Micah Richards takes swipe at Gary Lineker during BBC's first World Cup game
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Micah Richards took a cheeky swipe at Gary Lineker just eight minutes into the BBC's first World Cup game between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.The former Manchester City defender was joined by Gabby Logan, Wayne Rooney and Olivier Giroud in the studio.When Logan directed attention to the BBC's large screen displaying New York, Richards seized the moment with a playful quip.He said: "This is amazing.
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Different person."Lineker departed the BBC entirely in May 2025 following a controversial social media post, with Logan stepping into his shoes for World Cup presenting duties.Richards will be working with both Lineker and the BBC during the tournament.The pundit, who regularly appears on Sky Sports during the Premier League season, is dividing his time between the BBC's UK-based studio and...
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