The BBC has said on-screen presenters and contributors are “regularly reminded of the guidelines in relation to clothing” after Gary Lineker appeared to break rules by wearing outfits he advertises. The Match Of The Day host appeared to be dressed in a T-shirt and jacket from the Next range he endorses during England’s opening Euros […]
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Gary Lineker ‘regrets’ fallout with BBC over social media comments
Gary Lineker has said he regrets the fallout between himself and the BBC after a row over impartiality, and said the support he received from colleagues left him in tears. The Match Of The Day host, 63, was taken off air by the corporation after comparing the language used to launch a UK government asylum […]
Gary Lineker says he received ‘threats’ after retweet about Israeli sports ban
Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker has said he received threats after he retweeted and later deleted a post on social media that called for Israel to be banned from international sporting events, including football. The post on X, formerly Twitter, by the Palestinian Campaign For The Academic And Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), […]
‘Sorry this is late!’ – Elton John settles £10 football bet with Gary Lineker
Sir Elton John has apologised to Gary Lineker for settling a £10 (€11.53) bet several weeks late after his beloved Watford Football Club lost to Leicester City. Match Of The Day host Lineker shared a photo to social media which featured a handwritten card from the Rocket Man singer alongside a £10 note. The card […]