Lineker says his week was ‘really quiet’ on TV appearance for first time since tweet row
Gary Lineker joked about having a “really quiet” week during his first TV appearance since arguing with the BBC in a Twitter message.
of today’s game Presenter, 62 years old, performer La Liga On television, he praised the “amazing amount of support” he received from friends and colleagues.
former England striker who played for Barcelonaalso looking forward to the next El Classico During an interview.
Lineker He also stressed that the situation with the company has been “resolved” and confirmed that he will return to his original company. BBC role on Saturday.
When asked by La Liga TV about his week, Lineker jokingly replied:
“It’s been interesting and very satisfying. I’ve had an amazing amount of support from friends and colleagues, and it’s actually been pretty great.”
He added: “Overall it was completely out of proportion but we’re fine. Problem solved and I’m relieved. Tomorrow I’ll be back to work and everything is fine in the world.”
come after the BBC director Tim Davey Lineker announces return to host football Showing on Saturday.
He also apologized for the impartiality controversy and said of the BBC review. Social media guidelines are made.
it looks like BBC’s highest paid presenterhad been suspended from his duties as presenter of the Match of the Day that day after tweeting criticizing him for £1.35 million a year. Suela Braverman ferry plan.
lineker is twitter Attack illegal immigration billbans people arriving by small boat from settling in the UK.
lineker faced A wave of anger over crisis After he failed to apologize for a tweet comparing the government’s new immigration plan to Germany in the 1930s.
The comments drew criticism from MPs and were branded as “offensive” by the Home Secretary.
Lineker’s remarks were deemed to violate the BBC’s strict impartiality rules. The rule requires staff to avoid taking sides in political disputes and maintain impartiality.
In the statement BBC “We have decided to hold off on announcing Match of the Day until we have a clear and agreed position on the use of social media,” he said.
Lineker co-host of Match of the Day, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer also withdraw From the show supporting a colleague.
Wright tweeted: “Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I have told the BBC that I won’t do it tomorrow. Solidarity.”
Alan Shearer He quickly followed up, stating, “I have notified the BBC that I will not be performing at MOTD tomorrow night.”
Alex Scott, Jermaine Jenas, Micah Richards And Mark Chapman also banded together to support Lineker. presenter, critic or commentator on the air.
it meant today’s game Run only 20 minutes Saturday – Without commentary or even an iconic theme tune.
There was also confusion due to a sudden staff uprising. soccer focus, final score, fighting talk podcast 5Live’s 606 football call has been cancelled.
and Match Of The Day 2 lasted just 14 minutesagain no commentary or presenter.
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