Micah Richards was told his father died just before England-Argentina coverage started
News Showbiz News BBC Micah Richards was told of the death of his father Lincoln shortly before the former England defender was due to appear as a BBC pundit…
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News Showbiz News BBC Micah Richards was told of the death of his father Lincoln shortly before the former England defender was due to appear as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina 07:02, 16 Jul 2026 Former England defender Micah Richards received the devastating news of his father's death just moments before appearing as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Richards, who earned 13 caps for England during his playing career, featured alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney as Thomas Tuchel's squad fell to a late 2-1 defeat. Shortly after the broadcast concluded, he revealed that he had learned of his father Lincoln's death just prior to the match in Atlanta. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Richards wrote: "Not long before going on air today, I received the awful news that my father Lincoln had passed away. "His death was unexpected, and he has left us all too soon. Anthony Gordon’s strike had England on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since 1966, only for Tuchel’s defence-minded alterations to invite Argentina on as the Atlanta semi-final ended in a late 2-1 loss.
Furthermore, 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”. 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”. The German coach’s negative decision making has put him under intense scrutiny, but the Press Association understands he maintains the FA’s support.
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News Showbiz News BBC Micah Richards was told of the death of his father Lincoln shortly before the former England defender was due to appear as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina 07:02, 16 Jul 2026 Former England defender Micah Richards received the devastating news of his father's death just moments before appearing as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Richards, who earned 13 caps for England during his playing career, featured alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney as Thomas Tuchel's squad fell to a late 2-1 defeat.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesShortly after the broadcast concluded, he revealed that he had learned of his father Lincoln's death just prior to the match in Atlanta. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Richards wrote: "Not long before going on air today, I received the awful news that my father Lincoln had passed away. "His death was unexpected, and he has left us all too soon.
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Anthony Gordon’s strike had England on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since 1966, only for Tuchel’s defence-minded alterations to invite Argentina on as the Atlanta semi-final ended in a late 2-1 loss.
according to Liverpool EchoDespite 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”.
according to The IndependentRichards 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”.
according to The IndependentThe German coach’s negative decision making has put him under intense scrutiny, but the Press Association understands he maintains the FA’s support.
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