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Tributes flow for 'Mr Football' Les Murray

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The long-time football broadcaster passed away yesterday at the age of 71. The tributes have been flowing from Australia and around the world, with condolences on social media from Prime Ministers, broadcasters and players.

Murray's long-time employer SBS and a number of his colleagues led the tributes for the iconic football figure...

Fellow broadcasters and members of the football media were among those to express their thoughts...

A host of current and former players also remembered Murray fondly...

Political figures paid their respects...

And Murray's contribution to the game will be recognised before tonight's Westfield FFA Cup matches...

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