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Gary Lineker is stepping back from his duties as Match of the Day presenter, the BBC has said in a statement.
However, Sky News understands that Lineker has not agreed to this, and the statement is incorrect.
A source close to the presenter has told Sky News that the corporation has taken him off air, as he is unwilling to apologise for his comments this week on social media and admit he should not have done it.
Following the announcement, former Arsenal striker and pundit Ian Wright said he will not take part in Saturday’s Match of the Day programme in “solidarity” with Lineker.
The BBC has been approached for comment.
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24 Comments
BBC hates this because a lot of people watch football and these people who commentate have a lot of respect and profound influence , the BBC is upset that Gary lineker is not supporting the BBC twisted narrative's !
Bye bye then, more savings for the taxpayer
You’ve got to admire the hypocrisy of the Brits.😂 They were all guns on Qatar hosting WC 22 but something in their front yard is exceptional.
How sad. To bad. Never mind!!!
I've heard gazza is the new stand in, now that would be fun
Never enjoyed motd so much !
Wright Lineker Alex Scott shearer get rid of them
Coconut 🥥
Gary Linekar has turned this into a racist thing.
This country is bursting at the seems which affects housing, jobs,education and health. It cannot support more and more people coming into this country whatever their colour.
To compare what the Goverment is doing to Nazi German and the holocaust is disgusting and for Gary Linekar to say what he said is turning this into a racist problem rather than there is NOT enough room in this Country for inumerable people to enter regardless of their colour.
I cant believe he has turned this to racist problem.
I'm fully with Ian wright on this
Social media is trash/poison. I dont know why people still use it.
Just say sorry lol. They didnt say you have to mean it
defund gary lineker any firms using his services should dispense with his services also. goodbye mr wright also.
ANDREW NEIL IS FINE HE MAY BE A CONSERVATIVE BUT HE ALSO QUESTIONS CONSERVATIVES AS MUCH AS HE DOES ANY LABOUR POLITICIAN
Don't bother u lot get fresh faces on .
THINK YOU BETTER LEAVE RIGHT NOW ..WILL YOUNG BUM BOY…
"He is a man that stands by his principles." Exactly!
Something that the Government know nothing about. They have no idea of compassion, caring and humanity.
Ian Wright… aka johnny token
So in a way he's saying he'll be there for him him by not being there. . For him? The weed the cosmos has been smoking lately must be good
Criticized by the right wingers. . I'm pml atm
SACK THE OVERPAID DOSSERS LET THEM DO A REAL JOB ..
BBC
Farts!
Get rid of the lot time for a fresh crew.