The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

BBC's full apology to staff as sports coverage is thrown into chaos over Gary Lineker row

The BBC apologised to its staff this weekend in a letter which was leaked after the broadcaster's sports programming was thrown into chaos amid their decision to temporarily pull Gary Lineker from Match of the Day

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

BBC boss Tim Davie says will not resign over Gary Lineker row but admits ‘difficult day’

BBC director general wants to get Gary Lineker ‘back on air’, broadcaster confirms

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker row: What time is Match of the Day tonight?

A public row has erupted over the BBC's decision to stand Gary Lineker down from Match of the Day duties

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Lord Alan Sugar responds to Gary Lineker BBC row comments and gets into heated spat with Piers Morgan

A number of celebrities have spoken up about the situation and shown their support for Lineker.

Daily Record · Mar 11, 2023

Prime Minister says BBC's Gary Lineker decision is 'matter for them' and 'not everyone will always agree' with policy

Rishi Sunak has now released a statement about the row

Chronicle Live · Mar 11, 2023

Rishi Sunak breaks silence on Gary Lineker and BBC fallout as Match of the Day turmoil continues

The Prime Minister released a statement on Saturday following the BBC's decision to not allow Gary Lineker to host Match of the Day

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issues statement on Gary Lineker BBC row

The PM has commented following the BBC's decision to ask the Match of the Day host to step back from his duties

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Rishi Sunak hopes BBC row with Gary Lineker can be resolved but ‘not a matter for government’

The prime minister said he hopes the matter is resolved in a ‘timely manner’

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Sunak says Lineker BBC row ‘a matter for them’ as he defends asylum policy

The Prime Minister has weighed in for the first time since the BBC stood Lineker down from Match Of The Day presenting duties.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Match of the Day to last just 20 minutes as BBC in turmoil after Gary Lineker decision

The BBC's flagship football programme looks set to run for just 20 minutes on Saturday evening, with no match commentary

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023