Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer 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. In fullMicah Richards was told his father died just before England-Argentina coverage startedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Micah Richards pays emotional tribute to his father after his death
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer 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. In fullMicah Richards was told his father died just before England-Argentina coverage startedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
