Micah Richards: Punditry After Dad's Death

Micah Richards learned of his father's death just before going live on BBC for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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What happened. Micah Richards' father, Lincoln, died on July 15, shortly before Richards was due on air for BBC's coverage of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Richards chose to carry on with his punditry duties despite the news.

• Richards has been a prominent pundit since retiring in 2019.
• He works across CBS, Sky Sports, BBC, and Match of the Day.
• His playing career included Manchester City, Fiorentina, and Aston Villa.

Richards continues to balance his punditry career while dealing with his father's passing.

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