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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, 1 week 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 …

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Frank Warren SLAMS Gary Lineker's 'Nazi Germany' claim and asks Match of the Day host 'what the f*** are you talking about' in rant on immigration
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Frank Warren SLAMS Gary Lineker's 'Nazi Germany' claim and asks Match of the Day host 'what the f*** are you talking about' in rant on immigration

Daily Mail  

Boxing promoter Frank Warren has slammed Gary Lineker's views on immigration in a rant. The former England football captain called the government's migrant crackdown 'immeasurably cruel' and likened it to Nazi Germany, which critics said breached the Beeb's strict impartiality rules. Boxing promoter Frank Warren has slammed Gary Lineker's views on immigration in a rant Lineker called the government's migrant …

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Gary Lineker slams Tory MP for ‘outrageous’ Nazi claim comments
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker slams Tory MP for ‘outrageous’ Nazi claim comments

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has fired back at a Conservative MP who falsely …

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Forget Nazis, Britain’s cruel refugee plan mimics its own history
1 year, 9 months ago

Forget Nazis, Britain’s cruel refugee plan mimics its own history

Al Jazeera  

Britain has historically been more a refugee-making country than a refugee-taking one. After celebrity football commentator Gary Lineker expressed his discomfort with the ugly rhetoric accompanying the Conservative government’s proposed “Illegal Migration Bill”, aimed at asylum seekers, the BBC took him off air. An obvious distraction from the widespread economic suffering in Britain and multiple allegations of Tory corruption, Prime …

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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 …

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BBC Boss will not step down as Lineker removal sparks chaos
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC Boss will not step down as Lineker removal sparks chaos

Firstpost  

London: The BBC’s director general Tim Davie said he will not resign after the publicly-funded broadcaster’s sport service was decimated on Saturday by a backlash to Gary Lineker’s removal as Match of the Day host. He added: “To be clear, success for me is Gary gets back on air and together we are giving to the audiences that world class …

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'BBC Made A Mistake': Employees Revolt After Top Sports Commentator Suspended for Anti-govt Remark
1 year, 9 months ago

'BBC Made A Mistake': Employees Revolt After Top Sports Commentator Suspended for Anti-govt Remark

News 18  

The British Broadcasting Corporation sparked one of the biggest crises after suspending top sports commentator Gary Lineker for criticising the UK government, leading to a staff rebellion. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order?— Gary …

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BBC boss Tim Davie speaks up amid Gary Lineker row; Rishi Sunak reacts too
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC boss Tim Davie speaks up amid Gary Lineker row; Rishi Sunak reacts too

Hindustan Times  

Tim Davie, director general of the BBC, said he will not resign amid criticism over the removal of Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host for criticising the Rishi Sunak-led UK government over its plans to stop migrants crossing the Channel on small boats. A Manchester City fan holds a banner reading "Gary Lineker for Prime Minister" ahead of …

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BBC's 'neutrality' claim in peril as it suspends soccer host Gary Lineker for anti-govt remarks – India TV
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC's 'neutrality' claim in peril as it suspends soccer host Gary Lineker for anti-govt remarks – India TV

India TV News  

The British Broadcasting Corporation is again facing tough questions across the world after it suspended one of its top-rated and much-appreciated sports show presenters for expressing disagreement with the government's policy on new asylum policy. The major development came hours after soccer host Gary Lineker criticised the UK government's latest "contentious" laws on asylum seekers from his social media account. …

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Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts
1 year, 9 months ago

Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts

Associated Press  

Former England captain Gary Lineker was temporarily removed on Friday from his role as presenter of the BBC’s flagship soccer highlights show in the wake of his criticism of the British government’s new asylum policy. The long-running “Match of the Day” program, which has been a national institution in Britain since the 1960s, will be aired on Saturday “without studio …

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BBC's 'crown jewel' Gary Lineker locks horns with govt over UK's immigration policy, says not afraid to be fired
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC's 'crown jewel' Gary Lineker locks horns with govt over UK's immigration policy, says not afraid to be fired

Firstpost  

London: England football great turned television presenter Gary Lineker refused to back down after coming under fire for comparing the British government’s new plan on illegal immigration to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany. “This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, …

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Gary Lineker vows to keep ‘speaking up’ despite BBC criticism for comparing Sunak’s small boats plan with Nazi Germany
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker vows to keep ‘speaking up’ despite BBC criticism for comparing Sunak’s small boats plan with Nazi Germany

The Independent  

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. Read our privacy policy A defiant Gary Lineker has vowed to continue speaking up …

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Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after comparing small boats migrant plan to Nazi Germany
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after comparing small boats migrant plan to Nazi Germany

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker will be given a talking-to by the BBC following …

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