Statue of Bobby Moore, Bronze statue at Wembley Stadium, United Kingdom
The Statue of Bobby Moore is a bronze sculpture positioned at the main entrance of Wembley Stadium, depicting the football captain in a standing pose on a stone base. The work includes a relief panel showing the entire team that won the World Cup in 1966.
The Football Association commissioned this memorial in 2007 to commemorate the captain who led England to World Cup victory in 1966. The sculpture was created to mark one of the most significant achievements in English football history.
The statue represents a pivotal moment in English football when the national team achieved its greatest success, and fans visit to honor the captain's leadership. Visitors often pause here to reflect on what this victory meant for the sport in the country.
The statue can be reached via the Metropolitan or Jubilee lines to Wembley Park station, with several bus routes serving the area nearby. Access is free and available at any time without advance booking needed.
The stone plinth features the inscription 'World Championship Jules Rimet Cup,' referencing the original name of the tournament at that time. These details reveal how the artist incorporated historical accuracy into the memorial.
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