The BBC has confirmed there will be ‘limited’ sports programming this weekend as presenters boycott shows in support of Gary Lineker (Picture: PA)The BBC has apologised for the major disruption to planned sports programming this weekend as presenters and pundits throw support behind Gary Lineker. It was confirmed on Friday that footballer-turned-pundit Lineker, 62, would ‘step back’ from presenting Match of the Day ‘until an agreement is reached on his social media use’. The BBC had first issued a statement confirming Lineker would ‘step back’ from MOTD following ‘extensive discussions’ with him and his team on Friday. MORE : What did Gary Lineker say as he’s asked to ‘step back’ from Match Of The Day? MORE : Gary Lineker smiles as he’s pictured for first time since BBC row and boycotting

Source: Metro March 11, 2023 22:15 UTC