Jamie Carragher sends support to Micah Richards after tragic death of father

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMicah RichardsMicah Richards was on air for the BBC for England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, but the former Manchester City defender had received the tragic news of his father Lincoln's death before the gameJamie Carragher and Micah Richards(Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images)Jamie Carragher showed his support after Micah Richards disclosed that his father had died shortly before he went on air for the World Cup semi-final.Richards has become a recognizable presence to fans through his work on Sky Sports and CBS Sports' Champions League coverage. His death was unexpected, and he has left us all too soon.", reports the Mirror US."He was my greatest fan.

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. And so it did."Thinking of my siblings and all my wider family today as we remember my father Lincoln, my hero and inspiration."Micah Richards announced his father's passing(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Richards garnered support from throughout the footballing world, with CBS colleague and former Liverpool defender Carragher replying: "Sending love to you and all the family."The loss proved especially painful for England as their quest for a World Cup final appearance continues.

They will now face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.Speaking on BBC Sport, Richards identified Lionel Messi as the determining factor, though he believed England could have performed considerably better.He continued: "There are moments in games. It is almost like England gave Messi too much respect in that second half."You have to concentrate.