Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC
1 year, 9 months ago

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Commenting on Shearer’s Tweet, George Lineker, the son of Gary, said “what a man” and then added in a separate Tweet: “RIP MOTD tomorrow.” Former Arsenal and England player Alex Scott, who is a sports pundit for the BBC, has also appeared to rule herself out of presenting the sports programme on Saturday. Are you stepping back?” Lineker responded: “No, they’ve told me I have to step back.” Ex-BBC Newsnight host Emily Maitlis, who was herself reprimanded by the BBC for sharing a tweet the corporation viewed as “controversial”, said her former employer could now face a “much, much bigger battle”. “I’m not sure when they suggested to Gary Lineker he step back from the BBC realised it might be starting a much much bigger battle,” she tweeted. He added: “I now demand the BBC suspend every presenter who has made public comment about news or current affairs – starting with Sir David Attenborough and Lord Sugar.” The row was sparked by Lineker’s response on Twitter to a Home Office video in which Home Secretary Suella Braverman unveiled the Government’s plans to stop migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

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Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alan Shearer broke tradition as he opened Match …

Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has spoken on social media for the first time about the shock news that he will be leaving Match of the Day at the culmination of the 2024-25 season. Gary Lineker has spoken on social media about leaving Match of the Day for the first time since it was announced The former England striker first started presenting the …

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

The Independent  

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What next for Match of the Day? How axing Gary Lineker paves way for new BBC Sport supremo Alex Kay-Jelski to cuts costs and overhaul show for 'younger audience' as Alex Scott and Gabby Logan lead rac
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What next for Match of the Day? How axing Gary Lineker paves way for new BBC Sport supremo Alex Kay-Jelski to cuts costs and overhaul show for 'younger audience' as Alex Scott and Gabby Logan lead rac

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker's axing from Match of the Day follows claims the boss of BBC Sport is seeking to 'freshen up' the show to appeal to a younger audience - as Gabby Logan and Alex Scott lead a female-dominated list of rivals vying to replace him. Kay-Jelski was also said to be frustrated by Lineker's outspoken political views and foul language …

Gary Lineker's long history of controversies while Match of the Day host: From Brexit and asylum seekers to Nazi Germany jibe and row over breaching BBC advertising rules
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gary Lineker's long history of controversies while Match of the Day host: From Brexit and asylum seekers to Nazi Germany jibe and row over breaching BBC advertising rules

Daily Mail  

As one of the BBC's highest paid presenters, it is thought that Gary Lineker is held to a higher standard for his conduct both onscreen and online. Lineker appeared on his 'The Rest is Football' podcast where he branded England's performance in their 1-1 Euros draw against Denmark as being 's***' England succumbed to a 1-1 draw against Denmark in …

Gary Lineker Match of the Day exit CONFIRMED: BBC announce host's new contract will see him step down from flagship show as it 'evolves' and saves his new boss 'millions'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gary Lineker Match of the Day exit CONFIRMED: BBC announce host's new contract will see him step down from flagship show as it 'evolves' and saves his new boss 'millions'

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has confirmed he is leaving Match of the Day after 26 years in a 21-word statement. Gary Lineker will no longer present Match of the Day at the end of the season Gary Lineker has quit Match of the Day after 26 years with the BBC's flagship football show The 63-year-old England legend was the BBC's highest-paid presenter …

Revealed: Gary Lineker was 'open' to staying at Match of The Day but his BBC bosses didn't offer him a new contract
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Revealed: Gary Lineker was 'open' to staying at Match of The Day but his BBC bosses didn't offer him a new contract

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker was 'open' to staying on as the £1.35million-a-year host of Match of the Day but the BBC did not offer him a contract, it was revealed today. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to no longer present Match of the Day at the end of the season Gary Lineker was spotted going for dinner with his son Angus at …

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day axeing set to be confirmed TODAY as it emerges that BBC 'DIDN'T offer him a new contract' and business partner Alastair Campbell confirms his exit
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day axeing set to be confirmed TODAY as it emerges that BBC 'DIDN'T offer him a new contract' and business partner Alastair Campbell confirms his exit

Daily Mail  

Campbell claimed Lineker would be a 'very hard act to follow' in as host Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day is expected to be officially announced today, with the BBC star's exit effectively confirmed by his business partner Alastair Campbell. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to quit presenting Match of the Day at the end of the season …

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since 'quitting Match of The Day': BBC star seen having intimate meal with family
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since 'quitting Match of The Day': BBC star seen having intimate meal with family

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time after it emerged that he will be quitting Match of the Day at the end of the season after 26 years. Gary Lineker was spotted going for dinner with his son Angus at Sabor, a tapas restaurant in London Gary Lineker is reportedly set to quit presenting Match of the Day …

Revealed: The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter - with England legend set to leave iconic BBC show after 26 years at the end of the season
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Revealed: The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter - with England legend set to leave iconic BBC show after 26 years at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter have been revealed - including a shock candidate from an unrelated field of expertise. The favourites to replace Gary Lineker - who is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season - have been revealed Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman is the …

The lead up to Gary Lineker 'quitting Match of the Day' follows a long history of Twitter own goals and gaffes - from slamming Brexit to backing asylum seekers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The lead up to Gary Lineker 'quitting Match of the Day' follows a long history of Twitter own goals and gaffes - from slamming Brexit to backing asylum seekers

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has often found himself in hot water over his outspoken political views and controversial opinions. Gary Lineker will reportedly quit hosting Match of the Day at the end of the season after 26 years, it emerged today Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman was slammed by Lineker over her measures to stop small boats illegally reaching the UK Arguably …

Gary Lineker drops fresh hint over Match of the Day future
2 months ago

Gary Lineker drops fresh hint over Match of the Day future

The Independent  

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Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme

Daily Mail  

Former England striker Alan Shearer is set to sign a new Match of The Day contract – giving the biggest hint yet that Gary Lineker will also stay on the programme. But one source said both stars 'basically come as a pair', hinting that Shearer, 54, signs knowing Lineker will stay. Former England striker Alan Shearer is set to sign …

Gary Lineker pokes fun at rumours over his Match of the Day future with cheeky opening to Saturday's show amid suggestions his time on flagship BBC programme could be ending
3 months ago

Gary Lineker pokes fun at rumours over his Match of the Day future with cheeky opening to Saturday's show amid suggestions his time on flagship BBC programme could be ending

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue as rumours continued to swirl that it would be his final appearance on the BBC flagship football show. Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue on Saturday MailOnline revealed …

BBC stress Gary Lineker remains under contract until end of the season despite shock email suggesting Saturday will be his final Match of the Day show as host
3 months ago

BBC stress Gary Lineker remains under contract until end of the season despite shock email suggesting Saturday will be his final Match of the Day show as host

Daily Mail  

The BBC say Gary Lineker is under contract until the end of the season and that they have ‘nothing to announce’ despite the emergence of an email which suggests Saturday will be his final appearance as host of Match of the Day. The message, seen by Mail Sport, purports to be from the broadcaster’s director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, and …

Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has indicated he is willing to stay on as host of Match of the Day after his 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC last week. But former Tottenham midfielder Jenas, 41, was dismissed by the BBC over allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour after a female colleague complained she had received unsolicited messages from the pundit. …

Gary Lineker opens door to Match of the Day extension after Jermaine Jenas scandal
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker opens door to Match of the Day extension after Jermaine Jenas scandal

The Independent  

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From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has become a national institution - but now its 60th birthday has been overshadowed by the Jermaine Jenas scandal and their balloon is burst
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has become a national institution - but now its 60th birthday has been overshadowed by the Jermaine Jenas scandal and their balloon is burst

Daily Mail  

It is one of the rare programmes whose theme tune can instantly put a smile on the face of generations. BBC's flagship show Match of the Day has developed into a national treasure in the UK From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, the programme continues to appeal to all generations Match of the Day's 60th birthday has now been overshadowed …

Match of the Day contenders to replace Gary Lineker after Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Match of the Day contenders to replace Gary Lineker after Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC

The Telegraph  

Jermaine Jenas’s sacking by the BBC has removed one of the leading contenders to succeed Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day. A huge football fan – her father Terry Yorath was a distinguished player and manager – and has reported extensively on the national sport across various platforms including ITV and the BBC, where she has also …

Gary Lineker responds after ex-Match of The Day host Des Lynam tells him to stick to football
1 year, 5 months ago

Gary Lineker responds after ex-Match of The Day host Des Lynam tells him to stick to football

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has brushed off …

Gary Lineker ‘wasn’t prepared to back down’ over migrants tweet that saw him suspended from Match of the Day
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker ‘wasn’t prepared to back down’ over migrants tweet that saw him suspended from Match of the Day

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker clears up confusion as he misses Match of the Day again
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker clears up confusion as he misses Match of the Day again

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage

Associated Press  

LONDON — BBC presenter Gary Lineker made a low-key return to live TV on Saturday as he led the broadcaster’s coverage of FA Cup soccer but opted not to directly address his recent suspension over a tweet that criticized the U.K. government’s migration policy. The 62-year-old Lineker, a former star for the England national team and one of the BBC’s …

Is Gary Linker still presenting Match of the Day?
1 year, 9 months ago

Is Gary Linker still presenting Match of the Day?

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Who is presenting Match of the Day tonight?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is presenting Match of the Day tonight?

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What did Gary Lineker say that sparked BBC suspension?
1 year, 9 months ago

What did Gary Lineker say that sparked BBC suspension?

The Independent  

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‘Totally disproportionate’: Gary Lineker discusses small boats row in first TV appearance since BBC suspension
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Totally disproportionate’: Gary Lineker discusses small boats row in first TV appearance since BBC suspension

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Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues

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‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused, threatened on Twitter
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused, threatened on Twitter

Hindustan Times  

Former English football star Gary Lineker revealed on Tuesday his son George was subjected to abuse and received ‘death threat’ on Twitter for taking his side in the BBC controversy. Lineker, who is now a sports presenter with the BBC, took to Twitter to share a screenshot of the ‘threat,’ and asked the microblogging website's owner, Elon Musk, if giving …

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again

The Independent  

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BBC backtracks on Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC backtracks on Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC called a truce Monday in its showdown with sports commentator Gary Lineker, reversing its suspension of the former soccer great for a tweet that criticized the U.K. government’s contentious new migration policy. Lineker, one of England’s most lauded players and the corporation’s highest-paid television presenter, was suspended after he described the plan on Twitter as “immeasurably …

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed

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Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption

The Hindu  

England football legend Gary Lineker said on Monday that he would return to host his flagship ‘Match of the Day’ BBC show after the broadcaster apologised for days of disruption of his sports coverage due to a Twitter post row. The BBC has also announced an independent review into its social media usage guidelines after Lineker’s tweet criticising the government’s …

BBC reveal Gary Lineker’s first TV appearance after tweet row
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC reveal Gary Lineker’s first TV appearance after tweet row

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed

The Independent  

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BBC has done the right thing asking Lineker to step away, boss says after return
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC has done the right thing asking Lineker to step away, boss says after return

The Independent  

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BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'

Hindustan Times  

BBC has decided to reinstate sports broadcaster and former soccer great Gary Lineker who was suspended for a post on Twitter that had criticized the British government's new asylum policy. Davie said he recognised the “potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC's social media guidance.” "Impartiality is important to the BBC. Davie also announced a review of …

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded
1 year, 9 months ago

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded

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Gary Lineker reinstated to Match of the Day show as BBC announces social media review
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker reinstated to Match of the Day show as BBC announces social media review

The Hindu  

Gary Lineker will return to airwaves after the BBC reversed the former football great's suspension on March 13 for a post on Twitter that had criticised the U.K. government’s new migration policy. Lineker, one of English foo’s most lauded players and the corporation’s highest-paid television presenter, was suspended on Friday after he described the government’s plan to detain and deport …

Gary Lineker breaks silence after BBC find agreement for Match of the Day presenter’s return
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker breaks silence after BBC find agreement for Match of the Day presenter’s return

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker’s urgent talks with BBC ‘inching forward’ as schedule chaos continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker’s urgent talks with BBC ‘inching forward’ as schedule chaos continues

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker controversy: BBC releases statement after 'strength of feeling' among staff
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker controversy: BBC releases statement after 'strength of feeling' among staff

India TV News  

Regular football programming has gone off air on BBC following their suspension of Gary Lineker who allegedly breached their social media guidelines with his tweet criticising government policy on migration. For the unversed, Gary Lineker was told to step back from presenting the iconic British Football show 'Match of the Day' after his controversial. "The SJA would like to express …

BBC reverses Gary Lineker's suspension, will return as 'Match of the Day' presenter
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC reverses Gary Lineker's suspension, will return as 'Match of the Day' presenter

India TV News  

BBC has confirmed that Gary Lineker will return as the presenter of their flagship show 'Match of the Day'. This has ended a stand-off between BBC and Gary Lineker who was suspended for criticising UK government's asylum policy on his Twitter handle. BBC Director General Tim Davie lauded Gary Lineker calling him a valued part of the organisation and also …

Gary Lineker: Which celebrities have lent their support to Match of the Day presenter amid BBC row?
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker: Which celebrities have lent their support to Match of the Day presenter amid BBC row?

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims

The Independent  

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How BBC host’s tweet, suspension upended UK’s sports weekend
1 year, 9 months ago

How BBC host’s tweet, suspension upended UK’s sports weekend

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC’s sports coverage was hit with a second day of severe disruptions Sunday as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker, who was suspended by the broadcaster after he tweeted criticism of the British government’s asylum policy. In a post Tuesday to his 8.7 million followers on Twitter, Lineker described …

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