Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, according to reports – live

BBC severely cut sport coverage over weekend after presenters and commentators walked out in support of star suspended for criticising government

Sky News is reporting that it understands Gary Lineker will return to hosting on the BBC. In a post it said: “ It’s understood the corporation will apologise to the Match of the Day presenter.

“It is unclear if he will be back on air for the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend, but a BBC announcement is expected later today.”