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Gary Lineker reinstated by BBC as policy review to take place

The fallout from Lineker's tweet caused chaos with the BBC's sports broadcasts over the weekend.

Irish Mirror

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded

The 62-year-old sports pundit has been at the centre of a row over impartiality after criticising the Government’s Illegal Immigration Bill.

The Independent UK

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

There is “growing confidence” that Gary Lineker will return to host Match Of The Day as reports suggest he and the BBC are closing in on the impartiality row

The Independent UK

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Timeline of the Gary Lineker tweet row

The sports pundit, 62, has been embroiled in a row over impartiality after criticising the government’s Illegal Immigration Bill.

The Independent UK

Tory MP brutally mocked for saying stripped back Match of the Day was 'best in years'

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton claimed last night's episode was the "best in years" after Gary Lineker's suspension, having been among the Tories to take swipes at the presenter last week

Daily Mirror

How much is Gary Lineker paid?

Lineker has been the BBC’s highest paid presenter for five years

The Independent UK

Match of the Day fans crack jokes as another major part of the show is missing in 'weird' almost silent episode

There was an apology as MOTD was screened for just 20 minutes on Saturday night following the Gary Lineker fallout

Manchester Evening News

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Gary Lineker has public's backing over BBC MOTD suspension, poll suggests

Only 27% of people quizzed said they backed the suspension, while a majority said other presenters were right to stop work

Wales Online

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

BBC's Match of the Day replica program provokes mixed response on social media

The program, which was not officially called Match of the Day, showed highlights of all today's games without commentary

Irish Mirror

MOTD's replacement was 'like first Covid lockdown' but some viewers preferred it

'Premier League Highlights' format divides viewers

Wales Online

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

BBC boss Tim Davie will not resign over Gary Lineker debacle amid sports coverage chaos

Tim Davie, BBC director general, says he will not resign over the handling of Gary Lineker criticising the government on Twitter, apologising that audiences "have been affected" thanks to the huge backlash

Daily Mirror

Carol Vorderman shares support for Gary Lineker amid BBC row

The star has taken to Twitter to share a clip which she has urged people to watch

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Wales Online

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

The National (Scotland)

Sportscene to follow MOTD format amid Gary Lineker BBC row

It all stems from a row between the national public service broadcaster and MOTD host Lineker.

Liverpool Echo

Match of the Day turmoil gets even worse as BBC face 'commentary rights' problem

Gary Lineker will not host MOTD tonight and BBC may be forced to air show without analysis or commentary

Chronicle Live

Ian Wright to quit Match of the Day permanently if BBC sack Gary Lineker

The 59-year-old Arsenal and England legend has took a stand of solidarity with his fellow pundit and MOTD host.

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Wales Online

Why isn't Gary Lineker presenting Match of the Day? His Twitter comments and what the BBC have said

Many pundits are boycotting BBC football shows in solidarity with Gary Lineker

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker: How much is the Match of the Day presenter paid?

Lineker has been the BBC’s highest paid presenter for five years

Chronicle Live

Football Focus and Final Score pulled off air after presenters boycott shows amid Gary Lineker fallout

Hosts Alex Scott and Jason Mohammad have joining several others including Alan Shearer and Ian Wright in boycotting the BBC over the row

Wales Online

There will be no player interviews on Match of the Day today, says PFA

The Gary Lineker row means the show will go ahead with no hosts, pundits, commentators or player interviews

The Independent UK

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Lineker row – former director-general

Greg Dyke spoke out before Saturday’s Match Of The Day goes ahead without a presenter, pundits and several regular commentators.

The Independent UK

Decision to take Gary Lineker off Match of the Day was mistaken, says ex-BBC boss

Greg Dyke said that ‘news and current affairs employees are expected to be impartial and not the rest’

Manchester Evening News

Match of the Day commentators deal further blow to BBC show following Gary Lineker controversy

Former England striker Gary Lineker says he was "told to step back" from his Match of the Day presenting duties.

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