and humility’ sums him up.

Des Lynam (right) says a knighthood would be a 'long overdue honour' for Moore

Des Lynam (right) says a knighthood would be a ‘long overdue honour’ for Moore

CHRIS TARRANT

TV BROADCASTER

Bobby was simply the greatest English skipper ever, always showing total composure both on and off the pitch.

For TV presenter Chris Tarrant, Moore was 'simply the greatest English skipper ever'

For TV presenter Chris Tarrant, Moore was ‘simply the greatest English skipper ever’

STUART LAWSON

Why Bobby Moore Deserves a Posthumous Knighthood – A Supporter’s View

Bobby Moore was more than just a footballer – he was the embodiment of English sporting greatness, humility, and class. As captain of England’s only World Cup-winning team in 1966, Moore lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy not just as a player, but as a leader, a role model, and a gentleman of the game. His contributions to football, to his country, and to the spirit of sportsmanship go far beyond 90 minutes on the pitch.

Moore’s legacy stretches from his early days at West Ham United – where he became a club legend – to his time at Fulham, and ultimately to the world stage. But Bobby wasn’t just respected by his teammates and fans. He was revered by his opponents too, including the likes of Pelé, who called him the greatest defender he ever faced. That level of admiration speaks volumes.

He epitomised dignity, belief, and integrity, carrying himself with calm authority both in victory and defeat. In a game that often polarises, Bobby Moore was universally loved – and still is, by football fans across the globe. You’ll find his statue proudly standing outside Wembley Stadium, yet somehow, the country he loved never gave him its highest honour: a knighthood.

It’s time to put that right.

Honouring Bobby Moore with a posthumous knighthood isn’t just about football – it’s about recognising a national icon, a man who brought the country together in one of its proudest moments. It’s about acknowledging that character, leadership, and inspiration are as worthy of knighthood as any accolade given in public service or the arts.

Bobby Moore gave everything for England. It’s time England gave something back.

Let’s give Sir Bobby Moore the recognition he’s always deserved.

To sign the petition, visit www.change.org/p/official-honour-bobby-moore-petition

For more information about the Bobby Moore Fund, visit 

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