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Mike Walters & Ben Husband

John Motson admitted he was "sad" about the single regret from his iconic career

Commentary legend John Motson has sadly passed away aged 77.

The iconic announcer had a 50-year career with the BBC and his voice became synonymous with British football. During his legendary stint behind the mic, Motson covered 20 international tournaments, as well as a staggering 29 FA Cup finals.

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. Popularly known as 'Motty', he had worked on Match of the Day since 1971 and commentated on almost 2,500 televised games."

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