Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer will not face any disciplinary action for his decision to boycott Match of the Day in support of Gary Lineker. The Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer joined numerous commentators and pundits by standing in solidarity with the suspended presenter.
The BBC's decision to pull Lineker from the show due to a breach of the corporation's social media guidelines provoked widespread outcry. Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 both ran shortened editions on Saturday and Sunday night respectively.
Lineker's return to broadcasting duties was announced on Monday morning following a weekend of chaos across BBC Sport. The former England striker released a statement via social media thanking colleagues for their 'overwhelming' support.
