The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker 'would return to Match of the Day but will not back down'

Son George says his father has been a 'bit disappointed' by the BBC telling to step down as football flagship show host

Wales Online · Mar 12, 2023

Match of the Day review – without Lineker, this is just 20 minutes of shameful, joyless TV

The embarrassingly truncated and hilariously silent ‘scab’ MotD proves that Gary Lineker is the best in the game – and that the BBC has absolutely shot itself in the foot

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

BBC One broadcast stripped back Match of the Day after Gary Lineker stood down

The show lasted 20 minutes and did not feature the usual title music or graphics.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

What BBC said before Match of the Day as iconic theme tune axed after Gary Lineker fallout

Match of the Day, the BBC's flagship football programme, is running for 20 minutes on Saturday evening with no hosts, pundits or match commentary

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023

Match of the Day fans slam "pointless" and "painful" episode as Gary Lineker absent

Saturday night's edition of Match of the Day was aired without a presenter, pundits, commentators or interviews with players and managers, leaving supporters furious at the BBC

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Match of the Day axe opening credits for apology in awkward replacement for Gary Lineker

Match of the Day was forced into going straight into the first match following its opening credits on Saturday night - with no presenters, pundits or commentators

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Gogglebox fans 'weep' as original cast members appear in ten-year anniversary special

One viewer began to 'weep' after seeing Leon and June return to their TV screen

Bristol Post · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker's secret hurt as son reveals this week has been overwhelming for his dad

Gary Lineker's son George has spoken out on the Match of the Day host's emotional week and revealed what brought the former professional footballer to tears after his tweet slamming proposed government policy went viral

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

BBC begs Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day calling him 'best in the business'

BBC Director General Tim Davie said success would be Gary Lineker 'getting back on air' amid the chaos surrounding its sports coverage as colleagues showed support by downing tools

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Brave way Gary Lineker told sons of axe before breaking down in tears

Gary Lineker attempted to put a brave face on his axing by the BBC, but it was the solidarity and support shown by his Match of the Day colleagues which made him emotional

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023