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The BBC needs the presenter perhaps more than the former footballer needs the corporation. And that could define any punishmentGary Lineker may have famously managed to avoid being carded for foul play during a 16-year professional football career, but…
Presenter mocks ‘freedom of speech champions … demanding silence from those with whom they disagree’A defiant Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has hit back at his critics and thanked his supporters after reports the BBC will have a “frank conver…
Football body’s decision criticised as ‘tone deaf’ Players and administrators have questioned why athletes were not chosenFifa’s decision to appoint supermodel Adriana Lima as an official ambassador for the Women’s World Cup was “tone deaf” and unnece…
Researchers have found a racial bias by match officials in the country’s top league, but say it could be linked to crowd pressure Referees in Italy’s top football league give more yellow and red cards to Black and darker-skinned players than to their l…
Football team that has been exiled from its home ground and endured an exodus of star players pulls off stunning win against Rennes on anniversary of warLive coverage of the Russia-Ukraine warUkraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk have not played in their home cit…
Football commentator, who has died aged 77, became known for his long sheepskin coat over many yearsJohn Motson was, for more than 50 years, known primarily for his voice, but his long sheepskin coat – worn on freezing touchlines and in cramped comment…
James Graham’s Dear England follows ‘gentle revolution’ implemented by men’s football managerA play chronicling “the gentle revolution” led by England men’s football manager, Gareth Southgate, is to be staged at the National Theatre.James Graham, the w…
Foreign ministry confirms that body of former Newcastle player to arrive in Accra on Sunday nightThe remains of the former Ghanaian international footballer Christian Atsu, who died in the devastating earthquake in Turkey, were being flown home on Sund…
The Gulf state bank’s offer to buy the English Premier League team has been criticised by humanitarian organisations, LGBTQ+ fan clubs and advocacy groups for football governanceA Qatar-led bid to take over Manchester United should not be entertained b…
Minute’s applause held at St James’ Park, where Ghanaian footballer spent five yearsTributes have been paid to the Ghanaian and former Premier League footballer Christian Atsu, who was found dead under the earthquake rubble of his home in Turkey.There …