John Motson, the legendary football commentator, has died at the age of 77.
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Motson worked for 50 years with the BBC and commentated on more than 2,500 games on television and radio, becoming one of the most recognisable voices in English football. Motson, known for his trademark sheepskin coat and affectionately nicknamed 'Motty', covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for the BBC before retiring from the broadcaster in 2018.
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