Former Manchester United midfielder Remi Moses is alive and well, contrary to false reports claiming he had died. The 65-year-old, who spent eight years at Old Trafford, was the subject of a mistaken funeral announcement by a Greek football club.
Moses, United's first black goalscorer, made 199 appearances for the club and featured in Sir Alex Ferguson's first match in charge in 1986. He has been living on the Greek island of Zakynthos, where he briefly coached women's team Doxa Pigadakion in the 2020/21 season.
The Greek club issued a statement on Wednesday claiming Moses had died, citing his wife as the source, and even announcing a funeral date. However, journalist Andy Mitten and Moses' son Reece Blakeley confirmed on social media that the rumours were false. A Manchester United spokesperson said: 'Remi's family have confirmed to us that the rumours of his passing are entirely false. They are baffled about their origins, and report him to be healthy and in good spirits.'
Moses' son Reece wrote: 'I have just spoken with my brothers (his sons). Can confirm the legend is still alive and well.' The false reports had prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans, which Mitten noted: 'Understand social media rumours of Remi Moses dying are not true. He's alive and well. But had he looked on social media, he'd have seen how many people absolutely loved him as a player.'
