Gary Lineker to present Man City v Burnley in FA Cup for BBC return
The BBC announced Lineker’s reinstatement to Match of the Day on Monday morning after the corporation rowed back in the row over impartiality.
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After Gary Lineker fiasco comes a BBC radio strike: Which side are you on?
The BBC have had a terrible week and it is about to get worse with local radio staff walking out and going on strike.
Gary Lineker to return to air as BBC apologise, launch review and admit ‘grey areas’
Gary Lineker will return to his Match of the Day duties after the director general of the BBC Tim Davie apologised over a “difficult period”.
‘Hopes of a resolution soon’ – BBC says talks with Lineker ‘moving in the right direction’
Talks between the BBC and Gary Lineker are “moving in the right direction” after the broadcaster’s sports coverage suffered disruption.
BBC urged to get a ‘grip’ as Match Of The Day 2 and Chelsea vs Man Utd set to air without presenters
The BBC has been urged to get a “grip” of the impartiality row over Gary Lineker as its sports coverage faced disruption for a second consecutive day.
‘Disappointed’ Gary Lineker will not ‘back down on his word’, according to his son
Gary Lineker’s son has said he thinks the presenter will return to Match Of The Day – but that he would not “back down on his word”, according to reports.
BBC ditch iconic theme tune as they broadcast stripped back Match of the Day
BBC One broadcast a stripped back Premier League highlights show on Saturday after Gary Lineker had been stood down as presenter.
Gary Lineker: the goalscorer, presenter, p*ss-boiler the nation needs (but the BBC apparently does not)
The BBC have panicked in taking Gary Lineker off the air. The Match of the Day presenter is as ruthless at taking down sh*tehawk Tories as he was in the ...
Gary Lineker ‘wept’ and was ‘in shock’ after walk-out – BBC ‘in meltdown’ with the ‘industry appalled’
Gary Lineker was reportedly “in shock” after hearing that many of his colleagues have walked out after the presenter was ‘taken off air’ by the BBC.
Wright insists he’ll be ‘gone’ from MOTD if BBC fire Lineker over ‘perfect distraction’ – ‘I am out!’
Ian Wright has threatened to permanently quit Match of the Day if the BBC decide to fire Gary Lineker after he was ‘taken off air’ by the broadcaster.
BBC accused of ‘undermining its own credibility’ over Gary Lineker row as Football Focus is pulled
The BBC has “undermined its own credibility” by taking Gary Lineker off air, according to a former director-general of the corporation.
Gary Lineker taken off Match of the Day after comparing Tory policy to Nazi regime
Gary Lineker has been mutually consented by the BBC with reports saying he is ‘unwilling to apologise’ for his anti-government tweets.
Lineker aims dig at Gianni Infantino as BBC pundits rage at Messi’s ‘little robe’ for World Cup trophy lift
Messi was dressed in a black robe by the Emir of Qatar on his way to collect the World Cup trophy, and the BBC lads weren’t happy.
Lineker explains what separates Messi and Ronaldo in GOAT debate; makes Maradona admission
Ex-England striker Gary Lineker has praised Cristiano Ronaldo, but admits Lionel Messi is a level above the Man United and Real Madrid legend.
Lineker won’t ‘apologise’ for ‘staggering’ Messi praise as MOTD host previews World Cup final
Match of the Day presenter Lineker has once again heaped praise on Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Lineker welcomes Piers Morgan from ‘bowels of Ronaldo’ to slam BBC team ‘fan-girling’ Messi
Messi was praised to the hilt by Lineker, Shearer, Ferdinand and Zabaleta on punditry duty and Morgan predictably took issue with their admiration.
Pochettino tells Lineker management plans in BBC coverage after ‘tough experience’ at PSG
Pochettino has been out of a job since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and was heavily linked with Man Utd before Ten Hag took over.
Brendan Rodgers backs Leicester City star for England World Cup squad inclusion
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has put pressure on England manager Gareth Southgate to include James Maddison in his squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar next month.
Liverpool ‘Rolls Royce’ ensures Jurgen Klopp’s side ‘get away’ with ‘problem’ – Gary Lineker claims
“[He] is such a Rolls Royce [so Liverpool] can get away with it.”
Lineker hits back at Neville over tweets criticising Man Utd stars
“Do you really think that’s a problem?”
Shearer, Lineker wax lyrical over ‘class’ Chelsea star
Lukaku and Ziyech scored the goals for Chelsea but a ‘class act’ caught the eye.
Ferdinand baffled at Chelsea star for not ‘going nuts’ at team-mates
“I think that’s probably the biggest issue you’ve got with Chelsea at the moment.”
‘The right thing’ – Murphy and co react to Farke sacking
“I can’t work out whether it’s a kind thing to do it after you’ve won a game or if it makes it more cruel?”
Lineker lavishes praise on ‘wonderful’ Liverpool star
“He always plays with a smile on his face. Such a wonderful player with a personality to match.”
Lineker and Gazza in well-travelled England XI
We’re not going to call Gary Lineker and David Beckham journeymen, but they got about a bit.
‘So stupid’ – Lineker refutes claims Messi ‘could not succeed’ in PL
“It is a very stupid opinion, that some believe, in England, that Leo could not succeed in my country.”
‘Shambles’ – pundits lay into Spurs for falling 3-0 down in NLD
“Tottenham look ragged…For me, I’m looking at the Tottenham midfield. It is non-existent.”
‘We made a mistake’: Carragher and Lineker clash over Messi
‘We don’t have autocue on MNF so I’m sure you’d also make a mistake now & again.’
Lineker heaps praise on Liverpool duo Salah and TAA
The Match of the Day presenter labelled the pair ‘world class’ on Twitter…
Lineker makes ‘staggering’ claim about Liverpool defender
The Liverpool defender started in midfield for England on Sunday…