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The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

The Great Escaper’s John Standing says ‘great comedians were always offensive’

Actor, 89, also criticised ‘Game of Thrones’, which he briefly starred in

The Independent UK

Fiona Bruce explains why she hosted Question Time with sling and ‘remnants of black eye’

Host addressed injuries she sustained off-screen at start of latest episode

The Independent UK

‘Don’t endorse, attack a political party’: BBC’s rules for flagship presenters after Gary Lineker row

High-profile presenters on the BBC can “express views” on issues but “stop short of political campaigning”.

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BBC flagship presenters banned from attacks on political parties

Gary Lineker described the new rules as ‘all very sensible’.

The Independent UK

No showing support for political parties or commenting on political debate during election, new BBC rules say

Presenters on flagship shows must not endorse or attack a political party, criticise the character of individual politicians in the UK, comment on political debate during a UK general election or referendum, or take up an official role in campaigning groups, it said

Evening Standard

BBC updates ‘Lineker clause’ to restrict presenters airing political views

Rule names several high-profile presenters banned from sharing certain views on social media while programmes are on air

The Guardian - UK

BBC publishes rules restricting top hosts' social media after Gary Lineker row

THE BBC has published new rules restricting what top presenters like Gary Lineker are allowed to say on social media ...

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BBC sets new rules for flagship presenters after Gary Lineker impartiality row

It comes after an independent review was conducted by former ITN boss John Hardie.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row

Independent review, led by former ITN boss John Hardie follows comments by ‘Match Of The Day’ host about government’s migrant policy

The Independent UK

'I have got to thank Eddie Howe' - Ange Postecoglou opens up on Celtic move

The Australian detailed how his move to the Parkhead club transpired.

The National (Scotland)

Who was in England’s World Cup 1990 squad? Mystery player puts shirts up for auction

Eight shirts that featured in the 1990 World Cup in Italy are being auctioned off

Evening Standard

What is the highest number of hat-tricks in one league on the same day?

Plus: England squads spread widely, more players left out after hat-tricks and the longest blank starts to a season

The Guardian - UK

Lineker expresses ‘simple truths’ about refugees on new single, musician says

The former footballer long advocated for refugees through social media and faced criticism earlier this year for his views on social media.

The Independent UK

BBC’s director of sport Barbara Slater to retire after 40 years at broadcaster

She made history at the corporation when she became the first female appointed to the top sports executive position.

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BBC’s director of sport Barbara Slater to retire after 40 years at the broadcaster

She made history at the corporation when she became the first female appointed to the top sports executive position.

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Gary Lineker reveals why you shouldn’t be a ‘competitive sports parent’ - and he doesn't hold back

The sports pundit and former England footballer has given his verdict on parents who shout at their kids from the sidelines

The Independent UK

‘England did us proud’: Gary Lineker leads stars congratulating Lionesses for World Cup final efforts

England team lost 1-0 to Spain in Sunday’s final

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.

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The Independent UK

Royals lead cheers for Lionesses as they reach first World Cup final

England will play Spain in the final on Sunday.

Evening Standard

The rest is Lineker: he strikes gold as a podcast mogul

Media Watch: As BBC bosses found earlier this year: don’t underestimate Gary Lineker

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: The Rest is Football; Terribly Famous; File on 4: Jon Holmes, Generation Shame; This Cultural Life

Gary Lineker tackles some offside topics in his new podcast, while a celebrity series discusses all things Adele. Plus, Jon Holmes on the painful search for his birth parents, and the return of a Radio 4 favourite

FourFourTwo

What time is Match of the Day on this weekend?

Match of the Day kicks off on Saturday night to bring you the best of the day's Premier League action

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Gary Lineker and friends team up for a new football show

In this week’s newsletter: The Match of the Day presenter joins Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for The Rest Is Football, just in time for the new season. Plus: five of the best summer podcasts

Evening Standard

BBC’s new own-goal as Gary Lineker starts podcast with MOTD colleagues

The Beeb won’t make a penny from their highest-paid star’s football podcast with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards

The Guardian - UK

‘Beckhamesque’: Lauren James’ World Cup red card was ‘moment of madness’

Sarina Wiegman said Lauren James had ‘in a split second lost her emotions’ after the 21-year-old was sent off in England’s shootout win over Nigeria

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