BBC's Richards pays tribute to father after learning of his death before England game
BBC pundit Micah Richards paid tribute to his father, Lincoln, who passed away unexpectedly shortly before Richards went on air for England's World Cup semi-final match. Despite the personal tragedy, Richards chose to fulfill his professional duties.
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Image source, BBC Sport Image caption, Micah Richards was a BBC pundit at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday
Micah Richards has paid tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
Former England right-back Richards was one of the experts on BBC One for the coverage of the Three Lions' 2-1 loss .
"Not long before going on air today, I received the awful news that my father Lincoln had passed away," wrote Richards on Instagram.
"His death was unexpected, and he has left us all too soon."
Richards, 38, the former Manchester City, Aston Villa and Fiorentina defender, won 13 caps for England.
He said his father "was my greatest fan" and "barely missed a game my entire life".
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