Micah Richards Pays Tribute to His Late Father Lincoln

What Happened?

Imagine you are getting ready to go on TV to talk about a big football match. Now imagine that, right before you go live, you find out some very sad news: your dad has passed away. That is exactly what happened to Micah Richards.

• Micah Richards is a former England football player who now works as a TV expert (called a "pundit") for the BBC.
• He was on BBC One to help cover England’s World Cup semi-final match against Argentina.
• England lost that match 2-1 to Argentina (this means Argentina scored 2 goals and England scored 1).
• Sadly, Micah’s father, Lincoln, died shortly before Micah went on air.

Important Point: Micah still went on TV that evening because he believed his dad would have wanted the show to go on.

Who Is Micah Richards?

Let’s learn a bit about Micah in simple terms:

• He is 38 years old.
• He used to be a "right-back," which is a defensive player on the right side of the football field.
• He played for clubs like Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Fiorentina.
• He played 13 times for the England national team (these appearances are called "caps").
• Now he talks about football on TV as an expert.

What Did Micah Say About His Dad?

Micah shared his feelings on Instagram (a social media app where people post messages and photos). Here is what he said, explained simply:

• "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."
• He said his father "was my greatest fan" and "barely missed a game my entire life."
• As a kid, his dad drove him everywhere he needed to go.
• During Micah’s pro career, his dad was super proud and was almost always by his side.
• He knows watching England at the World Cup brings families together, just like it did for his own family.
• Because his dad was a proud "old-school Yorkshireman" (a person from Yorkshire, England, with traditional values), Micah believed his dad would want the TV show to continue. So it did.
• He finished by thinking of his brothers, sisters, and wider family, calling his dad "my hero and inspiration."

Summary

Micah Richards, a former England footballer and BBC pundit, lost his father Lincoln right before he went on TV to cover England’s 2-1 World Cup loss to Argentina. Even though it was a shocking and sad moment, Micah went on air because he felt his dad would have wanted him to. He remembered his father as his biggest fan, his hero, and the person who supported him every step of the way.

FAQ

Who is Micah Richards?

Micah Richards is a 38-year-old former England football defender who played for Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Fiorentina. He now works as a football expert on BBC TV.

What match was Micah covering when he got the news?

He was covering England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which England lost 2-1.

Why did Micah still go on TV after his dad died?

He believed his father, a proud Yorkshireman, would have wanted the broadcast to go ahead, so he carried on with the show.

How did Micah describe his father?

He called him his greatest fan, his hero, and his inspiration, saying his dad rarely missed a game and was always by his side.