The BBC have hit back at Gary Lineker after the former Tottenham and England forward taunted the corporation for mocking its decision to remain in the United Kingdom for the World Cup
BBC hit back at Gary Lineker as World Cup coverage row heats up
The BBC have hit back at Gary Lineker after the former Tottenham and England forward taunted the corporation for mocking its decision to remain in the United Kingdom for the World Cup
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Kieran King Senior Sports Writer
17:58, 09 Jun 2026Updated 17:58, 09 Jun 2026
Gary Lineker left the BBC last summer and has aimed a dig at the broadcaster during the first Rest is Football Netflix show.
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