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MYSTERIOUS: 4 - What They Never Told You

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 · Mar 11, 2023

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

Bristol Post · Mar 11, 2023

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

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

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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.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2023

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

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023

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.

Chronicle Live · Mar 11, 2023

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

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

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

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

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Mar 11, 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

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 · Mar 11, 2023

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’

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

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.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker BBC row latest as Saturday's Match of The Day set to look very different

Late on Friday evening several of the show’s commentators shared a joint statement online, announcing they would also be stepping down from Saturday’s broadcast

Manchester Evening News · Mar 11, 2023

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Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker row explained - what he did, what the BBC did and what happens next

The BBC has rules on impartiality, did the Match of the Day star break them and do they even apply?

Nottingham Post · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker fallout continues as commentators and pundits set to boycott Match of the Day

The presenter has been asked to step aside following controversial tweets posted on his social media page

Manchester Evening News · Mar 11, 2023

Fatboy Slim backs Gary Lineker in Manchester and Liverpool FC's Jurgen Klopp said be considering BBC boycott

Footballers are said to be planning to boycott the BBC during the traditional post-match interview

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2023

‘Solidarity’ with Gary Lineker: Reaction as BBC removes presenter

Support pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government’s refugee policy.

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Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker 'in tears' as Match of the Day colleagues walk out in support of him

'The support has been overwhelming which, essentially, is a massive pie in the face for the BBC'

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

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

The Match Of The Day presenter has been asked to step back from his hosting duties on the BBC show following remarks he made on Twitter.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 11, 2023

MotD commentators 'step down' and players plan boycott as Gary Lineker row backlash becomes 'unmanageably big' for BBC

Commentators share late night statement announcing they are also stepping down from tonight's broadcast

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Players set to boycott Match of the Day interviews as commentators join pundits in walkout over suspension of Gary Lineker

BBC flagship show 'in meltdown' as backlash grows over host's removal for immigration policy tweet

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Match of the Day to air this weekend without pundits, BBC confirms

It comes as several pundits have boycotted the programme.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

BBC confirm Match of the Day will have no presenter or pundits after Gary Lineker stood down

The move comes after Alan Shearer joined Ian Wright in boycotting the flagship football highlights programme

Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

BBC make Gary Lineker 'step back' from Match of the Day after social media posts

Gary Lineker's colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have said they will also not present Match of the Day in solidarity

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