Micah Richards says he receives the news that his father has died shortly before England’s World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. Multiple reports describe Richards being told of the death “not long” before coverage of the game began, and linking the timing to the match context that ended in England’s defeat to Argentina. Richards characterizes the news as unexpected, describing his father as one of his biggest supporters. In a later tribute, he reflects on his father’s role in his life, referring to him as “his greatest fan,” and expresses emotion at the loss. The accounts focus on the timing of the announcement relative to the match and on Richards’ personal response, without attributing specific details about the cause of death. Overall, the outlets agree that Richards learns of his father’s death very close to the start of his work connected to the England–Argentina fixture, and that he publicly acknowledges the impact the loss has on him.