London/IBNS: Ex- Chelsea footballer Peter Bonetti passed away on Sunday after a long illness, the club confirmed.
"All of us at Chelsea Football Club are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our brilliant former goalkeeper, Peter Bonetti, who made an incredible 729 appearances for the Blus," Chelsea tweeted.
He was part of the 1966 English World Cup-winning squad.
He was 78.
Bonetti played seven times for England, but mainly served the team as a back-up to Gordon Banks.
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