Football mourns ‘completely different’ and ‘incredibly special’ Diego Maradona
Ossie Ardiles fought back tears as he paid tribute to the “incredibly special” Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60.
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The world’s lost a legend – Pele leads tributes to Diego Maradona
Pele paid tribute to his fellow all-time great Diego Maradona after the Argentinian’s death at the age of 60, saying: “One day, I hope we can play football together in the sky.”
A closer look at football’s link with dementia
The risk of footballers developing dementia is back in the spotlight.
Former players are suffering and need help now, says Nobby Stiles’ son
Nobby Stiles’ son has backed calls to look at the amount of heading professional players do in training and believes the game should not wait for a link between heading and dementia to be established beyond any doubt before helping former footballers who are suffering now.
‘Robust’ proof needed of heading-dementia link before imposing changes – FIFPRO
More “robust” evidence of a link between heading and dementia is required before football can introduce training restrictions at professional level, according to the medical chief of the world players’ union.
Nico Rosberg says Lewis Hamilton’s seven titles among ‘greatest’ sporting feats
Social media was awash with praise for Lewis Hamilton after he clinched a record-equalling seventh World Drivers’ Championship title by winning the Turkish Grand Prix.
Gary Lineker reveals refugee he hosted did not like football
Gary Lineker has said that a refugee he recently hosted in his home did not like football.
Gary Lineker: BBC boss ‘perfectly happy’ with how I go about my social media
Gary Lineker says he has spoken to the BBC’s director-general Tim Davie “quite a few times in recent weeks” and that he is “perfectly happy” with his conduct on social media.
Gary Lineker shares thank you letter after housing refugee
Gary Lineker has spoken of his “hugely positive experience” after welcoming a refugee into his Surrey home.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin on target again as Everton continue fine start
In-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrated his first England call-up by scoring in a fourth successive Premier League match as Everton returned to the top of the table for 24 hours at least with a 4-2 win over Brighton.
Gary Lineker questions whether BBC will have power to remove staff from Twitter
Gary Lineker has appeared to question whether the BBC would have the power to remove its staff from Twitter.
BBC boss defends Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball’s £1.3 million salaries
The BBC’s director-general has defended the salaries of its top stars Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball.
BBC will be able to suspend employees’ Twitter accounts, says director general
The BBC is to publish new guidelines under which it could suspend employees’ Twitter accounts, the new director-general has said.
Sir Patrick Stewart and Olivia Colman lead call to reunite refugee families
Sir Patrick Stewart, Olivia Colman, Dame Emma Thompson and Gary Lineker are among some 70 stars to have signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to reunite refugee families.
Alex Scott thanks fans for ‘support’ following online abuse
Alex Scott has thanked fans for their “support” following online abuse after she was linked to A Question Of Sport.
Alex Scott shares anti-racism poem following A Question Of Sport backlash
Alex Scott has shared an anti-racism poem after being targeted on social media over reports she has been chosen as the new presenter of A Question Of Sport.
Gary Lineker takes pay cut saying ‘BBC recognise that I tweet carefully’
Gary Lineker is taking a pay cut – which makes Zoe Ball the BBC’s highest-paid earner.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker agrees new five-year BBC deal
Gary Lineker has taken a pay cut and signed a new five-year contract with the BBC.
Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home
Gary Lineker stated that “providing a new start” represents “the best of Britain’s values” as he prepares to welcome a refugee in his home.
Gary Lineker ‘to welcome refugee to live at his house’
Gary Lineker is reportedly set to welcome a refugee to live with him.
JK Rowling and Gary Lineker among stars sending support to Boris Johnson
JK Rowling and Gary Lineker are among the celebrities sending messages of support to Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister was moved into intensive care.
Sport Relief raises more than £40 million after live broadcast
The BBC’s Sport Relief raised more than £40 million by the end of its live broadcast, with organisers promising a significant portion of the cash will go to those affected by the coronavirus.
Gary Lineker kicks off Sport Relief by warning of ‘unprecedented times’
Host Gary Lineker warned of “unprecedented times” as he kicked off Sport Relief 2020 with a solemn address amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gary Lineker and Nicola Adams join plane-pull record attempt for Sport Relief
Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Joe Wicks are among the stars who have broken a Guinness World Record by pulling a plane more than 100 metres.
Andy Murray, Maya Jama, Oti Mabuse and Gary Lineker to feature in Sport Relief
Sir Andy Murray, Maya Jama and Gary Lineker are among the stars who will be appearing on Sport Relief, the BBC has announced.
BBC not under ‘attack’, says Culture Secretary
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has denied launching an “attack on the BBC” as she confirmed a “detailed look at the future of the TV licence model itself”.
BBC needs to ‘move with the times’ or face collapse, Culture Secretary says
The BBC needs to “move with the times” or it could go the same way as collapsed video rental firm Blockbuster, the Culture Secretary has said.
Government to consult on decriminalising TV licence fee evasion
The Government will seek the public’s views on whether evasion of the TV licence should be decriminalised.
Gary Lineker helps get ball rolling for Ian Wilson fundraiser
Gary Lineker was among those who made donations towards the £6,500 Ian Wilson has already raised to buy equipment to help stroke patients in the north-east.
Emily Maitlis: My heart goes out to Samira Ahmed
Emily Maitlis has said her “heart goes out” to colleague Samira Ahmed during her employment tribunal.