Gary Lineker vs BBC: Hours after being sacked by the English Broadcasting organization, BBC, former England international and football pundit Gary Lineker has received a hefty offer from BT Sports. According to a report in Daily Mail, BT Sport is keen to get Lineker on board as they plan to relaunch themselves as TNT Sports next season. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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As per the Daily Mail, Gary is currently the top contender on the wishlist for potential hosts when TNT Sports launches later this year. The broadcaster has secured two seasons of live Premier League rights and four additional years of Champions League matches, with plans to acquire EFL rights.
Notably, Lineker was sacked by BBC following his controversial anti-govt remarks on social media. The Broadcaster announced that Lineker is stepping back from Premier League Highlights show, ‘Match of the Day’.
Gary Lineker vs BBC: Fired by BBC following anti-govt tweet, Gary Lineker enjoys Leicester City vs Chelsea clash, gets HUGE OFFER from another TV channel as support pours in – Check OUT
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However, BBC received severe backlash from viewers and Gary’s fellow presenters. In a display of solidarity, Gary’s fellow presenters decided not to appear on air. As a result, The show was broadcasted without any presenters, pundits, or commentators.
Later, the BBC released a brief statement regarding their ‘limited’ scheduling after cancelling most of their football coverage for the weekend.
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‘The BBC will only be able to bring limited sport programming this weekend and our schedules will be updated to reflect that. We are sorry for these changes which recognise will be disappointing for BBC sport fans”, the statement read.
Meanwhile, the ex-BBC presenter looked least bothered as he cheered for his boyhood club Leicester City in Premier League match against Chelsea. Gary was seen in a cheerful mood, joking and taking selfies with fans in the stands.
Gary Lineker vs BBC: Fired by BBC following anti-govt tweet, Gary Lineker enjoys Leicester City vs Chelsea clash, gets HUGE OFFER from another TV channel as support pours in – Check OUT
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