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Lineker to step down as Match of the Day host: Reports

In March last year, Lineker was briefly taken off air by bosses after comparing the language used to launch a British government asylum policy to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany on social media. That sparked a row about BBC presenters expressing political views.

No offence intended by ‘Misstiano Penaldo’, says BBC

“The caption was simply intended as a play on words, which we have done many times before on Match Of The Day analysis graphics. There was no offence intended toward Cristiano Ronaldo,” the statement read.

Asif Akbar makes an appearance on BBC’s ‘Nadia Ali Show’

Bangladeshi musician Asif Akbar recently attended an event hosted by the international media giant BBC in the UK. He engaged in a lively conversation on “The Nadia Ali Show” at the BBC's London headquarters.

BBC Asian Network adds Shomoy Mahmud's song to playlist

In this era of globalisation, Bangla music and songs are making a significant mark on the global stage. Contributing to this continuous rise is the renowned vocalist, Shomoy Mahmud.

Vaughan set for BBC return after being cleared over racism claim

Vaughan had been accused of using racist or discriminatory language towards a group of players of Asian ethnicity before a match for Yorkshire in 2009.

Lineker loses his voice after BBC return

The former England striker was restored to his presenting role for live coverage of Manchester City's 6-0 thrashing of Burnley on Saturday, a week after being taken off air in an impartiality row

Lineker crisis exposes impartiality row at heart of BBC

The Gary Lineker crisis that engulfed the BBC over the weekend brought to a head an increasingly acrimonious row about impartiality at the public-funded British broadcaster.

BBC reinstates Lineker after asylum row

The former England footballer was removed after using Twitter to compare the language used to launch the new policy to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.

UK commentator John Motson dies aged 77

 British soccer commentator John Motson has died aged 77, his family announced in a statement on Thursday.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

BBC’s 'Manchester United are rubbish' gaffe

The BBC was forced to apologise to Manchester United fans on Tuesday after a message appeared on their news ticker labelling the Premier League club as "rubbish".

December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016

Tennis: Andy Murray wins third BBC Sports Personality award

Andy Murray was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time on Sunday despite his wife telling him she was voting for one of his rivals.

November 29, 2016
November 29, 2016

Tennis: Murray in the mix for record third BBC award

Andy Murray could round off his sensational year which has seen him finish as men's tennis world number one and win both Wimbledon and the Olympic title with a historic third BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

August 6, 2016
August 6, 2016

Fire kills 13 at French bar

A fire during a birthday party at a bar in the northern French city of Rouen has killed at least 13 people and injured six.

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

'No smoke without fire'

French midfielder Paul Pogba is a target for Manchester United their manager Jose Mourinho all but confirmed to the BBC in an interview.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

England v Pakistan: James Anderson fitness debate a 'messy affair'

England captain Alastair Cook says he is surprised by the row over the decision to omit seamer James Anderson for the first-Test defeat by Pakistan.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

Nico Rosberg: Mercedes driver signs new contract

Nico Rosberg has signed a new contract with Mercedes and will continue to partner triple world champion Lewis Hamilton for the next two years.

July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016

Henry rejects Arsenal role

Thierry Henry will not coach Arsenal's Under-18 side having opted to continue in his role as a television pundit.

July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016

Crowd key as Andy Murray, Roger Federer aim for final

Home star Andy Murray and sentimental favourite Roger Federer will look to the Centre Court crowd on Friday to roar them into the Wimbledon final.

June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016

Bernard Tomic told to apologise for 'retard' comment

Controversial Australian Bernard Tomic is ordered to apologise on Thursday after he uses the word "retard" in a Wimbledon press conference.