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Sam Hill

John Motson dead: Legendary BBC football commentator dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

Legendary commentator John Motson, who had a glittering 50-year career most known for his work with the BBC, has died aged 77.

Often known simply as 'Motty', he had worked on Match of the Day since 1971 and commentated on almost 2,500 televised games. He was awarded an OBE for his service to sports broadcasting in 2001.

Motson's voice was heard by millions spanning a number of decades as he covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring in 2018. His final game for Match of the Day was between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion in 2018.

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