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Television sports presenter Gary Lineker will continue as a presenter at British public broadcaster BBC after the corporation apologised for “potential confusion caused by the grey areas” of its social media guidelines.
A host of sports presenters and pundits pulled out of BBC shows at the weekend after the former England striker was told to step back from hosting his football review show “”Match Of The Day” in a row over impartiality.
The 62-year-old was taken off air for a tweet comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum seeker policy with 1930s Germany.
The BBC’s director-general Tim Davie has now confirmed Lineker will continue as the host of “Match Of The Day,” saying: “Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences. I apologise for this.
“The potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC’s social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognized. I want to get matters resolved and our sport content back on air.”
In a short statement, Lineker said: “I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”
