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JAN MOIR: Whatever next! Gary Lineker talks us through his menopausal hot flushes? Somehow, this virtue-signalling jumbo hypocrite gets away with anything
23/06/22 21:02
JAN MOIR: The tedious, crisp-munching football pundit has claimed he received racial abuse during his playing career because of his 'darker skin.' Excuse me? This came as a shock to absolutely everyone, because surely on the coffee-shop menu of life, Gary would be down at the whipped-cream vanilla latte end of proceedings, but apparently this is not the case. He was a double espresso man all along, only no one noticed, not even his mum. Yes, OK. There was that year when Gary was distinctly caramel venti when he came back from a holiday in the Maldives, and I remember at least one Match Of The Day broadcast when an enthusiastic application of panstick made him look a bit Frappuccino. But is this really enough upon which to build a life as an oppressed minority? The richly remunerated BBC pundit described how - hankies at the ready - he was subjected to racial abuse both at school and during his football career....read
England's greatest striker? Gary Lineker graces the picket line in Manchester and poses for photos with striking rail workers while crowds wait for buses and UK is paralysed by staff demanding huge pay rise
23/06/22 10:58Ex-England player Gary Lineker smiled for the camera as he walked past the RMT members outside Manchester Piccadilly with a morning coffee from Pret, as Mick Lynch brings chaos to Britain.
Gary Lineker claims he suffered 'racist abuse' from other players during his football career because of his 'darkish skin' despite 'being as English as they come'
21/06/22 11:05Gary Lineker has revealed he suffered racist abuse from other players during his football career due to his 'darkish skin'.
Gary Lineker criticises Gareth Southgate's decision to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold unused on the bench while England were 'struggling to pass the ball to each other and create anything' against Germany
08/06/22 15:54Amid competition from Kyle Walker, Reece James and Kieran Trippier, Alexander-Arnold has not generally been first choice for his country despite being a key part of one of the world's best club sides.
'Not starting him is criminal': Gary Lineker joins fans in hailing Manchester City star Jack Grealish's 'special' England cameo against Germany - with some calling for him to start instead of Mason Mount
08/06/22 07:54Gareth Southgate's side salvaged a point in their Nations League clash in Munich on Tuesday night. Man City star Grealish replaced Chelsea's Mount on 72 minutes and made an instant impact.
Gary Lineker leads the plaudits for Harry Kane after striker scores his 50th goal for England, with fans hailing him as the 'greatest goalscorer of his generation' and 'a complete No 9'
07/06/22 23:41Former England striker Gary Lineker led the plaudits for Harry Kane after he became only the second man to reach 50 goals for the Three Lions.
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: That's salty! Countess makes crisps jibe at Gary Lineker after he dismissed flags as 'pieces of cloth on a stick'
02/06/22 23:35RICHARD EDEN: After Lineker described flags as 'pieces of cloth on a stick', the chatelaine of Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire, Countess Bathurst, blasted the Walkers ambassador.
Gary Lineker hails 'incomparable' Lionel Messi after his Finalissima masterclass as fans describe the forward's two assists in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Italy as 'pure footballing genius'
02/06/22 08:16The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner produced a memorable performance at Wembley as goals from Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala helped Argentina to more trophy delight.
Gary Lineker slams the 'bleating' surrounding Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at PSG claiming it is 'ruining the sport' as he delivers a reality check to LaLiga giants Real Madrid insisting they 'can't always get their way'
22/05/22 13:02The forward had been the topic of debate in recent weeks as to where he would be playing next season - with his previous deal in France coming to an end - and had been pursued by Real Madrid.
Gemma Collins follows in the footsteps of Gary Lineker and 'signs big-money deal to be the face of Walkers Crisps'
18/05/22 08:10The 40-year-old who celebrated her New Look clothing launch on Monday night will follow in the footsteps of Gary Lineker in one of her most high-profile and lucrative gigs to date.
'All flights lead to Rome!': Gary Lineker and his three sons fly in for Leicester's Europa Conference League semi-final, after he quit his Champions League presenting gig to watch his boyhood team play in Europe
05/05/22 08:31Leicester fans have travelled to Rome for the second leg of their crunch Europa Conference League semi-final with Jose Mourinho's Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
Gary Lineker 'turned down hosting the Qatar World Cup draw' due to his misgivings about the host country's human rights record... leaving BBC colleague Jermaine Jenas to take the gig after saying it would be 'hypocritical' for him to work on it
02/05/22 14:42Gary Lineker reportedly turned down the chance to host the 2022 World Cup draw in Qatar because of his misgivings about the country.
'He would never be able to handle the pre-dawn starts': Gary Lineker 'turns down Good Morning Britain job offer' as ITV continue search to replace Piers Morgan
29/04/22 10:06The former footballer, 61, has reportedly rejected the chance to join Good Morning Britain, as the hunt continues for ITV bosses to replace Piers Morgan.
'Meet Filbert': Gary Lineker picks a Leicester City theme for his new dog - a rescue from Los Angeles - as the Match of the Day presenter shows him off on Twitter and says 'I've been dogless for far too long'
28/04/22 11:11The Match of the Day presenter seemed more than happy as he posted a photo of him and the rescue dog from Los Angeles for the first time on social media.
Gary Lineker mimics Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio while recreating iconic Hollywood movie scenes as he launches glossy new sunglasses range
28/04/22 09:08The 61-year-old recreated a series of iconic Hollywood movie scenes in a glossy new sunglasses campaign for his new Vision Express SS22 collection.
'They came to us with a 10% to 20% survival rate': Gary Lineker opens up on heartache of his son George's leukaemia battle at eight weeks old... and how football was his only 'escape' from 'tiny coffin' nightmares
26/04/22 06:35England legend and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has lifted the lid on the heartbreaking moment he was told his son George had just hours to live after being diagnosed with leukaemia as a baby.
Gary Lineker leads the celebrity tributes as heartbroken Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez reveal their baby boy has died
18/04/22 18:37Gary Lineker led the celebrity tributes after a heartbroken Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez revealed their baby boy had died.
'What a joke!': Jamie Carragher hits out at Burnley's decision to sack Sean Dyche as he insists they wouldn't be fighting for survival if he was given money... while Gary Lineker says dismissal is 'a really s****y thing to do'
15/04/22 11:24The club have parted company with the 50-year-old - the longest-serving manager in the Premier League - following the disappointing 2-0 defeat to Norwich last weekend.
'What a game': Gary Lineker leads fans revelling in the quality of Chelsea's enthralling Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid
12/04/22 22:30Trailing 3-1 from the quarter-final first leg, Chelsea went 3-0 up at the Bernabeu against the Spanish giants and were ahead 4-3 on aggregate following a brilliant performance.
'Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, in the end, Benzema always scores': Real Madrid channel Gary Lineker to pay tribute to hat-trick hero after stunning performance at Stamford Bridge
06/04/22 22:58After the Frenchman's hat-trick gave Real Madrid the advantage going into the second leg, keeper Thibaut Courtois said: 'Karim is the best in the world.'
Gary Lineker and Danielle Bux continue to be amicable exes as the pair go for brunch and hit the shops together in LA
30/03/22 13:00Gary Lineker and Danielle Bux proved that their relationship falls nothing short of amicable on Tuesday as they spent time together in Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles.
Jamie Carragher wades into the Man United 'tone deaf global tour' row with Gary Neville and Gary Lineker to quiz the BBC star on how he's 'NEVER, ever' cancelled plans after a harrowing defeat
22/03/22 08:52The row was kicked off by Carragher's fellow pundit Gary Neville, who was critical of United players after they were seen at UFC, cricket and boxing events around the world - calling them 'tone deaf'.
Gary Neville and Gary Lineker clash over Man United stars' 'TONE DEAF global tour', as BBC presenter suggests Neville and Co were 'hammered in the pub' when they lost - instead of partying worldwide
21/03/22 09:18Interim manager Ralf Rangnick was a special guest of the West Indies Cricket Team in Barbados, while Marcus Rashford was in Dubai for the boxing and Jadon Sancho attended a party.
Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan are embroiled in ANOTHER heated Twitter row over whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is truly football's 'GOAT' - as the Match of the Day hosts jokes his TV rival 'desperately wants' the Portuguese star to like him
16/03/22 09:09Manchester United forward Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain star Messi are widely seen as the best two players of the current era and are in the conversation for the best two players of all time.
Looks like someone needs a Match (of the Day): Laurence Fox rolls a cigarette as he joins a friend outside Mayfair pub after online spat with Gary Lineker
15/03/22 21:53The controversial actor-turned-activist, 43, sported a grey blazer over a white shirt and grey skinny jeans, as he spoke on the phone.
Gary Lineker vows to take in more refugees after Benedict Cumberbatch said he hoped to house Ukrainians fleeing warzone at his £4m Camden home or two other flats
14/03/22 14:08The former England and Leicester City striker, 61, who has previously opened his property to other refugees, made the pledge on Twitter to 'continue to host' those fleeing war.
Gary Lineker admits he was 'wrong' about John Bercow as he faces backlash for lavishing praise on Remainer speaker who he called 'principled' and a 'difficult act to follow'
09/03/22 15:25The BBC football pundit made the comment in response to a Spectator article titled 'Eight embarrassed Bercow backers', which was shared by Andrew Neil.
Jadon Sancho is 'improving every week' and is a 'big game player': Gary Lineker and Jude Bellingham praise England international for brilliant goal in Manchester derby
06/03/22 18:35Gary Lineker and Jude Bellingham were full of praise for Jadon Sancho, after he temporarily drew Manchester United level against Manchester City.
'That's the right decision': Gary Lineker commends referee Stuart Attwell after Joel Matip has goal RULED OUT in the Carabao Cup final as Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk was offside... but Reds fans slam VAR for 'killing football'
27/02/22 18:06Liverpool thought they had opened the scoring in the Carabao Cup final when Joel Matip headed home in the 67th minute, but the goal was chalked off after Virgil van Dijk was ruled to be offside in the build up.
Gary Lineker deletes Ukraine crisis tweet after facing fierce backlash for saying 'trillions spent on a so-called nuclear deterrent' was 'madness'
24/02/22 16:52The former England player turned presenter (pictured) launched the attack on cash injected into the weapons' programme as Russia launched its blistering attack on Ukraine.
Veteran defender Thiago Silva is 'ridiculously good', insists Gary Lineker... as Chelsea set new Champions League clean sheet record after Lille victory in last-16 tie
23/02/22 00:45The Brazilian international helped play a part in history as the Blues are now the first English team in history to win five consecutive home matches without conceding a goal.
'If I wasn't getting service, I'd be HAMMERING people': Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer left mystified after Romelu Lukaku touches the ball just SEVEN TIMES in Chelsea's win against Crystal Palace... and one was taking kick-off!
20/02/22 10:36The Belgian was isolated throughout the Blues' 1-0 win at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon and touched the ball just seven times in 90 minutes, with one of them being the kick-off.
Gary Neville and Gary Lineker lead the tributes to 'brilliant' Harry Kane, with fans hailing him as 'one of the best finishers the Premier League has ever seen' after stunning Man City brace
19/02/22 21:04Gary Neville and Gary Lineker both lauded Harry Kane after his brace guided Tottenham to a shock 3-2 win over Manchester City at the Etihad.
Piers Morgan clashes with Gary Lineker over David Beckham as he calls the former England captain a 'fame hungry snail' and dismisses him as 'the most overrated player in history'
14/02/22 15:54Piers Morgan has launched an astonishing attack on David Beckham in a fiery exchange with Gary Lineker on Twitter, with the broadcaster savaging the former England captain.
'Good to see him finding his feet': Gary Lineker leads the praise for Jadon Sancho after he nets his first Old Trafford Premier League goal in Manchester United's draw against Southampton as Paul Scholes hails 'lively' winger
12/02/22 15:50Manchester United fans believe that Jadon Sancho may be back to his best after the winger's goal against Southampton. Sancho opened the scoring in United's 1-1 draw against the Saints.
'I'm a good cook, I'm getting better': Gary Lineker says he could become a TV chef if Nigella Lawson agreed to do a show with him
08/02/22 00:53The football presenter, 61, was approached by TV bosses after posting his cooking on social media and even had an offer to create a cookery book.
Gary Lineker faces clash with council over unauthorised AC: Match of the Day host could be forced to tear down four coolers at his £4m Barnes home after they were built without planning permission
06/02/22 16:55Gary Lineker, 61, is facing a clash with councillors after he failed to seek planning permission for four air conditioning units at his £4million Victorian home in Barnes, south west London.
Gary Lineker tests positive for Covid after feeling unwell on a flight home from Cape Town - and publishes his flight number on Twitter in case he infected other passengers
03/02/22 13:52The former England footballer and Match of the Day presenter did say he wore a mask for the whole of the journey from South Africa, but reiterated he hoped he didn't pass it on to anybody on the plane.
Gary Lineker is left mind-blown by Lionel Messi's skills as the pundit retweets a throwback clip of the Argentine star embarrassing his former Barcelona team-mates in training
24/01/22 14:22A Blaugrana fan account posted a throwback clip of Messi breezing past his former team-mates to find the net multiple times and Lineker responded with a single mind-blown emoji.
'The thought of going on a dating app makes me grimace!' Gary Lineker, 61, reveals he's 'happy being single' after two 'wonderful' marriages'
24/01/22 07:31Gary Lineker has revealed he's happy being single and has no desire to date in a candid new interview.
'That is a genuinely appalling decision': Gary Lineker SLAMS call from VAR Craig Pawson and referee Kevin Friend to award Diogo Jota a late penalty against Crystal Palace to help Liverpool seal controversial 3-1 win
23/01/22 16:49Having led 2-0, Liverpool were hanging on for the win when they were handed the controversial spot kick following a collision between Diogo Jota and Vicente Guaita
'It kind of lasts longer': Gary Lineker says scoring goals is better than sex' as he admits the 'euphoria' of hitting the back of the net cannot be matched
08/12/21 14:26Gary Lineker, 61, said that scoring goals is 'way better than sex' in an interview for Nick Hancock and Chris England's podcast.
'YOU were the big winner': Lionel Messi leads new calls for Robert Lewandowski to be retroactively handed last year's Ballon d'Or, as Gary Lineker says Bayern star 'deserves one' after the prize was cancelled
30/11/21 00:05Gary Lineker agrees with Lionel Messi who, after winning a record seventh Ballon d'Or on Monday, suggested last year's award should have gone to Robert Lewandowski after a stellar season.
Gary Lineker reveals he personally apologised to James Milner as he admits he was WRONG about the Liverpool midfielder after claiming he 'remained unconvinced' in 2016
24/11/21 12:34Despite winning the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool, it appears Gary Lineker was not always a fan of Milner during his debut season at Anfield.
Gary Lineker shares rare snap of his step-daughter Ella, 19, as they 'finally' reunite in Boston... after star says he won't marry again after splitting with her mother Danielle Bux
11/11/21 19:58The Match Of The Day host, 60, shared a rare snap of his step-daughter Ella, 19, on Wednesday after they had a heartwarming reunion in Boston, USA, where she is studying at University.
Gary Lineker hails Patrick Bamford for hitting out at Twitter trolls who tell him to 'stick to football' in response to his climate change activism as the presenter claims comment 'only seems to apply when fans disagree'
11/11/21 00:36Patrick Bamford revealed that he has been left annoyed by 'nonsense' claims from fans on social media that he 'shouldn't have an opinion' on topics outside of football.
'I wouldn't have done it': Gary Lineker questions David Beckham's lucrative World Cup deal with Qatar
06/11/21 23:39The BBC Match of the Day presenter issued an outspoken attack after Beckham's decision to become a cultural ambassador for the emirate, which persecutes gay and trans people.
Gary Lineker is taking in a SECOND refugee after welcoming man from Balochistan into his £4m Surrey home last year
06/11/21 09:28Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, 59, (pictured) has revealed he is will have a second refugee stay in his £4million Surrey home after taking one in from Pakistan last year.
'I can't be ar**d now': Gary Lineker, 60, reveals he won't marry again because he 'doesn't want to sleep with someone' - after splitting from wife Danielle Bux
06/11/21 00:07He told The Sun : 'I'm not sure I'm asexual as such - no matter how old you are, a beautiful woman is a beautiful woman - but I just genuinely can't be ar**d now."
Gary Lineker admits Diego Maradona was a 'mixed up mess' but hails the late Argentine star as 'a lovely guy' after spending time with him... and reveals he wanted to CLAP after his infamous hand of god at the 1986 World Cup
23/10/21 09:26Gary Lineker admits Diego Maradona was a mixed-up mess, but hailed the late Argentine as 'intelligent' and 'a lovely guy' after he passed away.
Gary Lineker donates £3,000 to help save female footballer's career with the BBC presenter's pledge taking Doncaster Rovers Belles Sophie Scargill's total to the £5,000 she needs for knee ligament surgery
16/10/21 11:53Gary Lineker has donated £3,000 to help save the career of Doncaster Rovers Belles captain Sophie Scargill.
Gary Lineker reveals that Ed Woodward tied up Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United return in the Match of the Day host's GARDEN as he lifts the lid on negotiations between Red Devils chief and Jorge Mendes
05/10/21 17:51United chief executive Woodward - who has come in for widespread criticism from fans throughout his tenure at the club - was instrumental in bringing Ronaldo back to the club.
Here's to your good health: Why Gary Lineker was proud to support this haven of hope
30/09/21 00:56In a moving interview with Gary Lineker from 2005, he speaks about the agony of watching his own son, George, then a baby, undergo gruelling, but ultimately successful, treatment for leukaemia.
Gary Lineker slams David Moyes' 'baffling' decision to bring on Mark Noble to take a penalty in the dying moments with West Ham trailing 2-1... which the club captain saw SAVED by David De Gea
19/09/21 15:55Noble came on Jarrod Bowen after Luke Shaw had handled in the box, but the 34-year-old's weak effort was pushed away by David de Gea after Jesse Lingard had scored what proved to be the winner.
SARAH VINE: How toxic of Gary Lineker to use tennis ace Emma Raducanu's mixed heritage as a political football to curry favour with his Lefty Twitter mates
14/09/21 21:01SARAH VINE: Like my daughter, she's that odd mixture of woman and child - in some ways so self-assured, in others still just a baby.
Fiery Jamie Carragher picks a scrap with Gary Lineker in Twitter spat over incorrect stats - as worried Match of the Day host says: 'You're picking fights with everybody these days... I hope you're ok'
14/09/21 11:08Carragher and fellow Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville dug into the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate on Monday Night Football, and unsurprisingly the duo disagreed.
Gary Lineker sarcastically hits back at Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier for his latest controversial Covid conspiracy tweet asking 'why didn't we try this hard to defeat flu?'
08/09/21 13:14Le Tissier, a legend at Southampton, has ruffled plenty of feathers on social media since the start of the pandemic by sharing various conspiracy theories about the Covid-19 virus.
Gary Lineker joins 60 former players lobbying the FA and Premier League to start a support fund for ex-footballers suffering from dementia... with the likes of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton also on board
23/08/21 23:00The group have come together through the charity, Head for Change, who want to work with the PFA, FA and Premier League to formulate a plan to help dementia-stricken players.
Walkers crisps, books, Match of the Day... as Gary Lineker lands his NINTH job (hosting a gameshow called Sitting On A Fortune), how does the BBC's highest-paid star find time to juggle all his work?
14/08/21 21:33The BBC's highest-paid talent Gary Lineker, 60, has scored another big payday over at rival team ITV as host of a new gameshow - with the rather appropriate title Sitting On A Fortune.
Gary Lineker hails Brentford fans for 'beautiful' standing ovation for Bukayo Saka while Piers Morgan says it's a 'stunningly emphatic repudiation of racism' as they stand with the Arsenal man after shocking abuse he received after Euro 2020 final
13/08/21 20:51The Gunners youngster came off the bench on the 59th minute of their Premier League season opening game to a huge reception from supporters of newly promoted Brentford.
'No player in the history of the sport has given so much joy, so much success to one club': Gary Lineker leads the tributes to Lionel Messi following his emotional goodbye to Barcelona after an incredible 21 years
08/08/21 10:36Lionel Messi's emotional farewell to his beloved Barcelona grabbed the attention of football fans worldwide on Sunday following his astonishing 21-year trophy-laden career with the club.
'Heartbroken' John Terry and Gary Lineker lead tributes as former Chelsea star Michael Ballack's son Emilio, 18, dies following a quad bike accident in Portugal
05/08/21 15:03John Terry and Gary Lineker are among football's leading names to have paid their tributes following the death of Michael Ballack's teenage son Emilio.
Huge coup for LaLigaTV as they snap up Gary Lineker on a multi-year deal to present Spanish football... just months after he quit his Champions League presenter role at BT Sport
30/07/21 08:01Former England captain and Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has signed a multi-year deal to present Spanish football on LaLigaTV from 2021-22 season and beyond.
Gary Lineker turns game show host to front new ITV show Sitting On a Fortune (which he still is even after £390,000-a-year BBC pay cut)
22/07/21 17:16Ex-England footballer Gary Lineker, 60, said he is 'delighted' to be hosting the new ITV quiz show, which will launch in the autumn and give players the chance of winning up to £100,000.
Gary Lineker travelled more than 3,600 miles covering Euro 2020 for BBC Sport... without ever leaving Britain (and YOU pick up some of the tab)
17/07/21 21:00The BBC's highest-paid star made nine 404-mile round trips between his London home and a studio in Salford, Greater Manchester, to front live coverage of matches.
'Freedom of speech for all… except pesky footballers who should know their place': Gary Lineker sarcastically lashes MPs who try to win votes by talking about football but don't want players getting involved in politics
13/07/21 18:55Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell took to Twitter to bash England footballer Tyrone Mings who took a swipe at Priti Patel by accusing the Home Secretary of 'stoking the fire' of racism.
Gary Lineker and his BBC colleagues go WILD after Luke Shaw's opener in the Euro 2020 final vs Italy at Wembley, with Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard fist-pumping and jumping for joy
11/07/21 21:09Manchester United left back Shaw half-volleyed in from Kieran Trippier's pinpoint cross after just two minutes against Italy at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night.
Gary Lineker urges England players 'treasure and enjoy' Euro 2020 final against Italy with Three Lions legend claiming 'it is only beginning' for this side even if they lose at Wembley
11/07/21 15:09The Three Lions players have the chance to make history as they look to become the first England side to win a major tournament since 1966, a feat that alluded star names including Lineker.
England fan who turned down chance to watch Denmark clash so he could donate stem cells is handed tickets to final by official sponsor after Gary Lineker issued appeal on Twitter
08/07/21 10:32Sam Astley, 24, passed up the chance of a lifetime of watching England v Denmark in last night's semi-final after he signed up to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register and was told he was a match.
'She couldn't handle the pressure': Furious row breaks out on Twitter as Andy Murray, Gary Lineker and Marcus Rashford defend Emma Raducanu after Piers Morgan and Kevin Pietersen questioned her 'mental toughness'
06/07/21 18:41Sports stars Andy Murray, Gary Lineker and Marcus Rashford have defended Emma Raducanu, 18, over her Wimbledon exit after the teenager's 'mental toughness' was questioned.
'Another one? Christ, nobody told me': Gary Lineker jokes about £390,000 BBC salary cut in tweet - before swiftly deleting it
06/07/21 15:17Match of the Day host Gary Lineker shared a news article falsely suggesting he was due another reduction in his pay. Lineker already agreed to slash his £1.75million pay package.
BBC is warned to 'drop smoke and mirrors' over pay: Top stars' salaries slashed but Gary Lineker still pockets £1.36m - while pay packets made through broadcaster's commercial arm are not revealed
06/07/21 11:21Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is still the BBC 's highest earning on-air talent taking home between £1,360,000 and £1,364,999.
BBC's 'talent' bill falls 10% as big-earners take pay cuts: Corporation's wage cost is slashed after stars including Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball agreed to reduced payment, annual report shows
05/07/21 23:48The figures are set to show the total amount handed out to the biggest stars, on £150,000 or more, has dropped by more than £2million in the space of a year.
'Proud' Gary Lineker leads the praise for Gareth Southgate's England after superb win over Ukraine sent them into the semi-finals of Euro 2020... as Piers Morgan insists 'it's coming home' ahead of huge Wembley clash with Denmark
03/07/21 23:21The Three Lions marched into the final four of the competition - where they will play Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday night - by winning 4-0 against Ukraine in Rome.
Alan Shearer bemoans serious injury to Italy's Leonardo Spinazzola, describing it as a 'massive blow' while Gary Lineker leads support for full-back who has been hailed as one of Euro 2020's best players
02/07/21 21:58The BBC pundits led the sympathy messages to Italy's Leonardo Spinazzola, who was stretchered off in tears towards the end of the Azzurri's Euro 2020 win over Belgium.
Gary Lineker slams 'RIDICULOUS' decision to send off Sweden's Marcus Danielson for lunge on Ukraine's Artem Besyedin during extra-time of Euro 2020 last-16 clash... insisting slow motion turned an 'innocuous challenge into MORE than it was'
29/06/21 22:48With little between the two sides in extra-time, Ukraine gained the upper hand in the 99th minute as Danielson was shown a red card after his studs connected with the shin of Besyedin.
Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer go WILD in the BBC studio at Wembley as they celebrate Raheem Sterling's opener in England's massive win over Germany, which books their place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals
29/06/21 18:54The Three Lions secured their spot in the Euro quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 victory over their old rivals, with Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane both scoring in the second half at Wembley.
Gary Lineker backs 'charismatic and knowledgeable' BBC colleague Jurgen Klinsmann to take the Tottenham job after reports from Turkey claimed Nuno Espirito Santo could snub them to become Fenerbahce manager
28/06/21 15:22Sportsmail revealed exclusively that Nuno is favourite to take over at Spurs, but Lineker appeared to comment on reports from a Turkish radio station suggesting he is turning them down.
MPs follow legends Gary Neville, Gary Lineker and Jamie Carragher in calling for an independent regulator of football, which would be free from the influence of the Premier League, EFL and FA, after 142,000 people sign petition
18/06/21 16:18Politicians from the Conservatives and Labour believe a regulator is needed to ensure fair distribution of wealth in the game, to limit the power of wealthy owners and it needs to be independent.
'I'm not aware of him... an old player in the studio?': Gary Lineker left red-faced after Sweden hero Alexander Isak admits he doesn't know who he is after hearing the BBC host praised his display in the Euro 2020 victory against Slovakia
18/06/21 15:42For most footballers at Euro 2020, praise from Gary Lineker is a badge of honour. But for Sweden's Alexander Isak, compliments from the BBC host won't be going to his head any time soon.
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