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Corporation’s sports coverage severely disrupted as presenters and pundits pull out in solidarity with Lineker
Good morning. The row over Gary Lineker’s suspension reached new heights last night as the BBC was forced to scale down its TV and radio sports coverage.
The national broadcaster had to put Match of the Day (MOTD) – usually fronted by Lineker – on air without presenters, pundits or the normal post-match interviews with players, many of whom came out in solidarity with him.
Dad is a good man, a good human, and I’m proud of him for standing by his word. That’s why he was pulled off the show – because he wouldn’t apologise. But he will always speak up for people who don’t have a voice.
He is passionate about helping refugee charities – he took in two refugees who he is still in touch with and trying to help.
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