Micah Richards' plan to quit BBC and Sky Sports for new life away from limelight

SportFootballMicah RichardsMicah Richards revealed his plans to quit the media world10:29, 23 Aug 2026Micah Richards recently announced that he intends to walk away from punditry in eight years’ time.‌The former England and Manchester City right-back stated in July that he wishes to devote his time to community projects in his hometown of Chapeltown, Leeds. Richards has established himself as one of the most familiar faces in football broadcasting since retiring from the game in 2019.‌Known for his boundless enthusiasm on TV and a tireless work-rate, he features regularly as a pundit on Sky Sports, the BBC's Match of the Day and CBS Sports Golazo.‌But the 36-year-old suddenly revealed his intention to walk away by 2034 earlier this summer. And he laid out his plans in detail to the Daily T