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Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

“Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made,” BBC director-general Tim Davie said. “Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season.”

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Gary Lineker quits the BBC: ‘I recognise the upset I caused’

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England's Lineker leaves BBC after apologising for post that drew antisemitism complaints

Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day on Sunday.

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Gary Lineker apologises, announces BBC exit in video message

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Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC

Gary Lineker: A sorry end to a BBC career

Mistakenly sharing a video about Zionism which included a rat emoji was the final straw.

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Gary Lineker: England's World Cup hero turned BBC's 'defining voice'

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Gary Lineker Will Depart Sooner Than Planned After Antisemitism Controversy, BBC Confirms

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Gary Lineker Exit Drama: BBC Star Expected to Depart Sooner Than Planned After Antisemitism Controversy

This isn’t Lineker’s first controversy. In 2023, the BBC said it had had a ‘frank conversation'” with the star after he criticized the government’s asylum policy, comparing the language to “not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.”

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Gary Lineker's net worth after huge BBC salary loss, health fears and 'weird' love life

The Match of the Day presenter is set to depart the BBC earlier than expected with his position understood to be untenable

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Gary Lineker to leave BBC Sport role following final episode of Match of the Day

Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match of the Day for the 2024/25 season. He will not be part of the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup coverage. Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, said: