For a programme that was only ever supposed to be about the goals, Match of the Day has now become about something else entirely - not least the future of the programme, the BBC and the very role of football within politics.
The news of Gary Lineker’s departure was quickly followed by Ian Wright, and then Alan Shearer, announcing they will not be available this Saturday out of solidarity. The levy has broke. Something had to give, especially with how politicised sport has become.
