Gary Lineker wins £4.9 million tax battle

Gary Lineker (Danny Lawson/PA)

Gary Lineker has won his £4.9m (€5.5m) tax battle with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK.

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.