REMI MOSES is alive and well despite reports suggesting that he had died emerging on Wednesday.
Rumours of the 65-year-old, who was the first ever Black player to score for Manchester United, passing came about but have since been dispelled.
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Remi Moses is alive and well despite reports of his deathCredit: Alamy
The 65-year-old’s family are surprised at the rumours around Manchester United’s first Black goalscorerCredit: Colorsport
SunSport understands that he is healthy and in good spirits with surprise about where the news had come from.
Moses made over 150 appearances for the club after coming through at West Brom.
He moved to Old Trafford in September 1981 and two months later scored at home against Middlesbrough to make history.
It was one of nine goals he would get for the Red Devils as injury cut short his career.
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The midfielder won the FA Cup twice whilst at United, in ’83 and then ’85.
Supporters of the hard-hitting midfielder will be pleased to know that contrary to reports, he is perfectly fine.
Although the exact origin of the hoax is uncertain, Greek club Doxa Pigadakion – where Moses coached in 2020 – were said to have written on Wednesday that his wife had informed them of his death.
Imerazante, a Greek outlet, wrote in a statement from Mr. Andreas Gouskos: “The funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 13th at 12:00 noon, in the parish of Argassi”.
That is now known to be entirely false, with one of Moses’ children confirming the news online.
Reece Blakeley replied to a post by The Athletic journalist Andy Mitten saying: “I have just spoken with my brothers (his sons).
“Can confirm the legend is still alive and well.”
United’s own website describe Moses as: “An underrated passer, it was suspected he could have been more expansive had he not played regularly alongside huge personalities in Bryan Robson, who was also a team-mate at West Brom, and Ray Wilkins.
“When called upon to step up in Robson’s absence, such as during the 1984 European Cup-Winners’ Cup semi-finals with Juventus, he excelled and thrived on the big occasion.”
