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Dan Brown

BBC commentary legend John Motson dies aged 77

Legendary football commentator John Motson has died at the age of 77.

Salford-born Motson - popularly known as 'Motty' - began commentating with the BBC in 1971. During his career, he commentated on over 2000 games on television and radio.

A statement from the BBC confirming his death said: "Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring from the organisation in 2018.

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