Alan Shearer

Former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80. Pic: John Stillwell/PA Wire.

Terry Venables: Former England, Tottenham and Barcelona manager dies aged 80

Harry Kane made his Bayern Munich debut last night.

Harry Kane: EPL fuss is weird and he's right to chase real glory in Germany

Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)

Gary Lineker wasn’t on Match of The Day - here’s why

GB News Match of the Day episode receives Ofcom complaints

Gary Lineker & Jonathan Gullis clash over new Red Wall ‘Nazis’ jibe

Gary Lineker is reportedly set to return to Match Of The Day this coming weekend amid speculation he and the BBC are close to resolving their impartiality row.

Gary Lineker set to return as Match of The Day host as BBC apologises

Ex-Arsenal player Ian Wright has warned the BBC he will quit if Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is sacked - Credit: Getty Images

Ian Wright gives BBC bosses ultimatum if MOTD’s Gary Lineker is sacked

There are so many other avenues to watch Premier League highlights other than BBC’s Match of the Day as outrage grows after Gary Lineker was suspended - Credit: Adobe

Where to watch Premier League highlights instead of BBC’s MOTD

BBC pundits and commentators have supported Gary Lineker by walking out of this weekend’s Match of the Day - Credit: Getty Images

Full list of pundits boycotting BBC MOTD after Gary Lineker suspension

Gary Lineker has been suspended from the BBC after a tweet the former Barcelona player posted in reaction to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill - Credit: Getty Images

Gary Lineker steps down from Match of the Day - here’s what’s happened

Gary Lineker. Picture: BBC iPlayer

BBC apologise for pornographic prank heard during FA Cup coverage

The moaning noises could be heard during the build-up to Wolves v Liverpool.

BBC probe phone 'sabotage' as pornographic noises disrupt Match of the Day

Argentina's Lionel Messi sits with family members after the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

Murray left amazed by Argentina World Cup hero as sporting world pays tribute

Georgia Stanway of England celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Quarter Final. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Georgia Stanway: Who is England Lionesses goal hero from Euro win over Spain?

Gary Lineker is the BBC's top earning on-air talent for the fifth consecutive year and the only name to earn over £1 million annually, new figures show. The 61-year-old pundit and former footballer was paid between £1,350,000 and £1,354,999 in 2021/2022 for work including Match Of The Day and Sports Personality Of The Year a reduction of £10,000 on the previous year.

Gary Lineker becomes only on-air BBC talent to earn more than £1 million

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard celebrates his side scoring against Aberdeen in the recent 4-0 win. Picture: SNS

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard inducted into EPL hall of fame

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has been described as a "superstar" by Ally McCoist (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist has say on Steven Gerrard's 'big decision'

Renaissance Club member Neil Henderson is teeing up in Monday's qualifier at Close House, where the field is also set to include former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer

Scottish golfer aiming to swap Tesco for spot in Betfred British Masters

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The VAR revolution is spreading with five-a-side pitches run by Goals to offer the potentially game-changing technology. Whats next, wonders Kevan Christie

Can we get VAR to review all Alan Shearer’s goals? – Kevan Christie

Shelley Kerr led Scotland's women to their first World Cup.

Alan Shearer and Shelley Kerr awarded honorary doctorates from the University of...

Former England striker Michael Owen turned to Fife-based writer Mark Eglinton to ghost-write his memoirs. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty

Fife writer Mark Eglinton goes from Judas Priest and Metallica to Michael Owen’s...

Some of the stars with a low rating included Gary Lineker and Chris Evans. Picture: PA

BBC's highest paid stars represent 'terrible value for money'

Lord Hall reckons the public backs salaries like Alan Shearers £440,000 (Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament)

Why BBC should scrap licence fee and be like Netflix – Bill Jamieson

Lisbon Lions captain Billy McNeill.

Brain injury found in former footballers with dementia

Olly Lee celebrates the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Inverness. Picture: Getty

Hearts’ Olly Lee hopes family fortunes improve against Celtic

Jonathan Sutherland in the Sportscene studio. Picture: BBC

Aidan Smith: Nothing wrong with putting punditry under scrutiny

First look at new Doctor Who series gives glimpse of Jodie Whittaker in action

Sense of belonging is restored by this triumphant World Cup

The new wheel will stand nearly 460ft (140m) high and be located beside the River Tyne. Picture: World Wheel Company

Observation wheel '˜taller than the London Eye' proposed for Newcastle

Former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill was recently revealed to be suffering from dementia. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Comment: Time we had the facts on football-related brain injuries

Scottish experts call for brain injury research funding

Chris Evans. Picture: BBC

BBC release wages of staff earning over Â£150,000

England manager Gareth Southgate arrives at Hampden Park. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Golden boy Harry Kane to captain England in Hampden clash

Craig Brown was manager the last time Scotland defeated England in 1999. Picture: Allan Milligan

'˜Unstable' England provide Scotland with Wembley prayer

Hibs striker Jason Cummings scored twice against Falkirk in Hibs' league opener. Picture Michael Gillen

Lennon would have gone to Timbuktu to hang on to Cummings

Kane being on the corner kicks has been a source of much debate. Picture: Getty

Should Harry Kane be on corner kick duties for England?

Stokes Charlie Adam celebrates his wonder goal against Chelsea, but he missed out on award. Picture: Getty

Arsenal fans rob Charlie Adam of goal of the season

Mike Blair played his final match for Newcastle last Saturday and celebrated by scoring a try. Picture: Getty

Mike Blair on returning to Scots rugby with Glasgow

Rodolph Austin is reportedly a target for Celtic. Picture: PA

Rumour Mill: Celtic eye Rodolph Austin | Dave King

Michael Chopra is hoping to have the Petrofac Training Cup in his hands after tomorrow's final against Livingston. Picture: SNS

Michael Chopra out to reward Alloa with silverware

Move comes despite criticism of his part in World Cup coverage. Picture: PA

Phil Neville joins Match Of The Day panel
THE BBC has signed up Phil Neville for this season’s Match Of The Day despite his much-criticised performance in the commentary box at the World Cup.

A Germany fan reacts while surrounded by dejected Brazil fans after Germany's 7-1 win. Picture: Getty

Aidan Smith: None more anti-Brazil than Brazil

Wayne Rooney warms up during England's training session at Miami Sun Life Stadium. Picture: Getty

Rooney can be top scorer at World Cup - Shearer

Hibernian striker Rowan Vine faces an SFA charge. Picture: SNS

Rowan Vine faces SFA rap for Neil Lennon threat

Charlie Mulgrew: Punished. Picture: SNS

Charlie Mulgrew to be fined over Twitter picture

Neil Lennon: 'There is nothing I can do about it.' Picture: PA

Neil Lennon to leave Vine Twitter action to SFA

Hibs manager Pat Fenlon on the sideline during the 1-1 draw. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Fenlon fumes over criticism of Hibs after Celtic clash

Hibernian defender Michael Nelson left the pitch with a bump on his face. Picture: SNS

Hibs’ Michael Nelson a doubt for Aberdeen

Amido Balde and Michael Nelson lie on the ground after a clash of heads. Picture: SNS

Hibs fret over Nelson as Twitter spat subsides

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Double puts Rooney fifth on England scorers list

Ashley Cole facing double fine for outburst on Twitter

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Ashley Cole’s Twitter rant won’t cost him his England place

Aidan Smith: For Scotland, bloated may well be the Euro solution

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Shearer not expecting much

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