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BBC announces social media policy review while reinstating Gary Lineker to Match of the Day

The Former England striker, who has hosted Match of the Day since 1999, came under fire for his social media commentary on the government's asylum seeker policy.

ABC News

BBC has done the right thing asking Lineker to step away, boss says after return

The director-general of the corporation said he ‘respects the views’ of staff who stepped away from sports programming at the weekend.

The Independent UK

Twitter reacts as Gary Lineker is reinstated with BBC's Match of the Day

Fellow pundits, celebrities and fans of Lineker rejoiced amid the revelation that the BBC will be reinstating the 62-year-old professional pundit to his normal duties

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Gary Lineker to present live Man City-Burnley FA Cup tie for BBC return

Mark Chapman is set to present Saturday night’s Match of the Day highlights show.

The Independent UK

What channel is Crusaders vs Cliftonville on? TV and live stream info for Monday's game

It's a massive North Belfast derby on Monday night and it's live on TV

Belfast Live

Inside Gary Lineker's 'unusual' relationship with ex-wife as family support star

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has sparked division after he criticised the Government's new Illegal Migration Bill and questioned their use of language towards refugees.

Daily Mirror

BBC reverses Lineker suspension after row over criticism of UK asylum policy

Gary Lineker will return as presenter of flagship BBC football show Match of the Day, the broadcaster said Monday, ending a crisis sparked by his criticism of the UK government's new asylum policy.

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BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post

The BBC says Gary Lineker will return to the airwaves

The Independent UK

Gary Neville mocks the BBC over Gary Lineker and Match of the Day U-turn

Gary Neville has responded after the BBC issued an apology to Gary Lineker following the news that the former England striker will return to his Match of the Day position

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker hailed as 'hero' after BBC reinstates Match of the Day host

The former England striker is set to return to his presenting duties on Saturday following the row

Bristol Post

Tory-linked BBC chair must resign over Gary Lineker row, Greens demand

THE Tory-linked BBC chairman must resign over a litany of recent scandals including the Gary Lineker row, the Scottish Greens have said.

The National (Scotland)

So Lineker is back. The mutiny is over. But the BBC can’t risk this humiliation again

The standoff occurred because the rules are not clear and the BBC management is dysfunctional. Both must be addressed now, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK

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

Is the BBC right to bring back Gary Lineker? Tell us

We want to know what you think

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The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

Gary Lineker tweets his support for refugees minutes after BBC suspension lifted

The presenter said he was "immeasurably proud to work with the best and fairest broadcaster in the world"

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker doubles down on migrant issue that sparked BBC saga with emphatic statement

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was reinstated by the BBC - just three days after he was axed for questioning the government's use of language towards refugees.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed

Presenter will ‘abide by the editorial guidelines’ until internal review on BBC’s social media guidelines concludes

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Liverpool Echo

Every word of John Barnes' powerful message of support for Gary Lineker as BBC return confirmed

The BBC has announced it has reached a deal with Gary Lineker - meaning he will be returning to programming this weekend

The National (Scotland)

Lucien Laviscount says 'F*** the Tories' at Oscars due to Gary Lineker situation

Lucien Laviscount made his displeasure at the Conservative party known at the 2023 Oscars when responding to a question about Gary Lineker

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker row: No 10 refuses to say Sunak has confidence in Tim Davie as star ‘delighted’ to return to BBC – as it happened

Downing Street declines to say whether PM has confidence in BBC director-general after furore over Match of the Day presenter

Daily Mirror

Holly Willoughby wades into Gary Lineker row as she praises BBC solidarity

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have shared their thoughts on Gary Lineker's row with the BBC, with Holly praising Gary's work colleagues for their solidarity

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day after BBC suspension

BBC announces review of social media guidance after presenter was stood down over comments on asylum policy language

Liverpool Echo

Every word of Gary Lineker's emotional 140-word statement after BBC decision

Gary Lineker has spoken for the first time since reaching an agreement with the BBC over returning to Match of the Day

Irish Mirror

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day - and 'glad we have found a way forward'

"I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air," Lineker said in a short statement shared by the BBC Press office

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