Legendary soccer commentator John Motson has died aged 77.
The BBC pundit celebrated 50 years within the job in 2018 earlier than hanging up his mic in May that 12 months, The Sun reported.
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He later got here out of retirement to hitch talkSPORT.
Motson – often called the voice of soccer – was famed for his signature sheepskin coat.
During his profession, the commentator lined ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and greater than 200 England video games.
In 2014, he was identified with bowel most cancers and compelled to overlook the World Cup in Brazil.
Speaking on the time, he stated: “I take into account myself very fortunate I used to be identified so early that the most cancers was handled and the positiveness happened as a result of I needed to get again into my regular life.
“That drive and willpower was most likely probably the most optimistic factor I may’ve had.”
Motson in his trademark sheepskin jacket. Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
Motson was born in Salford and commenced his journalist profession in Barnet – the workforce he helps.
He labored as a reporter between 1963 and 1967 earlier than being employed for BBC Radio 2.
His first radio commentary was an Everton v Derby conflict in December 1969.
Three years later, Motson grew to become a family identify due to his work on Match of the Day.
He bowed out after 50 years on the ultimate day of the 2017/18 season and received a Bafta that 12 months.
The soccer world was fast to pay tribute.
This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
