The world of punditry has offered a lot to football. From important insights to hilarious moments, it has been it all. Ex footballers and experts alike’s opinions have changed the way we look at football and it’s perception. One such person who made it different and memorable for all of us has seemingly spoken about his retirement from the world of punditry.
Micah Richards, Ex Manchester City defender and a long-time pundit at BBC has charmed people throughout the years with his witty humour and jokes has announced that he intends to leave the world of Sky Sports, BBC, CBS Sports and begin the next chapter of his life.
After spending a decade in the world of football broadcasting, he is ready for the next chapter of his career.
Fans felt a wave of emotions as Micah has been the part of CBS UCL Nights for the longest time ever. Paired with Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and Kate Abdo, Micah gave the world countless of moments where one could have a laugh while enjoying football insights.
Yet, a few people seemed to have misinterpreted the statement of Micah in his Telegraph interview.
Micah specified how he is going to leave the world of punditry after the 2034 World Cup giving us 8 years more of his charm filled commentary.
“I’ve given so much of my life to football since leaving school at 14,” he added (quotes via Daily Mirror).
“But when the time comes, I want to make a difference to people’s lives at a grassroots level – to help those who need it most, especially young people.
“I come from Chapeltown in Leeds. It’s an area where there is so much talent, but a shortage of opportunity. I want to give something back. That’s my aim. I’ve no idea what form that will take, yet.
“There’s plenty of time to work that out.
“You see a lot of ex-footballers putting their names to foundation, which is great, but I want to do something more than giving money to charity or showing my face at an event once a year.
“Hopefully I can keep doing what I am doing for the next seven years – and just make sure I don’t get cancelled before then!”
If Micah does quit in 8 years, we can only hope for him to provide the moments which he provided us in the last few years of football broadcasting. Emotions and humour filled commentary is what made UCL Nights memorable, thanks to Micah.
