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This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story on the BBC row below:BBC chair Richard Sharp under growing pressure to quitThe former journalist and Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell praised Lineker for his “professionalism, accountability an…
BBC announces review of social media guidance after presenter was stood down over comments on asylum policy languageLineker to return to Match of the Day – latest updatesGary Lineker is to return to presenting sport on the BBC after he was taken off ai…
Executives race to resolve Match of the Day presenter standoff as senior Tories stop short of backing Richard Sharp on impartialityBBC executives are scrambling to repair relations with Gary Lineker and stave off a staff mutiny at the corporation, with…
Amir Qalenoie was rehired as the head coach of Iran’s National Football Team, known as Team Melli. He will replace Carlos Queiroz.
Corporation’s sports coverage severely disrupted as presenters and pundits pull out in solidarity with LinekerMatch of the Day viewing figures were unaffected by the absence of Gary Lineker on Saturday night.The shortened 20-minute version of the show …
Broadcaster admits output will be limited, including much reduced Match of the Day, after presenters’ show of solidarityGary Lineker suspension: live reactionThe BBC has apologised for the changes to this weekend’s sporting schedule and said it is “wor…
Corporation is risking its reputation by making an example of its highest-paid star over his tweets on asylum policyThe BBC’s decision to take Gary Lineker off air leaves its most outspoken personality with a potentially career-defining decision, as th…
BBC presenter has been no stranger to controversy before his latest comments about Suella BravermanGary Lineker to step back from presenting Match of the DayGary Lineker, the former Tottenham, Leicester and England striker who went on to become the BBC…
Decision taken after corporation takes its highest-paid presenter off air and his fellow broadcasters refuse to appear in solidarityMatch of the Day will be broadcast without any presenters or pundits this weekend, after the main host, Gary Lineker, wa…
Match of the Day host says he does not fear BBC suspension for comparing government language to that of 1930s GermanyWill Lineker get a red card from BBC? Probably notUK politics live – latest news updatesGary Lineker has said he will stand his ground …