After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday.
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At Euro 2024, a Very England Fight Misses the Point
A back and forth over the pundit’s one-word analysis of his country’s performances rests on a misconception about the media’s role.
Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Soccer Show ‘Match of the Day’
The move calmed a crisis at the publicly funded broadcaster after Gary Lineker, a former soccer star, was removed from a flagship show because of a tweet about immigration policy.
Spiraling Dispute With Star Host Puts BBC’s Reputation on the Line
The British public broadcaster’s suspension of one of its highest-profile sports anchors has grown into a wider controversy that poses risks to its reputation for neutrality and independence.
BBC in Turmoil as Revolt Over Gary Lineker’s ‘Match of the Day’ Suspension Spreads
One of England’s best-known sports personalities, he was taken off the air after criticizing a British government immigration proposal on social media. His ouster set off a staff boycott.
BBC Could Have Been More Critical of Russia During 2018 World Cup, Its Commentator Says
Gary Lineker, a former England player and prominent TV presenter, said the broadcaster made a “mistake” that it would learn from in Qatar.
Germans Send Love Letter on Brexit: Britain, Please Don’t Go
In a letter of admiration, prominent Germans called on Britons to halt their withdrawal from the European Union.