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Daily Mirror
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Amy Denman & Joel Leaver

Gary Lineker 'WILL return to BBC next weekend' after broadcaster row

Gary Lineker will be returning to the BBC next weekend to cover the FA Cup, it has been reported.

The presenter, 62, will reportedly front the BBC's FA Cup coverage next Saturday after being told to 'stand down' by the BBC for this weekend's Match of the Day.

He is said to have struck a deal with the broadcaster today, with the agreement reportedly being announced soon after tense talks amid an impartiality row.

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