The Latest Breaking News from Football

BBC crisis deepens as flagship shows pulled and clubs abandon Match of the Day in Gary Lineker fallout

5 Live Sport, Football Focus and Final Score pulled as row with sports presenters erupts

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2023

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus as BBC crisis over Gary Lineker deepens

Football Focus host Scott said it ‘doesn’t feel right’ to go ahead with the show while Jason Mohammad will not present Final Score

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Football Focus and Final Score axed as BBC Radio 5 Live commentators also stand down

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Fatboy Slim pays 'respect' tribute to Gary Lineker during gig as crowd cheer support

Normal Cook flashed up the face of the suspended BBC football pundit Gary Lineker as part of the visual effects in Fatboy Slim's set at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday night

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

‘I’m with Gary’: Fatboy Slim’s support for Gary Lineker met by loud cheers at Manchester gig amid BBC row

Suspended BBC football pundit appeared as part of the visual effects in DJ’s set at Victoria Warehouse show

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker 'overwhelmed' by support from Match of the Day colleagues

The broadcaster announced that the England legend would be 'stepping back' from the popular football program on Friday after he "breached guidelines".

Daily Record · Mar 11, 2023

Rangers take European inspiration with innovative academy 'Ready' blueprint

READY. The motto of Rangers is a way of life at Ibrox. It is also a challenge.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2023

Fans call for "outdated" 3pm blackout rule to be scrapped in investigation over Arsenal anger

SPECIAL REPORT: Last Saturday’s memorable Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth was not shown on television due to English football’s ‘3pm blackout’ rule

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Tony Mowbray sets out what Pierre Ekwah needs to do before he is ready for Sunderland's starting XI

January signing Pierre Ekwah is a major talent but has yet to start a senior game

Chronicle Live · Mar 11, 2023

Edinburgh footballer on the day he swapped shirts with superstar Pelé after 5-1 win

Unable to get into the 'Turnbulls Tornadoes' first team at Hibs in the early 1970s, Alex Pringle left Scotland for Florida, where he ended up playing against the likes of Pelé to packed stadiums in the sunshine and for double the money.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 11, 2023