Soccer-Lineker wins appeal over 4.9 million pounds tax bill


FILE PHOTO: Football presenter Gary Lineker walks outside his home in London, Britain, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

(Reuters) - Sports presenter Gary Lineker won his appeal against Britain's tax authority (HMRC) on Tuesday over a bill that totalled 4.9 million pounds ($6.03 million).

Lineker, who presents BBC's 'Match of the Day' and also worked on BT Sport's coverage, was pursued by the HMRC over taxes on income from both broadcasters from 2013-14 to 2017-18.

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