Soccer-Lineker off BBC's FA Cup coverage after losing his voice


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter-Final - Manchester City v Burnley - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 18, 2023 TV pundit Gary Lineker alongside the FA cup trophy before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

(Reuters) -Gary Lineker will not be on the BBC for their FA Cup quarter-final coverage on Sunday because he has lost his voice, the corporation said, with Alex Scott taking his place.

Lineker was struggling with his voice during live coverage of Manchester City's 6-0 thrashing of Burnley on Saturday and it did not improve.

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