John Motson: Legendary commentator dies aged 77

Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77.

Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring from the organisation in 2018.

Popularly known as ‘Motty’, he had worked on Match of the Day since 1971.

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