UK

Match of the Day to be broadcast without presenters after Gary Lineker suspended

Fellow pundits said they would not appear on BBC show in support of colleague at centre of impartiality row

Gary Lineker is to step back from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have an 'agreed and clear position on his use of social media'. Photograph: PA Wire
Gary Lineker is to step back from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have an 'agreed and clear position on his use of social media'. Photograph: PA Wire
Jim Waterson
Sat Mar 11 2023 - 00:22 • 6 MIN READ

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