The former Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest icon, who became the first footballer to command a million-pound transfer fee, died last year at 69 due to a heart attack while in Spain. Aside from his playing prowess, Francis also carved out a successful career as a manager and as a respected football SWITZ pundit.
Amidst family strife, it has emerged that Francis left his sons James and Mat197 thew out of his will, which was valued at £1.9 million. The estate was instead bequeathed to his brother Ian and sister Carolyn, following reported "family differences".
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