Gary Lineker takes a break from Match of the Day
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After controversial tweets, BBC takes action
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Gary Lineker has been told to step back from presenting Match of the Day until an agreement is reached on his social media use, the BBC has said. For many years, Gary Lineker has been one of sports most famous faces - both on the football pitch and on television screens. Tim Davie, the BBC's director general, says he will not resign over the fallout from Gary Lineker being asked to step back from the Match of the Day. The BBC is facing a growing staff boycott after the controversial decision to take host Gary Lineker off Match of the Day.
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