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BBC sports coverage disrupted for second day over Gary Lineker Twitter row

LONDON: The BBC's sports coverage faced a second day of disruption on Sunday as several members of its staff refused to work in solidarity with star football host Gary Lineker, who was taken off air over a tweet criticising the British government's migration policy.

The Times of India

Gary Lineker holds urgent talks with BBC bosses over Match of the Day fiasco

Gary Lineker and the BBC are in talks over a reconciliation after the broadcaster's decision to suspend him over his tweets about the Government's immigration policy caused chaos

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims

LBC presenter claims Match of the Day host agreed comparison with 1930s Germany had crossed a line

The Independent UK

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Lineker and Vorderman are a more effective opposition than Labour. No wonder the Tories feel threatened

When indecent populists are challenged by people who are both decent and popular, they realise they’re in danger, says Guardian columnist Hannah Jane Parkinson

The Guardian - UK

What time is Match of the Day 2 on as 'much reduced' show expected after Gary Lineker decision

Match of the Day 2 is set to be scaled down with no pundits, presenters, or commentary

Liverpool Echo

Match of the Day 2 to feature commentary after Gary Lineker row in Sunday's cut-back show

Match of the Day 2 will include commentary on Sunday evening but it will still be a cut-back show in the wake of the Gary Lineker furore

Football London

Saturday’s limited Match of the Day watched by 2.6 million viewers

The show was radically different as it aired for only 20 minutes and did not include presenters or even its famous theme tune

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GB News' 'alternative' Match of the Day branded 'pathetic and cringe' by pained viewers

The news broadcaster tried to fill a sporting void left in the wake of Gary Lineker's fall-out with BBC bosses

Daily Mirror

Fans make Gary Lineker point as Sky Sports lose commentary in Fulham vs Arsenal

Sky Sports were forced to apologise after losing commentary as Arsenal opened the scoring in their crucial Premier League clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Son of EuroMillions winner Dolores McNamara has house renovation plans held up due to possible impact on bats

Last month, Gary McNamara and Michelle McNamara lodged plans for 'Stable Lodge'

Irish Mirror

Gary Lineker's son "proud" of his dad and thanks public for "overwhelming" support

George Lineker has penned an emotional statement after the BBC row over Dad Gary's comments in response to the government's asylum policy goes on

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's 25-word response after being questioned over BBC future

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was controversially taken off air by the BBC on Friday afternoon

Liverpool Echo

Match of the Day star Gary Lineker 'offered big new job' after BBC suspension

Saturday night's Match of the Day went ahead - but it was very different

Nottingham Post

Chelsea WSL fans unhappy with BBC after half-time highlights from Arsenal defeat shown

The fall-out from the Gary Lineker v BBC saga has impacted their coverage of the WSL fixture between Chelsea and Manchester United, with no studio or touchline analysis or presentation.

Daily Mirror

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Gary Lineker pictured as his Sunday plans revealed while BBC announce MOTD2 changes

Gary Lineker will be surrounded by his family on Sunday after being forced to "step back" from presenting Match of the Day by the BBC for criticising the government

Manchester Evening News

Match of the Day 2 decision taken amid ongoing Gary Lineker BBC crisis

Manchester United take on Southampton in the Premier League today

Liverpool Echo

Everton goalkeeper sends touching message to Gary Lineker as BBC coverage hit by staff boycott

Saturday's Match of the Day was reduced to 20 minutes with no presenter, pundits or commentary

The Independent UK

Timeline of the Gary Lineker tweet row

The sports pundit, 62, has been embroiled in a row over impartiality after criticising the government’s Illegal Immigration Bill.

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Bangkok Post

BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

LONDON - Britain's finance minister on Sunday said "people's confidence" in the BBC needed to be restored as the broadcaster's boss vowed not to quit amid the chaos surrounding Gary Lineker's removal as Match of the Day host.

The Independent UK

More coverage disruptions at BBC as Lineker crisis deepens

The BBC’s sports coverage is facing a second day of severe disruptions as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker

The Guardian - UK

What is the BBC’s social media policy and what does it mean for stars like Lineker?

The public service broadcaster’s guidelines are in the spotlight amid a row over a tweet by the presenter

The Independent UK

What did Gary Lineker tweet?

Lineker decries ‘immeasurably cruel policy’ in response to Suella Braverman’s immigration bill

The National (Scotland)

BBC urged to get a ‘grip’ after boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker on Sunday

THE BBC has been urged to get a “grip” of the impartiality row over Gary Lineker as its sports coverage faced disruption for a second…

The Independent UK

Saturday’s limited Match Of The Day watched by 2.6 million viewers

The show was radically different as it aired for only 20 minutes and did not include presenters or even its famous theme tune.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland weather warning issued for snow and ice in several counties

The forecaster has issued a new yellow warning for parts of Northern Ireland which comes into effect on Monday

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