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BBC dealt fresh blow as Match of the Day set to have NO commentary after Gary Lineker row

The BBC is facing fresh turmoil with the Match of the Day highlights show, after presenters, pundits and commentators all pulled out of featuring on Saturday's programme

Daily Mirror

BBC apologise over changes to Match of the Day and weekend schedule in Gary Lineker row

The veteran anchor was stood down on Friday

Nottingham Post

BBC issues apology to viewers for changes to sporting schedule this weekend

The BBC has apologised to fans of BBC sport after it made changes to its sporting schedule following a row over impartiality involving Gary Lineker.

The National (Scotland)

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BBC apologises as sports shows pulled amid boycott by presenters and pundits

The broadcaster said it would air only “limited sport programming” over the weekend and was “working hard to resolve the situation”.

The Independent UK

BBC apology in full as it writes to staff in sports programming

"We know that the changes we are making to programming will be disappointing for BBC Sport fans and for the Sport team"

Wales Online

BBC director-general apologises for Lineker row disruption but refuses to resign

BBC director-general Tim Davie has apologised for the disruption caused to the corporation’s sports schedule by its handling of the Gary Lineker row but said he will not resign.

Evening Standard

BBC apologises as sports shows pulled amid boycott by presenters and pundits

The broadcaster said it would air only ‘limited sport programming’ over the weekend and was working hard to resolve the situation.

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Match of the Day turmoil gets even worse as BBC face 'commentary rights' problem

Gary Lineker will not host MOTD tonight and BBC may be forced to air show without analysis or commentary

Liverpool Echo

Jeff Stelling pokes fun at BBC crisis after Gary Lineker stood down from Match of the Day

Gary Lineker was controversially axed by the BBC after questioning the government's new Illegal Migration Bill and the language the Conservatives use towards refugees

Daily Mirror

Hours of content pulled from BBC's Saturday schedule amid Gary Lineker row

BBC has pulled hours of Saturday sports content including Football Focus, Final Scores and its Radio 5 Live football broadcast.

The National (Scotland)

BBC under fire as Gary Lineker 'step back' leads to stars rallying behind presenter

It was reported on Friday evening that the much loved pundit would be stepping back from his duties presenting Match of The Day on BBC One. The news led to a number of his colleagues refusing to work as a show of solidarity.

Edinburgh Live

BBC apologise over impact of Gary Lineker axe as Match of the Day thrown into chaos

Match of the Day is set to be shown without punditry or presenters after Gary Lineker's axing caused widespread condemnation from a large percentage of the broadcaster's on-air talent

Daily Mirror

BBC apologise over impact of Gary Lineker axe as Match of the Day thrown into chaos

Match of the Day is set to be shown without punditry or presenters after Gary Lineker's axing caused widespread condemnation from a large percentage of the broadcaster's on-air talent

Irish Mirror

Sunday's Match of the Day may be pulled entirely as BBC breaks silence

The BBC says it will air “limited sport programming” over the weekend

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The Independent UK

Sunday’s Match Of The Day thrown into question after more pundits pull out

A string of presenters have withdrawn from BBC shows after Gary Lineker was told to step back from hosting Saturday’s Match Of The Day.

Irish Mirror

BBC forced to scrap Radio 5 Live coverage as Mark Chapman and Colin Murray step down

The BBC's football coverage on Saturday will be limited after the broadcaster controversially forced presenter Gary Lineker to "step back" for criticising the government

Daily Mirror

BBC forced to scrap Radio 5 Live coverage as Mark Chapman and Colin Murray step down

The BBC's football coverage on Saturday will be limited after the broadcaster controversially forced presenter Gary Lineker to "step back" for criticising the government

Daily Mirror

BBC 'caving to whingeing Tories' over Gary Lineker, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader said the row over Gary Lineker being suspended from Match of the Day was a result of the Government refusing to take responsibility for the mess they'd made of the asylum system

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Daily Mirror

Michael Johnson asks if he should fly to UK amid Gary Lineker BBC row - “WTF?”

Gary Lineker has been forced to step aside from his role as Match of the Day presenter under guidance from the BBC, and one man who has been left unimpressed is American sprinting legend Michael Johnson

Liverpool Echo

What Gary Lineker tweeted that led to BBC making Match of the Day decision

Gary Lineker will now be back on MOTD after a u-turn and apology from the BBC

Leeds Live

Major BBC update as several shows and post-match interviews scrapped amid Gary Lineker controversy

Football Focus and Final Score will not be aired today following Gary Lineker's suspension

Liverpool Echo

Why Gary Lineker is not on Match of the Day tonight after BBC row

Match of the Day will be broadcast without presenters, pundits or its usual commentators this weekend

Newslaundry

BBC faces boycott as it suspends football show host over criticism of UK’s immigration policy

Commentators, coaches, co-hosts and players continue to join a growing list of those boycotting a popular football show on the BBC in solidarity with Gary Lineker, who was suspended as the host over his criticism of the British government’s immigration policy.

The Guardian - UK

‘Assault on free speech’: Gary Lineker’s defenders and detractors

Ian Wright and Piers Morgan support BBC presenter’s right to express views while Suella Braverman and Lee Anderson have been critical

Daily Mirror

Dan Walker makes worrying "lost dressing room" dig as BBC in turmoil over Gary Lineker

Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Alex Scott, Micah Richards and others have boycotted the BBC's football coverage on Saturday after Gary Lineker was controversially taken off air

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