Former player Gary Lineker returned to broadcasts from BBC in this Saturday, for the FA Cup game in between manchester city and Burnley, eight days after being suspended by the broadcaster over a message on twitterwith criticism of the British government. Teammates. 🙌🏻 @alanshearer @MicahRichards pic.twitter.com/H2HBwkyzQl — Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 18, 2023 Lineker […]
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Britons criticize BBC after Gary Lineker suspension
The departure of star BBC presenter Gary Lineker triggered strong criticism of the British audiovisual group on Saturday and the support of many commentators and political figures for the former footballer who was sanctioned for a tweet in which he criticized the government. “Lineker riot”, “BBC mutiny”, “The Beebs go too far”… The announcement on […]
Ex-England footballer Gary Lineker to leave BBC show after controversial remarks on migration
Former England footballer and now BBC presenter Gary Lineker will temporarily leave his post on “Match of the Day” after his controversial remarks against the British government over its migration policy, the broadcaster said on Friday. Lineker, 62, was heavily criticized for comparing in a tweet the language used by British Prime Minister, the conservative […]