Danny Murphy shares update on cat Bob amid World Cup commentary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Danny Murphy detailed the saga of his cat, Bob, during his World Cup commentary on July 6. The story began when Bob vanished after jumping into a Royal Mail van and resurfaced weeks later in a feral state, leading to a clash with Murphy's sister, Mary. Due to Bob's aggressive behavior, he was rehomed with a friend’s parents in Preston, where he later passed away. Murphy's commentary captivated viewers as he gradually shared this unusual story, culminating in the revelation of Bob's fate during a match between Portugal and Spain.
- •Bob went missing after jumping into a Royal Mail van.
- •Murphy shared updates during the World Cup matches.
- •Bob caused issues with Murphy's sister after returning.
- •He was rehomed due to his aggressive behavior.
- •Bob passed away after being relocated to Preston.
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — Danny Murphy shares new Bob the missing cat update following criticism
"Former England midfielder Danny Murphy has revealed the extraordinary saga of his cat, Bob, who was metaphorically shown the 'red card' by his family after returning home in a 'feral' state and clashing with his sister, Mary. The unusual story captivated World Cup viewers as Murphy, 49, gradually revealed pieces of the story during his commentary duties. Murphy first shared the story during the World Cup last-32 clash between Norway and Ivory Coast on 30 June.
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