Frank Lampard 'violated' by Gary Lineker during BBC coverage of Euro 2024 clash
Frank Lampard didn't look too impressed
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BBC viewers felt Frank Lampard was 'violated' by Gary Lineker live on air after appearing to aiming a balding jibe at the Chelsea icon.
Lampard was in the studio alongside Lineker, Alex Scott and Brentford manager Thomas Frank for the BBC's coverage of Scotland's second Euro 2024 game against Switzerland.
The TV studio is temporarily based directly in front of Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate, providing a picturesque backdrop.
The BBC panel were discussing Germany's second Euro 2024 game against Hungary, which saw the tournament hosts win 2-0 and book their spot in the knockout stage.
Frank Lampard didn't look too impressed
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Speaking after the match, Lineker pointed out that a large TV screen was blocking a fan park from view on the other side of the Brandenburg Gate.
He joked that he wanted to have the screen taken down so that he could see the fan park and catch a glimpse of the German fans celebrating.
"I wish they'd take that screen down, then we'd see all the punters," Lineker started.
"But if they took the screen down, they wouldn't be able to watch the game."
Lampard laughed, before replying: "The back of our heads... who wouldn't turn up for that?"
Lineker then appeared to make a balding joke at Lampard's expense which seemingly even took the Chelsea icon by surprise.
"No one wants to see the back of your head these days, do they Frank?" Lineker remarked. "That's for sure."
Lampard's smile quickly disappeared from his face as Lineker quickly tried to change subject.
Frank Lampard originally saw the funny side of the joke
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But the clip soon went viral on social media with many viewers stating they felt the joke hit Lampard hard.
One viewer joked: "Got violated lmao."
Another posted: "He didn't have to do Frank like that."
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Frank Lampard then appeared to give Gary Lineker a death stare
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A third wrote: "Savage. Poor Lampard."
One other said: "That's a booking, Gary."
Another message read: "Yellow card for Gary there."