ENGLAND World Cup winner Alan Ball died of a heart attack last night.

The Farnworth-born footballer and youngest member of the side that lifted the trophy at Wembley in 1966 died after watching Manchester United's European Championship semi-final tie with AC Milan.

Jimmy Ball his brother said: "I was talking to him last night just after the football and he was in great form. We were talking about (Paul) Scholes's pass.

"And then I got a phone call in the middle of the night. It's unbelievable and very, very sad."

The midfielder won 72 caps for his country in a 10-year England career and starred for both Everton and Arsenal.


RIP Alan:sad2:

He also starred for Southampton and lived near the city up until his death.


He was well respected down here despite his managerial stints with a certain "football" club.


RIP Alan Ball.

R.I.P Great football, the youngest guy in the England team that won the World Cup and he's died :nonono:

I remember what Shanks said about Ball moving to Everton instead of us:

"Don't worry, at least you'll be able to play close to a great team"

Sad day for football.

Very sad RIP.

Yeah pretty young to die. RIP.

He also starred for Southampton and lived near the city up until his death.


He was well respected down here despite his managerial stints with a certain "football" club.


RIP Alan Ball.

hey your from Southampton lol i am from portsmouth

Rest In Peace.

Just watched the funeral, sleep well Alan!