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Gary Lineker set for TV return as part of BBC’s FA Cup coverage

Gary Lineker will present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday as he returns to TV screens following a row over impartiality. It will mark the 62-year-old broadcaster’s first appearance on the BBC ...

18 Mar 2023 at 04:30

Sport

Gary Lineker back on air as Alan Shearer addresses suspension row

Alan Shearer spoke of his “upset” at the disruption to the BBC’s football coverage caused by Gary Lineker’s brief suspension as the two men returned to the air. Shearer was one of the first high-profile figures to say he would not appear on Match ...

18 Mar 2023 at 18:09

Sport

BBC urged to get a ‘grip’ as Match Of The Day 2 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. Match of the Day aired for only 20 minutes on Saturday, without accompanying commentary or ...

12 Mar 2023 at 17:17

Sport

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. In an interview with The Sunday Mirror, the former England striker’s eldest son ...

12 Mar 2023 at 08:44

Sport

BBC One broadcast stripped back Match of the Day after Gary Lineker stood down

BBC One broadcast a stripped back Premier League highlights show on Saturday after Gary Lineker had been stood down as presenter. Match of the Day was replaced by a shortened highlights reel featuring no commentary and without studio ...

11 Mar 2023 at 23:56

Sport

Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day presenter

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker will continue as a BBC presenter after the corporation apologised for a “difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters, and most importantly, our audiences”. A host of sports presenters and ...

13 Mar 2023 at 10:48

Sport

Gary Lineker to present live Man City-Burnley FA Cup tie for BBC return

Gary Lineker’s first assignment back on the BBC will be to present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday. The corporation confirmed Lineker’s reinstatement to Match of the Day on ...

13 Mar 2023 at 19:21

Sport

BBC says talks with Gary 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 throughout the weekend, the corporation has reported. There are “hopes of a resolution soon, ...

13 Mar 2023 at 06:59

Sport

The people who joined the BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker

The BBC’s football coverage on Saturday was ripped up as several more presenters and reporters withdrew in solidarity with Gary Lineker after the Match of the Day presenter was stood down on Friday. Neither Football Focus nor ...

11 Mar 2023 at 18:40

Sport

BBC Sport disrupted as Football Focus and Final Score ‘pulled from schedule’

The BBC appears to have pulled Football Focus and Final Score from its schedule at the last moment, throwing the corporation’s sporting timetable into further disarray. Football Focus was due to air at midday but Bargain ...

11 Mar 2023 at 14:27

Sport

BBC apologises as sports shows pulled amid boycott by presenters and pundits

The BBC has apologised after it was forced to pull several sports programmes following a boycott by presenters and pundits in support of Gary Lineker. The broadcaster said it would air only “limited sport programming” ...

11 Mar 2023 at 21:33

Sport

Jurgen Klopp bemused by Gary Lineker issue after BBC stands down presenter

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he could not understand the BBC’s decision to stand down Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day, insisting it should be possible for people to express their opinions. ...

11 Mar 2023 at 20:41

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