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# Tweet controversy

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March 2023

Lineker thought he had ‘special agreement’ with BBC director-general over tweets, agent says

Jon Holmes, who represents the Match Of The Day Host, has offered an insight into the recent impartiality row.

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Mar 16th 2023, 7:09 AM

Match of the Day to go ahead 'without studio presentation or punditry' after BBC stand Lineker down

The show’s commentators have also said they will not participate in the broadcast.

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Mar 10th 2023, 11:45 PM

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Sinn Féin MP apologises for controversial 'load of rubbish' tweet

The tweet was sent after the BBC programme aired new claims about abuse in the republican movement last night.

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Mar 11th 2015, 2:00 PM