The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker 'in tears' as Match of the Day colleagues walk out in support of him

'The support has been overwhelming which, essentially, is a massive pie in the face for the BBC'

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

What are the BBC’s guidelines on impartiality and do they apply to Gary Lineker?

The Match Of The Day presenter has been asked to step back from his hosting duties on the BBC show following remarks he made on Twitter.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Viewers cancel licence fee after BBC’s day of controversy marks ‘final straw’

Simone Gordon, from Lincoln, said she felt the BBC had ‘sold its soul’ after decisions relating to Gary Lineker and Sir David Attenborough.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Fatboy Slim shows support for Gary Lineker during Manchester show

The face of the suspended BBC football pundit appeared as part of the visual effects used in the DJ’s set at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Match of the Day commentators join pundit boycott after Gary Lineker stood down

Match of the Day is now set to air without its usual commentators and pundits but the programme may feature the Premier League’s world feed

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

What Match of the Day could look like with NO pundits and players boycotting interviews

Match of the Day will air as usual on Saturday, but not as we know it. The BBC's decision to stand down Gary Lineker has seen a host of his colleagues opt out in solidarity

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Match of the Day commentators confirm they WILL strike after Gary Lineker stood down

A host of pundits and presenters have already confirmed they will not be involved in Saturday night's programme after BBC announced Gary Lineker would step back from hosting

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Political football: how the UK’s culture wars engulfed the national game

For the first time in 59 years, the BBC’s flagship soccer show is broadcasting without a host because of a row over free speech

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023

Match of the Day plunged into fresh crisis with commentators threatening to join strike

Match of the Day is set for a radical change after the BBC stood Gary Lineker down from his presenting duties and the likes of Ian Wright announced they would not be taking part in the show

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Celebrities throw support behind Gary Lineker after Match of the Day standing down

Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Richard Osman are just some of the celebrities who have come out in support of Gary Lineker

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023