Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterMicah Richards provided his usual insightful analysis of Englands dramatic 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.The former Manchester City defender assessed where it went wrong for the Three Lions as Thomas Tuchels side sat back in an effort to protect their 1-0 lead and conceded two late, Lionel Messi-assisted goals.And the BBC pundits efforts were admirable given what he revealed on social media after the match.Play our FREE match predictor below and win �1kRichards reveals loss of fatherRichards posted on Instagram to explain that he had tragically lost his father just before going on air.Not long before going on air today, I received the awful news that my father Lincoln had passed away, he wrote. His death was unexpected, and he has left us all too soon. You may like HENRY WINTER: Good luck to Lionel Messi and Argentina but Thomas Tuchel will have to explain his tactical substitutions that cost England dear Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for England vs Argentina? 'Oh no' Wayne Rooney frustrated by England substitutions in World Cup semi-final defeat He was my greatest fan. He barely missed a game my entire life. He would take me wherever I needed to go when I was a kid and he was the proudest parent possible during my professional career. It was so rare for him to not be by my side.I know how much watching England World Cup games means to everyone at home, and how the experience bonds families together across the generations, like nothing else. I know, particularly as a proud old-school Yorkshireman, dad wouldve wanted the show to go on this evening. And so it did.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Thinking of my siblings and all my wider family today as we remember my father Lincoln, my hero and inspiration.There were plenty of condolences sent to Richards in the comments of the post.Sky Sports and The Overlap podcast sent their love to the pundit and his family.Former F1 driver Jenson Button offered his prayers to Richards, while fellow pundit Karen Carney said: Sending love Micah, he will be so proud.Richards also got messages of support from two fellow defenders in John Terry and Harry Maguire, as well as Gordon Ramsay and Clarence Seedorf.TOPICSMicah RichardsEnglandArgentinaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Callum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
