John Motson Net Worth: Motson, a retired English football pundit known as one of the most famous and identifiable voices in football broadcasting history, has died.

John Walker Motson died on February 23, 2023, at the age of 77.

A statement sent by his family on Thursday morning confirmed his death, reading: “It is with great sadness that we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today (Thursday).”

Brief Biography of John Motson:

He was born July 10, 1945, in Salford, England. Motson started his career as a sports journalist before joining the BBC in 1968 as a radio pundit. He made his broadcast debut in 1971 and rapidly became noted for his unique voice, extensive knowledge of the game, and colorful use of phrase.

He went on to cover innumerable matches and major events, including eight World Cups, and was granted the OBE in 2001 for his contributions to sports broadcasting.

Motson withdrew from full-time commentary in 2018, after 50 years in the business. Throughout his career, he was noted for his love of football and ability to relay the excitement of the game to millions of spectators and listeners worldwide.

Motson spent ten years with BBC Sport, covering 10 World Cups, ten European Championships, and 29 FA Cup finals until retiring in 2018.

Motson’s career was not free of scandal. In 2004, he was chastised for remarks he made about a female linesman during a match between Chelsea and Liverpool. He was accused of sexism and then apologized for his remarks.

Even after retirement, he continued to work part-time as a pundit and commentator, as well as writing a column for the Daily Telegraph.

John Motson Cause Of Death:

As of the time of this post there have been no released documentation about what actually caused his death but per the statement released by his family, John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday.

John Motson Wife

John Motson was married to Anne Motson. The couple married in 1972 and has remained together ever since. Anne Motson, a former teacher, has been John’s supportive spouse throughout his long and successful career as a football commentator.

John Motson Children:

The most frequently asked question is how many children John Motson has. John Motson and his wife, Anne Motson, had only one kid, a son named Frederick Motson. Frederick, born in 1977, is an actor, writer, and director.

According to Townflex’s investigation, the couple had two children, a boy and a girl. The girl’s name is Elizabeth Motson, and she was born in 1980.

She is a successful journalist who has worked for the BBC and other big news organizations. Both of John’s children have chosen occupations outside of football, but they have always supported their father during his long and famous career as a commentator.

John Motson Net Worth:

Motson was an English football commentator with a net worth of about $11 million.

Tributes To John Motson:

“John Motson was the voice of a footballing generation – steering us through the twists and turns of FA Cup runs, the highs and lows of World Cups and, of course, Saturday nights on Match of the Day,

“Like all the greats behind the mic, John had the right words, at the right time, for all the big moments.” said BBC director-general Tim Davie.

Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: “John Motson was a giant of broadcasting with a career spanning over 50 years and his distinctive voice has gone hand in glove with so many great footballing moments.

“For so many of us, John’s voice will have provided a special memory and commentary line that still strongly resonates.

“He had an extraordinary passion for the game and his enthusiasm behind the microphone captured the experience and excitement felt by fans in the stands, all delivered with his unique style. Our condolences and thoughts are with his family.”

Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler said: “I was very shocked to hear the news. I didn’t know John had been ill and I’m finding out now that he had been a little bit ill over the past year or so. I hadn’t seen him so much since he disappeared from the gantry, but I saw 45 years of him on the gantry!

“First of all, he was somebody I admired in terms of the profession enormously. His preparation was second-to-none, his attention to detail, his wish to know everything possible about the game he was about to broadcast. He was a real example to me for that.

“Before my first television game back in 1974, he sent me a telegram, which said ‘Talk little, but say a lot’. And I think that summed up John, really. He was economical with his words, but he punched them out when he spoke and they had great resonance.

“He was a funny guy away from the microphone, a bit quirky as a person, and had a great sense of humour. He helped a lot of people as well; he certainly encouraged me at the beginning and we virtually went round the world together, first of all when I was working for ITV and he was with the BBC and when I moved to Sky, the same thing applied.

“What I think helped him, though he might not have thought it at the time, was the rivalry with Barry Davies. I think the BBC did very well to push the two of them, with the two encouraging each other a bit like Ronaldo and Messi, to try and strive to those high levels. The Beeb were blessed to have two suich great voices.

“It is very sad that we have lost somebody who has been at the real top of a profession that I’ve strived to be part of. On the back of losing Dickie Davies in the last few days as well, broadcasting has taken a double hit.

“We were friends but rivals in a way as well, I suppose. Yet I was full of admiration for him and my deepest sympathies go to his family at such a sudden loss.”