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Vincent Kompany jokes Cristiano Ronaldo would not get in his Burnley team: ‘We need players who can run’

Kompany was speaking as a pundit on the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the Qatar World Cup

The Independent UK

England’s World Cup clash against Iran is BBC’s most watched live-stream ever

England’s victory was watched more than 8 million times online

Evening Standard

England World Cup opener sets BBC record as Gary Lineker shares inside information

BBC Sport presenter Gary Lineker has confirmed that England's impressive win over Iran in their World Cup opener had set a new record in terms of viewing figures for the channel

Daily Mirror

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Legends of the fall: pundits bring cold comfort to World Cup viewers

If this Qatar tournament feels weird and uncomfortable, we can at least count on the battle of the broadcasters – BBC v ITV is a competition in itself

The Guardian - UK

The Qatar World Cup Is a Celebration of Authoritarianism

By consenting to Qatar's illiberal policies for residents and guests alike, FIFA has further besmirched its already tainted reputation.

Reason

Fifa’s rainbow armband ban is shameful

Brief letters: OneLove protest | Gary Lineker

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree Harry Kane will be "sick" despite England win

Harry Kane led England to a dominant win over Iran in their World Cup opener during which they scored six times - but the Tottenham star failed to get on the scoresheet

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Harry Maguire suffered "blurred vision" as Gary Lineker provides England injury update

Harry Maguire was substituted for Eric Dier in the 70th minute of England's 6-2 win over Iran in their opening World Cup match in Qatar following an apparent head injury

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker apologises to BBC iPlayer viewers over issues in England World Cup win

BBC iPlayer viewers were unable to watch England's win over Iran in the first-half as Gary Lineker apologised at half-time during the World Cup opener

Daily Mirror

England fans fume as BBC iPlayer down for World Cup kick-off vs Iran

The BBC streaming service appeared to cut at the start of the World Cup match

Liverpool Echo

BBC iPlayer down: Gary Lineker apologises after app stops working for England World Cup match

The BBC’s iPlayer has stopped working for England’s first World Cup match, against Iran.

The Independent UK

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker criticise FIFA's OneLove armband stance - "It's not fair!"

The FA announced the decision to not wear the OneLove armband in England’s opening World Cup game against Iran with numerous pundits having criticised the backtrack in face of FIFA threats

Daily Mirror

Alex Scott wears OneLove armband in powerful on-air gesture after England ban

Former England international Alex Scott decided to wear the OneLove armband during a pitchside segment on BBC One ahead of the Three Lions' opening World Cup match against Iran

Daily Mirror

"Stop with the lies" - Alex Scott defends covering World Cup in Qatar amid U-turn claims

Alex Scott was part of the BBC Sport team alongside Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams that spoke out before the opening game of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday

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The Independent UK

Piers Morgan attacks BBC over ‘outrageously disrespectful’ Qatar World Cup coverage

’Spare us this absurd hypocrisy,’ broadcaster wrote

Chronicle Live

What is Harry Kane's One Love armband for? FA confirm England captain won't wear it for Iran game

England captain Harry Kane could receive a yellow card for wearing a One Love armband for the opening game against Ira

Al Jazeera

BBC relegates World Cup opening ceremony to online coverage

Pundits on the main broadcast talked about human rights instead of airing the inclusivity-themed ceremony.

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker hits back at furious claims BBC didn't show World Cup opening ceremony

The BBC host was at the heart of the broadcast of the opening game of the World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador but was forced to respond to severe criticism following the match

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Wales Online

How the BBC snubbed World Cup opening ceremony in favour of confronting Qatar controversies

Gary Lineker fronted the coverage which looked at the treatment of migrant workers, the ban on homosexuality in Qatar and alleged corruption in FIFA

Chronicle Live

BBC's Gary Lineker starts World Cup with powerful speech on Qatar as channel snubs opening ceremony

BBC football anchor and former England striker Gary Lineker opened coverage of Qatar v Ecuador with a monologue about the host nation

Football London

Piers Morgan criticises 'disrespectful' BBC World Cup decision as Gary Lineker praised for opener

World Cup news: BBC decision with World Cup opening ceremony attracts attention as Qatar criticism becomes clear.

Daily Mirror

BBC accused of being "outrageously disrespectful to Qatar" by furious Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan tore into the BBC after it chose to fix the spotlight on the many issues surrounding the Qatar World Cup rather than show the tournament's opening ceremony

Chronicle Live

Alan Shearer's response to Newcastle and Saudi question in World Cup debate on Qatar

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer expressed his delight at the Magpies' form under Eddie Howe but admits it is 'absolutely' right for countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar to be scrutinised

Wales Online

Thousands of fans leave World Cup opening game early in depressing scenes

The opening game of the World Cup was won by Ecuador, who beat their hosts Qatar 2-0

Wales Online

Gary Lineker just spoke a bit of Welsh to Wales manager Rob Page live on TV

The Wales boss was looking ahead to the upcoming campaign during the BBC's coverage of Qatar v Ecuador

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