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Gary Lineker is stepping back from his duties as Match of the Day presenter, the BBC has said in a statement.
However, Sky News understands that Lineker has not agreed to this, and the statement is incorrect.
A source close to the presenter has told Sky News that the corporation has taken him off air, as he is unwilling to apologise for his comments this week on social media and admit he should not have done it.
Following the announcement, former Arsenal striker and pundit Ian Wright said he will not take part in Saturday's Match of the Day programme in "solidarity" with Lineker.
The BBC has been approached for comment.
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Gary Lineker is stepping back from his duties as Match of the Day presenter, the BBC has said in a statement.
However, Sky News understands that Lineker has not agreed to this, and the statement is incorrect.
A source close to the presenter has told Sky News that the corporation has taken him off air, as he is unwilling to apologise for his comments this week on social media and admit he should not have done it.
Following the announcement, former Arsenal striker and pundit Ian Wright said he will not take part in Saturday's Match of the Day programme in "solidarity" with Lineker.
The BBC has been approached for comment.
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