Micah Richards criticises Gary Lineker following Lineker’s surprise appearance on ITV’s World Cup coverage. According to reports, Richards—co-host of ITV’s Rest is Football—labels Lineker an “absolute traitor” after Lineker made jokes about the BBC. The dispute centres on public remarks Lineker makes about the broadcaster, which have prompted further clashes in football media circles. In the reported exchange, the criticism from Richards occurs before Lineker responds, including a reported admonition to “shut the f*** up.” The accounts frame Richards’ comments as a reaction to Lineker’s BBC-related humour, while also noting Lineker’s prior status linked to Match of the Day. Both outlets describe the moment as part of an on-air interaction tied to ITV’s World Cup programming. The reports do not provide additional context on the broader background of the parties’ dispute beyond their comments about the BBC and the reported exchange during the broadcast.