Prime Minister Gordon Brown: "I had the privilege of meeting Bobby on many occasions. He epitomised everything that is great about football in this country.
"His passion, patriotism, dedication and professionalism knew no equal during his time both as a player and a manager.
"His remarkable achievements as manager of Ipswich Town and then of England are among the most distinguished in English football history.
"He will be sorely missed - not only in Newcastle and Ipswich - both of whom he served with such devotion but all sports fans in our country."
Former Prime Minister and Newcastle supporter Tony Blair: "Sir Bobby was one of the nicest, most caring and genuine people I ever met.
"He was, of course, an outstanding coach, but he was also immensely generous with his time and energy across a range of charitable activities."
FA president Prince William: "I am deeply saddened to hear about Sir Bobby Robson's death.
"His contribution to English football as a player, manager and superb ambassador for our national game has been immense.
"He will be sadly missed by football fans everywhere, and I am thinking about his family at this difficult time."
England manager Fabio Capello: "Sir Bobby was a wonderful man, a real gentleman. I remember very well the times I managed my teams against him.
"The first time being when Bobby was manager of Barcelona and I was in my first season with Real Madrid. Later, when he was Newcastle manager and I was with Roma we faced each other - as opponents, but always friends.
"Of course, I recall Bobby as a manager with Ipswich, but more so with England. To manage the national team for so long was a remarkable achievement, and we all remember how close he came to leading England to the World Cup Final in Italy.
"Earlier this year I spent some time with Bobby when he opened the new cancer treatment centre, for which he worked so hard to raise funds. He was a fantastic man, and loved by so many people. His spirit and courage was incredible. To fight cancer so many times really showed the strength of the man.
Ex-England striker Gary Lineker: "It is a sad day and a great loss. He was such a wonderful man, a very popular figure and will be deeply missed by everybody in the country.
"I presented the show when he received his lifetime award at Sports Personality of the Year. It was a very emotive evening and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. It was great to have that tribute.
"They often happen too late but at least it was a chance for Bobby to experience the love of the nation.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson: "I was never too big or proud to ask him for advice which he gave freely and unconditionally. In my 23 years working in England there is not a person I would put an inch above Bobby Robson.
"I mourn the passing of a great friend; a wonderful individual; a tremendous football man and somebody with passion and knowledge of the game that was unsurpassed.
"The strength and courage he showed over the past couple of years when battling against his fifth bout of cancer was indescribable.
"Always a smile; always a friendly word with never a mention of his own problems. The world, not just the football world, will miss him.
"Let's hope it won't be long before another like him turns up because we could never get enough of them."
Internazionale manager and former Barcelona coach Jose Mourinho: "I didn't talk with him in the last two months because it was hard for me. It was hard for me because I didn't want to think that he was dying, it wasn't that image of Bobby Robson that I wanted to keep forever, it wasn't that voice that I wanted to hear. I wanted, and I will always keep it with me, the Bobby Robson of every day, a man with an extraordinary passion for life and football, with extraordinary enthusiasm.
"Bobby Robson is one of those people who will never die, not just for what he did in his career, for a victory more or a victory less, but for everything that he gave to those who like me were lucky to know him and walk by his side. My thoughts and embrace go to his loved ones."
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