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The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

What the papers say – March 13

The majority of Monday’s newspapers continue to follow the standoff between Gary Lineker and the BBC.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker 'closing' on Match of the Day return as BBC bosses face calls to quit

BBC director general Tim Davie and chair Richard Sharp are under severe pressure after being accused of bowing to Tory pressure to ditch Match of the Day host Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak suffers major blow after George Osborne backs Gary Lineker in migrants controversy

Former Tory chancellor George Osborne criticised the rhetoric around asylum policy by some in his party

The Independent UK

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'BBC has handled the Gary Lineker row terribly - they've been intimidated by the Tories'

The Mirror is arguing for Gary Lineker to be back on our screens as soon as possible - the BBC has exposed themselves for applying its own guidance inconsistently

Daily Mirror

'Tory obsession with Gary Lineker won't hide the mess they're making of Britain'

Tory MPs are keen to talk about migrant boats the Gary Lineker row rather than how they have made a mess of the economy and the NHS, writes the Mirror's Kevin Maguire

Daily Mirror

Who is embattled BBC director-general Tim Davie?

Mr Davie has had a tumultuous week after deciding to suspend Gary Lineker over a tweet about the Government’s asylum policy.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker and BBC talks ‘moving in the right direction’ – reports

Football coverage on TV and radio shows was severely impacted across the weekend as pundits walked out in ‘solidarity’ with Lineker.

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Gary Lineker reportedly returning to BBC next weekend after broadcaster row

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is set to return to the BBC next weekend after being told to 'stand down' from this weekend's show

Wales Online

Morning Mail: ACBF-Youpla victims wait for compensation, Oscar goodie bag gift prompts questions

Record profit for Saudi Aramco, Gary Lineker row deepens, Oscars coverage kicks off

The Guardian - AU

Gary Lineker reportedly returning to BBC after impartiality row

The long-term presenter of their flagship Match of the Day highlights show has been off air since Friday after the broadcaster found his tweet to be in breach of their impartiality regulations.

Daily Record

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer return to punditry duties after boycotting Match of the Day

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer were the first to launch a boycott of the BBC after the broadcaster stood Gary Lineker down from his Match of the Day hosting duties on Friday night

Daily Mirror

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

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is set to return to the BBC next weekend after being told to 'stand down' from this weekend's show amid the fallout over a now-viral tweet, according to reports

Daily Mirror

Sportscene airs with no pundits AGAIN as Gary Lineker fallout continues to wreak havoc on Scottish coverage

The fallout from the broadcaster's row with Lineker has bled into the Scottish coverage with Sportscene airing without pundits for the second night running.

Daily Record

Northern Ireland weather for St Patrick's week as more snow predicted

St Patrick's Day isn't looking too bright at this stage

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The Guardian - UK

Pressure on BBC chair mounts over Gary Lineker suspension

Executives race to resolve Match of the Day presenter standoff as senior Tories stop short of backing Richard Sharp on impartiality

Daily Mirror

BBC commentator explains decision to continue working despite Gary Lineker saga

BBC commentators returned to their roles on Sunday - as the row between the broadcaster and presenter Gary Lineker over impartiality continues to dominate the headlines

Daily Mirror

Inside BBC crisis talks amid toxic Gary Lineker saga as Match of the Day ratings emerge

Gary Lineker did not appear on a watered-down Match of the Day on Saturday evening after being stepped down by BBC chiefs leading to a boycott by his colleagues including pundits and commentators

Daily Record

When will Gary Lineker be back on Match of the Day? Comeback date emerges as BBC talks 'progressing well'

Lineker has been off air as a row over his tweets criticising the government's immigration policy continues.

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The Independent UK

BBC chair Richard Sharp faces fresh scrutiny amid Gary Lineker impartiality row

An investigation is being undertaken into Mr Sharp’s appointment after he became embroiled in a cronyism row over helping Boris Johnson.

The Guardian - UK

Tim Davie: BBC director general embroiled in Gary Lineker controversy

Critics claim former marketing man at centre of row over impartiality is too close to the government

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan blasts Sarah Vine for comparing Gary Lineker to Vladimir Putin

Sarah Vine and Piers Morgan bickered on Twitter about whether Match Of The Day star Gary Lineker is an 'enemy of free speech' after his fallout with the BBC

The Independent UK

Urgent talks between BBC and Gary Lineker ‘inching forward’ as schedule chaos continues

BBC hopes to bring its star presenter back to his hosting seat before long

The Guardian - UK

Home Office removed image of Huw Edwards from tweet about migration bill after BBC complaints

Exclusive: BBC asked department to remove footage from tweet of video explainer of legislation

The Times of India

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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