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BBC apologises after Gary Lineker reinstated as presenter following tweet row

Lineker thanked his fellow pundits and presenters for their ‘remarkable show of solidarity’ over the weekend.

The Independent UK

Leaked BBC email to staff over Gary Lineker row as Director-General Tim Davie apologises

BBC Director-General Tim Davie says that he is pleased that they had reached a way forward with Gary and praises BBC Sport and BBC News for how they 'dealt with some unprecedented challenges'

Daily Mirror

Lucien Laviscount fumes 'f*** the Tories' as Oscars stars wade in on BBC Gary Lineker row

Good Morning Britain’s Noel Phillips was on the carpet for the Academy Awards ceremony and spoke with the Emily in Paris star and former Waterloo Road actor who wasn't holding back on his opinions of the Conservative government.

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Alan Shearer and Ian Wright find out BBC punishment decision after backing Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has been reinstated by the BBC following a weekend of chaos and his Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright will also return to the programme

Daily Mirror

BBC backs down on Gary Lineker and says ‘sorry’

Gary Lineker is to return to TV screens as BBC Director-General Tim Davie apologises over ‘difficult period’

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker breaks cover after 'difficult week' as the BBC apologises over schedule chaos

Gary Lineker stepped out to walk his dog after leaving his south west London home having just been told he will be presenting Match Of The Day this weekend following an end to the impartiality row

Daily Mirror

BBC announces social media policy review while reinstating Gary Lineker to Match of the Day

The Former England striker, who has hosted Match of the Day since 1999, came under fire for his social media commentary on the government's asylum seeker policy.

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BBC has done the right thing asking Lineker to step away, boss says after return

The director-general of the corporation said he ‘respects the views’ of staff who stepped away from sports programming at the weekend.

The Independent UK

Twitter reacts as Gary Lineker is reinstated with BBC's Match of the Day

Fellow pundits, celebrities and fans of Lineker rejoiced amid the revelation that the BBC will be reinstating the 62-year-old professional pundit to his normal duties

Chronicle Live

Gary Lineker to present live Man City-Burnley FA Cup tie for BBC return

Mark Chapman is set to present Saturday night’s Match of the Day highlights show.

The Independent UK

What channel is Crusaders vs Cliftonville on? TV and live stream info for Monday's game

It's a massive North Belfast derby on Monday night and it's live on TV

Belfast Live

Inside Gary Lineker's 'unusual' relationship with ex-wife as family support star

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has sparked division after he criticised the Government's new Illegal Migration Bill and questioned their use of language towards refugees.

Daily Mirror

BBC reverses Lineker suspension after row over criticism of UK asylum policy

Gary Lineker will return as presenter of flagship BBC football show Match of the Day, the broadcaster said Monday, ending a crisis sparked by his criticism of the UK government's new asylum policy.

France 24

BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post

The BBC says Gary Lineker will return to the airwaves

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Daily Mirror

Gary Neville mocks the BBC over Gary Lineker and Match of the Day U-turn

Gary Neville has responded after the BBC issued an apology to Gary Lineker following the news that the former England striker will return to his Match of the Day position

Bristol Post

Gary Lineker hailed as 'hero' after BBC reinstates Match of the Day host

The former England striker is set to return to his presenting duties on Saturday following the row

The National (Scotland)

Tory-linked BBC chair must resign over Gary Lineker row, Greens demand

THE Tory-linked BBC chairman must resign over a litany of recent scandals including the Gary Lineker row, the Scottish Greens have said.

The Guardian - UK

So Lineker is back. The mutiny is over. But the BBC can’t risk this humiliation again

The standoff occurred because the rules are not clear and the BBC management is dysfunctional. Both must be addressed now, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Irish Mirror

Gary Lineker reinstated by BBC as policy review to take place

The fallout from Lineker's tweet caused chaos with the BBC's sports broadcasts over the weekend.

Liverpool Echo

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The Independent UK

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded

The 62-year-old sports pundit has been at the centre of a row over impartiality after criticising the Government’s Illegal Immigration Bill.

Wales Online

Gary Lineker tweets his support for refugees minutes after BBC suspension lifted

The presenter said he was "immeasurably proud to work with the best and fairest broadcaster in the world"

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker doubles down on migrant issue that sparked BBC saga with emphatic statement

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was reinstated by the BBC - just three days after he was axed for questioning the government's use of language towards refugees.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed

Presenter will ‘abide by the editorial guidelines’ until internal review on BBC’s social media guidelines concludes

Liverpool Echo

Every word of John Barnes' powerful message of support for Gary Lineker as BBC return confirmed

The BBC has announced it has reached a deal with Gary Lineker - meaning he will be returning to programming this weekend

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