Motherwell v Celtic penalty explained after VAR decision sparks fury IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Gary Lineker says Celtic penalty call arguably ‘worst VAR decision’ he has seen Reigning champions Celtic host league leaders Hearts on the final day of the season. The Independent UK · May 14
Worst VAR decision ever? Celtic penalty branded 'disgusting' as title race takes new twist Celtic’s 99th-minute penalty has caused outrage in Scottish Premiership and beyond Evening Standard · May 14
Greta Thunberg and Gary Lineker sign letter defending Southbank Centre chair Misan Harriman accused of promoting Golders Green attack ‘conspiracies’ and comparing Reform voters to Nazis The Guardian - UK · May 13
The Players With the Most Goals at the World Cup Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight. Sports Illustrated · May 8
Arsenal told which two fixtures will decide Premier League title race Any dropped points will prove crucial in neck-and-neck title race Evening Standard · Apr 27
Millie Bright and Rachel Daly’s podcast issues apology over use of Lauren James picture The production team behind Daly Brightness has apologised and said neither player was involved in the selection of the episode thumbnail The Independent UK · Apr 16
“As a player I never had sleepless nights. As a manager, I do. I woke up one night and my heart-rate was 189. Had to go to hospital. Panic attack. It's unbelievable the stress" Henry Winter speaks to Robbie Savage about the toll of management The Welsh midfielder unloads about mental health, insecurity, why he’s hated at Maccesfield, Birmingham and Leicester City, how Craig Bellamy kept his spirits up, finding a family at Forest Green and how management has affected his marriage FourFourTwo · Apr 11
‘Sir Alex Ferguson called after we won the title. He said the most important thing I did was never let the team feel the burden of responsibility, always calm, always smiling’ Former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri recalls the historic title win Andrea Bocelli, a call from Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Lineker on air with no trousers – Leicester City went all out in their Premier League title celebrations FourFourTwo · Apr 5
England's loss to Japan showed that they are on the brink of a problem that they haven't had for nearly 50 years - and no one can solve it England have teething problems in their squad - but a huge long-term issue could be just around the corner FourFourTwo · Apr 1
'I can’t see how Ben White can be ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold - I think that it’s really insulting to a seriously top full-back, whether it’s his attitude, or he’s not brilliant defensively' Gary Lineker discusses 'personal' issue in England setup Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has not appeared for the Three Lions since June 2025 FourFourTwo · Mar 31
Barcelona have signed English winger in sensational swoop: report Barcelona have landed an English talent, as the Blaugrana bring the best of British to Catalonia FourFourTwo · Feb 23
BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup – but who will host the final? Corporation says there are ‘no favourites’ among MOTD hosts Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
Eni Aluko damages her legacy with her latest attack on Ian Wright The former England international is a pioneer in football and the media. But her broadside on TV punditry is another own goal, empowering the most chauvinistic commentators The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 ‘Am I at peak popularity? I hope not’: on the road with Zack Polanski, from protest to podcast to Heaven nightclub With polls and membership at an all-time high, the Green party are having a moment – and it’s largely down to their charismatic (if slightly cheesy) new leader. Can he really pull off a socialist revolution?
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Transfer deadline day live: Liverpool sign Jacquet, Mateta future confirmed, Benzema’s Saudi switch All the latest news, gossip and rumours from the January transfer window
Marie Claire · Jan 30 Prince William’s “Emotional Rollercoaster” Night Out with Close Friend Edward van Cutsem Villa 'til he dies.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 BBC will not fund pundits working for rival podcasts during World Cup The BBC made clear it will not use licence fee payers’ money to help pundits such as Micah Richards work for rival podcasts during this summer’s World Cup
The Independent UK · Jan 29 BBC will not fund Alan Shearer and Micah Richards’ World Cup podcast costs The pair present The Rest Is Football alongside Gary Lineker, which will be shown on Netflix this summer in video form.
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Gary Lineker’s producer of The Rest Is History podcast secures US investment The Chernin Group (TCG) has taken a minority stake in London-based media and production business Goalhanger and will have a seat on its board.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Match of the Day scores viewing figures success with BBC’s new digital strategy Match of the Day’s viewing figures have increased considerably this season in a vindication of the BBC’s new digital strategy, according to data obtained by the Guardian
Evening Standard · Jan 27 'I know': Arsenal handed potential boost for £86m Julian Alvarez transfer Gunners have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid striker
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Lineker urges Arsenal to sign £81m star after Manchester United disaster Gary Lineker has urged Arsenal to sign an £81m player following their 3-2 loss to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (25 January).
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Brahim Diaz and the worst Panenka penalty misses after Afcon despair AFCON 2026: Morocco star Brahim Diaz blew the chance to win the 2026 Afcon final against Senegal at the end of normal time after a dreadful Panenka attempt, writes Aman Mahmood, but he is far from the first culprit
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 Global buys majority stake in Gary Neville’s YouTube group The Overlap European media giant aims to emulate success of sports podcast network Goalhanger, founded by Gary Lineker