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BBC stand by pundit Ashley Williams for the World Cup, taking the ex-Wales captain to Qatar despite him 'putting a coach in a headlock at a kids' game'... as Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand join the Beeb's star-studded cast

The BBC has confirmed its presenter and pundit line-up for the Qatar World Cup with Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba among their biggest names.

33 matches from the tournament, which gets underway on November 20, will be shown live on the BBC's channels and online streaming platforms as they share coverage with ITV.

But the Corporation could face a backlash after including Ashley Williams in their team despite the former Wales captain being charged by the FA for allegedly assaulting a coach at an Under 12s match in Manchester.

Williams' son was playing in the match and witnesses said the former Everton and Swansea centre-back entered the pitch to confront an opposition coach who'd intervened after his son had been involved in an exchange with an opponent.