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John Motson, the BBC soccer commentator who was one of the well-known voices in British sport for 50 years, has died.
He was 77.
“It’s with nice disappointment that we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep at this time (Thursday),” mentioned a press release from Motson’s household on Thursday.
Fondly referred to as “Motty,” Motson referred to as video games for Britain’s nationwide broadcaster from 1968 to 2018, masking 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals.
He commented on virtually 2500 televised video games, the BBC mentioned.
Motson was recognized for his ardour and data of soccer and synonymous with carrying a sheepskin coat within the commentary field.
In 2001, Motson acquired an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for companies to sports activities broadcasting.
Deeply saddened to listen to that John Motson has died,” former England striker and present Match of the Day commentator Gary Lineker mentioned on Twitter.
“A fairly good commentator and the voice of soccer on this nation for generations. He’ll be very a lot missed.”
Fellow commentator Martin Tyler instructed BBC Radio 5 Reside: “He was an ordinary setter for us all.
“He was a really critical broadcaster however he was a extremely enjoyable man to be round. He had an amazing humorousness.
“Only a few days after Dickie Davies left us, broadcasting has taken two very large hits.
“He was an icon and a beacon to us all.”
– with Reuters and PA
