Football commentator John Motson has died at the age of 77, the BBC has announced.
Popularly known as 'Motty' he covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring in 2018.
He started at Match of the Day in 1971 and commentated on almost 2,500 televised games. In 2001, he became an OBE for services to sports broadcasting.
Football commentator John Motson has died at the age of 77, the BBC has announced.
Popularly known as 'Motty' he covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring in 2018.
He started at Match of the Day in 1971 and commentated on almost 2,500 televised games. In 2001, he became an OBE for services to sports broadcasting.
Football commentator John Motson has died at the age of 77, the BBC has announced.
Popularly known as 'Motty' he covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring in 2018.
He started at Match of the Day in 1971 and commentated on almost 2,500 televised games. In 2001, he became an OBE for services to sports broadcasting.
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