Gary Lineker jokes about 'quiet' week as he prepares for BBC return after suspension

Last week's Match of the Day was thrown into chaos after Lineker was suspended for an alleged breach of BBC impartiality guidelines

Gary Lineker has joked about his "quiet" week as he prepares to return to TV screens on Saturday, following his suspension by the BBC. The 62-year-old Match of the Day anchor was taken off air after… [+1567 chars]

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BBC says Gary Lineker to return to presenting - Reuters

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BBC has ‘undermined its credibility’ with Lineker suspension, says Greg Dyke

Ex-director general says decision to suspend Gary Lineker for criticising government’s asylum policies is mistakenThe BBC has “undermined its own credibility” as it will be viewed as having bowed to government pressure over its decision to stand Gary Lineker …

Gary Lineker says he stands by remarks about immigration policy

Match of the Day presenter says he doesn’t fear being suspended by BBC for comparing language used to that in 1930s Germany
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Gary Lineker steps back amid astonishing levels of online outrage

Sign up for our free daily football newsletter here“Getting there,” tweeted Lee Anderson earlier today, referring to a story about the British economy. “You won’t see this in the MSM [Mainstream Media],” added the deputy chairman of the Conservative party, de…

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