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Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker wins ÂŁ4.9 million tax battle
The Match Of The Day host was told by the taxman he should have been classed as an employee of the BBC and BT Sport for his presenting duties, rather than as a freelancer

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet
“I’m still bewildered by it. I think it was so disproportionate.”

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints
Lineker, 62, was briefly suspended as host of Match Of The Day this month over his criticism of the Government’s asylum policy on Twitter but returned to air following a boycott by top on-air talent at the broadcaster

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker cancels Match Of The Day Live appearance due to illness
Former England player and presenter Alex Scott will be hosting the coverage of Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final between Brighton & Hove Albion and Grimsby Town

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker back on air as Alan Shearer addresses suspension row
Shearer was one of the first high-profile figures to say he would not appear on Match of the Day last Saturday after Lineker was pulled from the BBC’s output over a tweet.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker returns to present BBC’s FA Cup coverage after impartiality row
It will mark the 62-year-old broadcaster’s first appearance on the BBC since he was told to step back from hosting Match Of The Day in a row over impartiality

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker set for TV return as part of BBC’s FA Cup coverage
Lineker will present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Lineker thought he had ‘special agreement’ with Tim Davie over tweets says agent
The row was sparked after Lineker was taken off air for a tweet comparing the language used to launch a new asylum seeker policy to that of 1930s Germany.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020
Sack Lineker and replace with a woman ‘at half the price’, says ex-BBC governor
The suggestion from David Young sparked outcry from his own Labour benches in the House of Lords.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter
The former footballer re-shared a private message which said his eldest son, George, should to be “burned at the stake” for his public support of his father

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded
Here is a timeline of how events unfolded.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day presenter
The BBC's director-general has apologised. 

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
BBC and Gary Lineker closing in on deal to resolve impartiality row
The corporation is expected to announce it is reviewing its social media guidelines following the controversy

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

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Match Of The Day viewing figures up half a million amid Lineker impartiality row
The BBC One football highlights programme had an average audience of 2.6 million on Saturday night compared with the 2.1 million viewers who tuned in last Saturday, according to BBC overnight figures.

Sun, 12 Mar, 2023

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BBC urged to get a ‘grip’ as Match Of The Day 2 set to air without presenters
The BBC has been urged to get a “grip” of the impartiality row over Gary Lineker as its sports coverage faced disruption for a second consecutive day.

Sun, 12 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker will not ‘back down on his word’, according to his son
Saturday’s Match Of The Day aired for only 20 minutes and did not include accompanying commentary or analysis from pundits or even its famous theme tune

Sun, 12 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Klopp bemused by Gary Lineker's sanction by BBC
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he cannot understand the BBC's decision to stand down Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day, insisting it should be possible for people to express their opinions.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

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Jurgen Klopp bemused by Gary Lineker issue after BBC stands down presenter
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he could not understand the BBC’s decision to stand down Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker file photo
The people who joined the BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker
The BBC’s football coverage on Saturday was ripped up as several more presenters and reporters withdrew in solidarity with Gary Lineker

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

BBC's top earning on-air talent
What are the BBC’s guidelines on impartiality and do they apply to Gary Lineker?
Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has been asked to step back from his hosting duties on the BBC show after becoming embroiled in a row over impartiality.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

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Match Of The Day studio presentation and punditry cancelled amid Lineker row
Alan Shearer and Ian Wright have announced they are boycotting Match Of The Day this weekend over the BBC’s decision to stand Gary Lineker down from the show

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

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Ian Wright and Alan Shearer boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC
Lineker, 62, has been embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new Government asylum policy with 1930s Germany on Twitter

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill
Gary Lineker says he stands by criticism of British government’s immigration policy
Gary Lineker has said he stands by his criticism of the British government’s immigration policy and does not fear suspension by the BBC.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

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Downing Street brands Gary Lineker’s criticism of asylum policy ‘not acceptable’
Downing Street has described Gary Lineker’s criticism of new asylum policy as “not acceptable” and “disappointing”.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

BBC's top earning on-air talent
BBC to have ‘frank conversation’ with Gary Lineker over asylum criticism
The BBC is to have a “frank conversation” with Gary Lineker after British home secretary Suella Braverman branded as “irresponsible” the TV presenter’s comments in which he compared the language used to launch the UK government’s new asylum policy ...

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020
Gary Lineker hopes gay footballer will come out during Qatar World Cup
Former England striker Lineker told the Daily Mirror he knows of two gay Premier League players, saying they had been “very close” to coming out before now.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020
Gary Lineker targeted by UK Revenues and Customs over ÂŁ4.9m tax bill
Lineker insists all taxes were paid on the income via a partnership set up in 2012 with his ex-wife Danielle Bux and is appealing against the demand.

Fri, 07 May, 2021

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019 - Live Show
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker agrees new five-year BBC deal
His pay will be cut by 23% under the terms of the new deal, the BBC said

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020

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Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home
Gary Lineker stated that “providing a new start” represents “the best of Britain’s values” as he prepares to welcome a refugee in his home. The Match Of The Day host, 59, is waiting for his application to house a refugee to be approved.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

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Gary Lineker ‘to welcome refugee to live at his house’
Gary Lineker is reportedly set to welcome a refugee to live with him. The Match Of The Day host, 59, has been critical of the Government’s response to migrants attempting to cross the English Channel.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

Time to hear England's side of the Stuttgart story
Time to hear England's side of the Stuttgart story

Time to hear England’s side of Stuttgart story, writes Brendan O'Brien.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

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