Lineker to return presenting sports program after dispute with BBC "resolved"

In a statement, BBC Director-General Tim Davie on Monday said that the BBC will begin an independent review of its social media guidelines, focusing on how it applies to freelancers outside news like Lineker.

Davie acknowledged that the current guidance contains "grey areas," but Lineker "will abide by the editorial guidelines" until a review of the BBC's social media policy is complete, according to the BBC.

Meanwhile, Lineker, a former England striker who presented sports on the BBC for almost three decades, said that he is delighted that the issue has been resolved.

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