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Trevor Francis, legendary striker, 69, passed away after cardiac arrest

Posted : 25 July 2023

The football world mourned the loss of legendary striker Trevor Francis, who passed away at the age of 69 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Francis made history as the first footballer to command a transfer fee of more than £1 million when he made a move to Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest.
 
During his time with Nottingham Forest, Francis achieved remarkable success, winning two consecutive European Champions Cups (now known as the Champions League) in 1979 and 1980. Notably, he scored the winning goal in the 1980 final against Malmö.

Prior to his time at Nottingham Forest, Francis made his debut for Birmingham at the age of just 16, setting a record that was later broken by Jude Bellingham. He impressed during his tenure at Birmingham, scoring 133 goals in 330 appearances before joining Nottingham Forest.
 
After his successful stint at Nottingham Forest, Francis ventured to Italy, where he spent four years at Sampdoria and Atalanta. He had a standout season at Sampdoria in 1985, winning the Coppa Italia and becoming the top scorer. Francis eventually retired from active play in 1994 and later embarked on a coaching career, although it proved to be unsuccessful.
 
Throughout his career, Francis represented England on 52 occasions and netted 12 goals, including appearances at the 1982 World Cup. His impact on the game earned him deep respect and admiration from fans and peers alike.
 
In response to the sad news, the Football Association (FA) issued a statement expressing their condolences to Trevor Francis's family and announced their intention to honor his memory in the upcoming national team matches.

Birmingham City's official Twitter account also paid tribute to their club legend, describing him as a beloved player who will forever be remembered in the hearts of the fans. The football community came together to celebrate the remarkable career of a true football icon.

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