During the UEFA Euro quarterfinal, England advanced to the semifinals after defeating Switzerland in a penalty shootout. According to British media reports, legendary footballer Gary Lineker, who was commentating on the match, allegedly swore while celebrating England’s goal, causing the broadcast to be temporarily cut.
In an enthralling encounter between England and Switzerland, England once again kept fans on the edge of their seats, only awakening after Switzerland took the lead. It was Bukayo Saka who equalized for England, forcing the game into penalties, where England successfully converted all five kicks to progress.
Moments after England’s victory, the BBC aired footage of fans across the country celebrating, including a shot of Prince William, before turning to the commentary panel featuring Lineker, Richards, Lampard, and Ferdinand. The broadcast captured their elation at Saka’s equalizing goal during regular time.
Notably, the broadcast was abruptly interrupted again during the display of the former football legends’ celebration. Richards appeared puzzled by the interruption, and Lineker hinted that the BBC might have cut the feed to avoid broadcasting any potentially inappropriate language he might have used.
This incident underscores the sheer excitement felt by Lineker and other English football icons as England secured their spot in the semifinals.
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