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      Jermaine Jenas makes shock return in new TV gig – two months after BBC axe

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      JERMAINE Jenas has made his return to TV with a new pundit gig this afternoon – just two months after being axed from the BBC.Jermaine lost his £190k a year job at the public broadcaster after being caught sending ‘inappropriate’ texts to two female colleagues.Jermaine Jenas has returned to TV after being sacked by the BBCCredit: PAHe was spotted at Emirates stadium todayCredit: InstagramJenas lost his job on The One Show after sending ‘inappropriate’ textsCredit: BBC Press HandoutHis Match of The Day gig also came to an endCredit: InstagramBut today Jermaine was seen broadcasting on the sidelines at Emirates stadium, where Arsenal and Liverpool were playing.The shamed presenter was covering the match for an overseas broadcaster, so he will not be seen on British airwaves.It comes after Jermaine recently teased his return to presenting.In an instagram story last month, the former Spurs star told fans that there was “some exciting stuff that I’ve been working on, so you’ll all have that to look forward to very soon.”read more on jermaine jenasHe also thanks fans for their support adding: “I’m looking forward to getting back and talking about what I love most. So last of all, thank you very much and I’ll see you soon.”The 41 year was old was given the boot by the BBC back in August for sending unsolicited communications to two female staffers at the corporation.The Sun exclusively revealed he the messages to the two women who worked on The One Show.He was immediately pulled from air on both The One Show and Match of the Day.Most read in FootballJermaine also presented on TNT Sports and has not appeared on the network since the scandal, although it is believe he will return and has not lost his job there.In a sitdown interview with The Sun after the story broke, Jermaine expressed his remorse and admitted he did not known if his marriage to wife Ellie would survive.Jermaine Jenas hints at next job as he teases ‘exciting stuff’ he has been working on after BBC axingHe told The Sun: “We’ve not really spoken properly since. She’s absolutely raging.”Praising her as an “amazing mother”, he said she was focused on the care of their two daughters and young son.He revealed: “It’s just about the children right now. It’s the school holidays and they’re trapped in the house because photographers are outside my house.“They’re like, ‘What’s going on, Daddy?’. It’s tough.”He continued: “I’ve got to take responsibility and I’ve apologised to all of them.The pundit revealed his marriage to Ellie was on the rocks in AugustCredit: instagram/@elliejenas More

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      The nine highest-earning sports pundits in the UK revealed with Gary Neville closing in on Gary Lineker

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      THE nine highest-earning UK sports pundits have been revealed – and several Premier League icons are on the list.With the football season in full swing, some familiar faces have become regulars on our TV screens.Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are among the top earnersCredit: GettyBBC Sport, TNT Sports and Sky Sports dominate coverage of the game in the UK.And some of their top pundits earn upwards of £1million.SunSport take a look at who pockets the most…Chris Sutton: £190,000-£194,999Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton reportedly earned around £190,000 between 2023 and 2024 for the BBC.Read More in FootballThe one-cap England star regularly features on BBC Radio 5 Live as a co-commentator and hosts the 606 phone-in.He also works as a Scottish Premiership pundit on Sky Sports.Chris Sutton works for the BBC and Sky SportsCredit: PAMicah Richards: £205,000A fan-favourite pundit, Richards works for the BBC, Sky Sports and American broadcaster CBS Sports.SportsCasting claims the ex-Manchester City star has earned £205,000 for his work this year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also hosts The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, who also feature among the highest-earning pundits.Micah Richards is a fan favouriteCredit: GettyGabby Logan: £210,000Logan is one of the UK’s most popular sports broadcasters.She fronted the BBC’s coverage of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris as well as some football matches for the channel.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’The presenter has allegedly earned £210,00 this year.As well as her work for the BBC, she also fronts Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Gabby Logan regularly fronts sporting events for the BBCCredit: GettyAlex Scott: £220,000-£224,999The WSL icon was announced as the new presenter of Football Focus on BBC One three years ago.She also fronts FA Cup and WSL coverage on the channel and regularly appears on Match of the Day 2.Although her work mainly revolves around sport, the Arsenal legend also presents the One Show occasionally.Scott has allegedly earned over £220,000 this year.Alex Scott also does plenty of work for BBC SportCredit: GettyMark Chapman: £260,000-£264,999Chapman reportedly earns over £260,000 for his BBC work.He is the lead football presenter on Radio 5 Live and also hosts the BBC’s new Champions League highlights show.Chapman also anchors rugby and NFL coverage for the channel.BBC star Mark Chapman presents Match of the Day 2 and is the main football presenter on BBC Radio 5 LiveCredit: GettyAlan Shearer: £380,000-£384,999Shearer is the second highest-earning pundit or presenter at the BBC.The Newcastle legend has worked for the broadcaster for almost two decades and is a regular fixture on Match of the Day.He also works on FA Cup games and features as a co-commentator and pundit on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Shearer is believed to have earned over £380,000 this year.Alan Shearer is a regular fixture on both the BBC and Amazon PrimeCredit: GettyJamie Carragher: £1,000,000Sportscasting claim that Liverpool legend Carragher will earn over £1m from his football work this year.He features regularly on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League and CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.He also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast alongside Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.Jamie Carragher is one of Sky’s top earnersCredit: AlamyGary Neville: £1,100,000Neville has allegedly earned more than his Sky Sports co-star this year.He regularly works for ITV and Sky Sports and also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast on the YouTube channel he set up.As well as his punditry work, the Manchester United legend co-owns Salford City FC alongside some of his former team-mates.Gary Neville reportedly earns over £1.1mCredit: GettyGary Lineker: £1,350,000-£1,354,999Lineker was the highest-paid BBC employee from 2023 to 2024, earning over £1,350,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe fronts the channel’s FA Cup coverage and presents the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards annually.The Leicester icon has also presented Match of the Day for the last 25 years.Gary Lineker is the BBC’s top earnerCredit: Getty More

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      Lord Alan Sugar ‘fires’ Tottenham star during West Ham clash after booting ball out of play with shocking touch

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      TOTTENHAM ace Timo Werner drew the anger of Lord Alan Sugar with a massive gaffe during the Premier League clash with West Ham.Lord Sugar, 77, watched his beloved Spurs beat their London rivals 4-1 in the Premier League from the VIP section at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Lord Alan Sugar was left shaking his head after a poor touch by Tottenham ace Timo WernerAlly McCoist joked Tottenham’s former chief Lord Sugar would ‘fire’ WernerCredit: RexHowever, the North Londoners’ former chairman and part-owner wasn’t all smiles as he was left bemused by a comedic blunder by Werner, 28, in the second half.The forward kicked the ball out of play after a shocking touch and the camera panned to an unimpressed Lord Sugar who was shaking his head. Football pundit Ally McCoist saw The Apprentice boss’ reaction and joked he may have to fire the Germany international afterwards – like he did to underachieving participants of his reality show.Fans were also left laughing their socks off as they stormed social media to join in on all the fun.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Even Lord Sugar shaking his head at Werner.”Another commented: “Alan Sugar even laughed at him.”A third tagged Lord Sugar on the following tweet: “Your reaction to Timo Werner errors sums it all up.”This fan said: “Werner miscontrols it and Sugar is laughing.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one quipped: “Alan Sugar shakes his head in the VIP area as Werner gives up the ball.”However, Lord Sugar probably left the Tottenham ground content after a big win over West Ham, despite the Hammers picking up the lead after just 18 minutes through Mohammed Kudus.Tom Barclay on how Werner could be a good signing for SpursHowever, Ange Postecoglou’s side fought back just shortly after as they equalised with Dejan Kulusevski.The hosts turned the game on its head in the second half with Yves Bissouma on 52 minutes before adding some distance with Alphonse Areola’s own-goal just three minutes later.And Son Heung-min sealed the three points on the hour to add more misery to Julen Lopetegui’s turbulent start to life in charge of West Ham.To make matters worse, the struggling boss will be without Mohammed Kudus for three matches after his part in a wild brawl late in the game. More

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      FA Cup first round TV games revealed as BBC and ITV choose NOT to show MK Dons vs AFC Wimbledon

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      FIVE of the FA Cup first-round fixtures have been selected for TV – but a huge derby has been omitted.The BBC and ITV have selected their picks to broadcast with the competition’s games scheduled for November.The FA cup first-round picks for TV coverage have been madeCredit: The FA – Getty ImagesThe first game to be shown on TV will be Tamworth’s clash against Championship outfit Huddersfield Town.The fixture will be shown on BBC 2 at 7.45pm on November 1.The other four ties that will be broadcast include Northampton’s match-up against Kettering Town on November 2.Sutton United will face Birmingham City on November 3, which will be on ITV 1 at 12.30pm.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHarrogate will host Wrexham on the same date but in the 3.30pm slot on ITV X.The final televised match will be Chesham’s attempt to cause an upset against League One Lincoln City on ITV 4.However, fans are fuming that the rival match between MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon has not been selected for coverage.One posted: “No MK Dons vs AFC Wimbledon.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “How do you consistently manage to get it so wrong?”A third commented: “Can’t believe Birmingham and Wrexham are on TV!!! Plenty of better games missed… again!!!!” Non-league club’s stadium underwater as thunderstorms wreak havoc with entire pitch engulfed in flood waterFA Cup first-round drawHere is the FA Cup first round proper in full…Rotherham vs CheltenhamBarrow vs DoncasterWorthing vs MorecambeBoreham Wood vs Leyton OrientExeter vs BarnetCarlisle vs WiganTamworth vs HuddersfieldHartlepool/Brackley vs BraintreeCurzon Ashton vs MansfieldWycombe vs YorkBradford vs AldershotHednesford/Gateshead vs Gainsborough/BostonBurton vs ScarboroughTranmere vs OldhamRochdale vs BromleyWalsall vs BoltonGrimsby vs WealdstoneBristol Rovers vs Weston-super-MareMK Dons vs AFC WimbledonAltrincham/Solihull Moors vs MaidstoneStockport vs Forest GreenReading vs FleetwoodStevenage vs GuiseleyNorthampton vs KetteringRushall/Peterborough Sports vs AccringtonSwindon vs ColchesterSalford vs ShrewsburyCrewe vs Dagenham & RedbridgePort Vale vs BarnsleyChesham vs LincolnChesterfield vs HorshamSouthend vs CharltonNotts County vs AlfretonTaunton/Maidenhead vs CrawleyHarrogate vs WrexhamWoking vs CambridgeGillingham vs BlackpoolTonbridge Angels vs HarboroughSutton vs BirminghamNewport vs PeterboroughA fourth asked: “Who picks these things? Why not Bristol Rovers vs Weston-super-Mare? AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons?”A fifth said: “Wow no Dons v Dons.”A sixth fumed: “Harrogate vs Wrexham is a real stinker.”Another added: “So the tie of the round AFC Dons v MK is being ignored.”MK Dons and Wimbledon have had bad blood since the formation of of the former in 2002.The owners of the original Wimbledon FC moved the side to Buckinghamshire and changed the name.This led furious supporters of the club to form AFC Wimbledon, which has worked itself up from non-league to the professional game.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Gary Lineker reveals two Match of the Day pundits could leave as they enter final stages of BBC contracts

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      GARY LINEKER has revealed two much-loved pundits could be set for Match of the Day exits amid contract talks.The 63-year-old host sees his deal with the BBC expire next year, casting doubt over his future.Gary Lineker has lifted the lid on his BBC futureCredit: BBCAlan Shearer and Micah Richards also see their contracts expireCredit: BBCLineker is in talks over a new contract and The Sun understands it was “business as usual” this weekend despite a leaked Beeb email suggesting plans are being drawn up for his departure.He lifted the lid on his MOTD future on the Rest Is Football podcast before revealing Alan Shearer and Micah Richards are in a similar position.Lineker said: “I’m coming to the end of my contract in the summer, so it is natural at some point to have conversations and they have just started.”All is OK and I believe you two are in a similar predicament.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRichards replied: “What is more concerning is that I am 4-1 to replace you.”Shearer joked: “That is a f***ing massive concern by the way. I’m not signing my new contract if you are a presenter by the way.”But Richards has the support of Lineker, who said: “I would love to see you take over Micah, I think you would be brilliant in the chair.”But with your eyesight you could not read the auto-cue.” Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLineker is open to staying at the BBC, with The Sun exclusively revealing that he has offered to take a pay cut.The ex-England striker could stay for £1million per year, which is £350,000 less than his current salary.Gary Lineker’s BBC pay negotiationsAnd he remains relaxed about his contract situation, saying: “There are bigger problems in the world that is for sure.”Should Lineker quit, Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott are among the bookies favourites to fill his boots. More

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      Gary Lineker breaks silence on speculation over his future as Match of the Day host as he jokes ‘it’s my last show’

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      GARY Lineker has broken his silence on speculation over his future as host of Match of the Day – by opening the show with a joke.The former England striker, 63, told BBC viewers on Saturday night: “It’s my last show… before the international break.”Match of the Day host Gary Lineker opened up tonight’s show with a joke about his futureCredit: BBCLineker couldn’t help but laugh at his gag after days of speculationCredit: BBCHe has hosted the show since 1999 and is now its longest-serving presenterCredit: Pixel8000It comes after reports in the last few days have been circulating online saying that this evening could have been his final appearance.Lineker is understood to be in talks with BBC executives — and sources have told The Sun on Sunday it was “business as usual”.An alleged leaked email also appeared to suggest plans were being drawn up at the BBC for his departure.But the long-running BBC football highlights show opened up with Lineker making a gag about the rumours around his future.read more in Gary LinekerHe said: “Hello, seven games on the way and it’s my final show…”Before the international break.”The clever joke left pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards laughing as Lineker continued on with the show.An alleged leaked email appeared to suggest plans were being drawn up at the BBC for the former striker’s departure earlier this week.Most read in FootballIt was said to have included a draft statement for release when the ex-England ace decides to leave.The Beeb has refused to call the email a fake and instead said nothing had been agreed.Gary Lineker reveals how his views on Match of the Day can sometimes get him into trouble But the star, 63, is understood to now be in talks with BBC executives over a new Match of the Day deal after sources told The Sun on Sunday it was “business as usual”.The veteran presenter could agree to stay on for £1million a year — £350,000 less than his current mega salary.He has hosted the show since 1999 and is now its longest-serving presenter.It is believed that Lineker will remain on the show until at least the end of the season.A source told The Sun: “Gary is hugely popular with both fans and players alike. “The sense is that, with so much uncertainty and scandal at the BBC, right now viewers are crying out for a safe pair of hands.“Gary adores the BBC, and loves his job, and recognises what an honour it is to host television’s flagship football show, as well as international games.“Gary has long maintained that the BBC provides excellent value for money – and has quite literally put his money where his mouth is, and offered to take a substantial pay cut.”Lineker was taken off air last year after his tweet compared the language used to launch a government asylum plan to “that used by Germany in the 30s”.Pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer boycotted MOTD in solidarity.Ex-Spurs player Jermaine Jenas, 41, had been reportedly in the running to replace Lineker on the show but was sacked for inappropriately texting two women on The One Show.The bookies are now predicting that either Mark Chapman or Gabby Logan will be the next faces of the late-night football recap show.MotD2 host Chapman and Sports Personality of the Year host Logan are both 5/2 to pick up the reins, according to William Hill.READ MORE SUN STORIESEx-Manchester City defender Micah Richards (4/1) and Lionesses legend Alex Scott (5/1) are also in contention.Other names in the frame include regular pundits Alan Shearer (14/1) and Danny Murphy (25/1).Lineker has hosted the BBC show since 1999 and is now its longest-serving presenterCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Lineker in talks to sign new deal with Match of the Day amid speculation over future

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      GARY Lineker is in talks to sign a new Match of the Day deal amid speculation over his future.Yesterday reports circulated online that last night’s show could be his final appearance.Gary Lineker is in talks to sign a new Match of the Day deal amid speculation over his futureCredit: GettyHe has hosted the show since 1999 and is now its longest-serving presenterCredit: Pixel8000But the star, 63, is understood to be in talks with BBC executives — and sources told The Sun on Sunday it was “business as usual”.An alleged leaked email appeared to suggest plans were being drawn up at the BBC for his departure.It was said to have included a draft statement for release when Lineker leaves.The Beeb has refused to call the email a fake and instead said nothing had been agreed.Read More on TVThe ex-England striker and the BBC have previously crossed swords over some of his comments in tweets.But a source told us: “Talks are ongoing and it is very much a case of Keep Calm and Gary On despite all the rumours. He will be there for the rest of the season no matter what happens.”Responding to news reports of the alleged leaked email, a BBC spokesman said: “We have nothing to announce and we have not agreed next steps with regard to his contract. He is under contract until the end of the season.”We previously reported how Lineker had volunteered to take a pay cut as part of talks over a multi-year deal.Most read in FootballHe could agree to stay on for £1million — £350,000 less than his current salary.Gary Lineker reveals how his views on Match of the Day can sometimes get him into trouble He has hosted the show since 1999 and is now its longest-serving presenter. Ex-Spurs player Jermaine Jenas, 41, had been reportedly in the running to replace him but was sacked for inappropriately texting two women on The One Show.Lineker was taken off air last year after his tweet compared the language used to launch a government asylum plan to “that used by Germany in the 30s”. Pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer boycotted MOTD in solidarity.In 2022, Lineker was found in breach of BBC guidelines for asking whether Tories would “hand back their donations from Russian donors”. More

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      Champions League: Football fans over the moon after realising highlights after back on free-to-air TV

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      GLEEFUL football fans were chuffed to realise that Champions League highlights have returned to free-to-air TV.It’s been NINE years since Europe’s top competition left ITV and moved over to TNT Sport.Fans were thrilled to catch Duran’s late winner on free-to-air TV on the BBCAnalysis was provided on Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to LilleCredit: RexMost football lovers believed it was travesty, with many unable or un- willing, to pay the £53.99 monthly subscription for TNT Sport.While live European matches have not returned to free TV, fans can tune into a Match of the Day-style show on the BBC for highlights of each round.A brief match-by-match highlight compilation is also available from 10pm on the BBC website as well.Both the show and online package can be viewed every Wednesday on a week of Champions League action.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAston Villa’s incredible 1-0 triumph over Bayern Munich at Villa Park was the first game to be shown this week.Emery’s men went ahead via super-sub Jhon Duran’s 79th minute audacious off-the-cuff lob.Liverpool also retained their 100 per cent record in the competition this season with a routine 2-0 win over Bologna with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah.And fans were thrilled to learn that they could catch all of the action for free.Most read in Champions LeagueJhon Duran scored a goal that will go down in Villa’s historyCredit: GettySalah scored a stunner to double Liverpool’s leadCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote on X: “Champions League highlights on BBC is possibly the best thing ever.”A second said: “The show is quite a breath of fresh air. Really good sampled footage of the games.”Arsenal player ratings vs PSGA third said: “BBC iPlayer has got the Champions League highlights of you didn’t know!”Another wrote: “It died off when they took it off ITV. Hopefully bringing highlights to the BBC will be the start of the comeback but wishful thinking.”While another added: “Feels so strange watching Champions League games and analysis on the BBC. Thank god for that.”Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan seem to take turns hosting, alongside pundits Nedum Onuoha and German footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger.Fans were also pleased to see some fresh faces, with one writing: “It can’t always be likes of Micah Richards, Danny Murphy and Jamie Redknapp.” More