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Gary Lineker says BBC row was ‘so disproportionate’ and ‘never thought tweet would be an issue’

Match of the Day presenter says BBC ‘recognised’ that ‘people make mistakes’ and have apologised

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Match of the Day's long-held feelings on Gary Lineker as WhatsApp group messages leaked

A number of pundits pulled out of Match of the Day on Saturday after Gary Lineker was told to step back from presenting duties, with the BBC airing a shortened show

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

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

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023