14 h. ago Concerns footballers play too many games and need longer breaks

Expanded tournaments have reduced the number of weeks footballers can rest after highly competitive seasons

Sport

39 h. ago Inside Gary Lineker's first marriage to sweetheart Michelle Cockayne, which saw them hit by shock heartache and rumours of cheating

As Gary and ex Michelle posed with their four sons at second-eldest son Harry's wedding in Ibiza, it was a photo that hid well the pain of their own marriage breakdown.

Events

57 h. ago Gary Lineker reunites with his first wife Michelle Cockayne in rare joint appearance at their son Harry's Ibiza wedding

The pair divorced in 2006 on the grounds of Gary's 'unreasonable behaviour,' and share four sons - George, 34, Harry, 31, Tobias, 29, and Angus, 26.

Politics

61 h. ago Gary Lineker reunites with his first wife Michelle at son Harry's lavish Ibiza wedding

Former Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, was seen beaming with pride alongside his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, when the proud parents attended their son Harry's wedding in Ibiza

Politics

3 d. ago Gary Lineker banned from Jewish friend's memorial after BBC exit forced U

The son of Jewish football journalist Brian Glanville, who passed away last month, has said he won't allow Gary Lineker "anywhere near" his father's memorial service

Events

3 d. ago Gary Lineker surprised by Arsenal transfer stance after £30m man completes move

Arsenal are in the market for a new striker this summer and Gary Lineker was surprised the Gunners did not appear to target new Chelsea signing Liam Delap

Economics

4 d. ago Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo announce huge career change after landing joint Radio 1 gig

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have shared an emotional career move as they rebrand their famous podcast from NewlyWeds to NearlyParents, just days after announcing pregnancy

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker barred from speaking at Jewish football icon Brian Glanville's funeral over controversial post

The son of the late football writer has said he will not have Lineker "anywhere near" his father's memorial service

Politics

5 d. ago Jewish football writer's son: I'll not let Gary Lineker anywhere near Dad's memorial after antisemitic rat emoji post

Celebrated reporter Glanville, who died aged 93, was Jewish and his son Mark said: 'I am not having Lineker anywhere near Dad's memorial.'

Politics

5 d. ago Love Island star admits she has flirty links to Justin Bieber and Gary Lineker's son

EXCLUSIVE: Helena Ford is set to make her Love Island debut when the new series starts on June 9 and the Londoner is already well connected in the world of showbiz

Politics

5 d. ago Gary Lineker laughed at the German reaction to Thomas Tuchel taking England job

Thomas Tuchel's announcement as England boss came as a surprise to many as Gary Lineker was informed of the reaction the German public had upon learning of the football manager's next role

Politics

7 d. ago Russell Martin's partner Lucy Pinder is former glamour model and is friends with Gary Lineker and his ex

The former model will be cheering on her partner at Ibrox next season

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker signs with rival broadcaster in surprise move after BBC exit

Gary Lineker's podcast has made a surprise move to a new broadcaster following his high-profile departure from the BBC

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker agrees deal with new broadcaster just days on from BBC exit

Gary Lineker has found a new home for his popular football podcast following his earlier-than-expected departure from the BBC in the wake of a controversial social media post

Economics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker proves he doesn't need the BBC as Rest is Football podcast switches to rival

Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football podcast has found a new home after the Match of the Day host's departure from the BBC last week after 25 years

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker signs new media deal ahead of the Club World Cup just weeks after former Match of the Day host's BBC exit

Lineker was initially earmarked to continue working with the BBC through to the 2026 World Cup, but later announced that he would be stepping back for good amid a row over antisemitism.

Economics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football podcast moves to DAZN following BBC exit

The 64-year-old left his presenting role early following a social media row.

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football podcast gets new home after BBC exit

The deal comes after the podcast was removed from the BBC’s audio streaming service last week.

Politics

1 week ago Wayne and Gary Lineker's bitter feud: How brothers' falling out over BBC star's ex wife Danielle Bux rumbled on for 17 YEARS

For almost two decades the Lineker family has been in turmoil over brothers Wayne and Gary's feud.

Politics

1 week ago Paloma Faith uses her ‘voice for the voiceless’ on Gaza campaign

She was part of a demonstration that put a banner with a message said to be from a Gazan child saying ‘Prime Minister I don’t want to die’.

Politics