In over 50 years he has commentated on more than 2,000 football games. Now John Motson has died at the age of 77.
The football world mourns the loss of one of its pundits: English commentator John “Motty” Motson (1945-2023) died “peacefully in his sleep” on February 23 at the age of 77, according to a family statement, More for 50 years he was considered the voice of British football.
Motson is said to have commented on more than 2,000 games on television, for example for the BBC, and on the radio, including 29 FA Cup finals, ten world championships and ten European championships. “Motty” was last spotted at the stadium for Sutton United’s EFL League Two game around three weeks ago.
Last TV appearance in May 2018
In September 2017, John Motson announced his resignation from the BBC, where he had commentated on various games for years. In 2018 he returned again. The Brit made his last TV appearance in May 2018 in a game between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.
Source: Stern
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