- Former England footballer and World Cup pundit Micah Richards was told about the unexpected death of his father, Lincoln, just before going on air for England's semi-final match against Argentina.
- Richards shared the tragic news on Instagram, revealing that his father's death was sudden and that he was his “greatest fan” and “hero and inspiration”.
- Despite receiving the news shortly before kick-off, Richards proceeded with his punditry duties on the BBC, stating that his father, a “proud old-school Yorkshireman”, would have wanted “the show to go on”.
- He appeared alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney as England suffered a late 2-1 defeat in the match and were knocked out at the semi-final stage.
- Richards' statement paid tribute to his father's unwavering support throughout his life, from taking him to games as a child to being his proudest parent during his professional career.
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