Lineker to 'step back' from BBC presenting after migration row

He will step back from presenting BBC's main Match of the Day programme

Gary Lineker, the face of the BBC's football coverage. Credit: Reuters Photo

Gary Lineker, the face of the BBC's soccer coverage, will step back from presenting its main Match of the Day programme following a row over his criticism of the government's migration policy, the corporation said on Friday.

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