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For everyone in Britain, Motty, like Pele and Maradona, needs no other introduction. As the nation's best-known sports commentator, he has already established an unparalleled perception into athletics broadcasting and the fluctuations of the game. With a career spanning over 40 years and 2,000 matches, including commentating on six World Cup Finals, Motson s amount of time in the commentary field delivers some memorable anecdotes. From his remarkable BBC years, the friendly rivalry between him and other skill, and the sports legends he has found along the way (including icons such as Matt Busby, Brian Clough and Bill Shankly), through to the darker times of Hillsborough and hooliganism, this is actually the story of an incredible career. Between 1979 and 2008, Motson was the BBC's main TV commentator for major cup finals and he has commentated on a magnificent 50 major finals, including the FA Cup, World Cup and European Championships. In 2001 he received an OBE for services to athletics broadcasting. From lawn roots to the best level, his