13 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

Politics

64 h. ago Met Police assessing Gary Lineker rat emoji social media post

Match Of The Day host Lineker deleted controversial Instagram update about Zionism

Events

3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'won't miss Match of the Day' as he quits BBC after antisemitism row

Match of the Day host and football legend Gary Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post which included a rat emoji, historically used as an antisemitic insult

Politics

3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'could face police probe' over antisemitic post as he quits BBC

Match of the Day host and football legend Gary Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post which included a rat emoji, historically used as an antisemitic insult

Events

4 d. ago BBC insiders breathe a sigh of relief after loose cannon Gary Lineker is finally given the bullet, writes MIKE KEEGAN

MIKE KEEGAN: From the stifling heat of Mexico's Azteca Stadium to the air conditioning of Match of the Day's Salford studio, Gary Lineker has made a career out of making the right call.

Politics

4 d. ago Why sorry is not enough for Gary Lineker to undo the damage of that rat post, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: The grief Gary Lineker feels about his 30-year BBC career ending this way was written across his face as he broadcast the much-anticipated news that he is leaving the broadcaster.

Events

4 d. ago DARREN LEWIS: 'Gary Lineker was classy and concise to the bitter end

Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC early after a red card for his latest social media scandal. But when it comes standing up for what you believe in, columnist Darren Lewis believes the BBC could actually learn some valuable lessons from the Match Of The Day host

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker receives telling message from Alan Shearer after BBC statement is made

Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC at the end of the current football season, with Sunday's episode of Match of the Day to be his final one as host

Politics

4 d. ago The golden boy...who has finally been shown a red card: How Gary Lineker went from England star, face of Walkers crisps and MOTD host to being axed after antisemitism row

Aside from his footballing career and hosting Match of the Day for 26 years, Gary Lineker is also known for fronting Walkers crisps commercials having originally signed a £200,000 deal in 1994.

Politics

4 d. ago Grinning Gary Lineker seen for first time since confirming end of BBC career

Gary Lineker has been pictured for the first time since announcing his shock departure from the BBC after being left with little choice but to step down

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker next career move: Match of the Day host discussed future plans just weeks before BBC exit was confirmed following anti

Monday is set to mark the end of a broadcasting era with Gary Lineker expected to quit the BBC after being embroiled in anti-Semitism allegations via social media.

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker announces BBC exit in statement after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has announced his BBC exit with his position as Match of the Day host becoming untenable with the corporation following pro-Palestine post on social media resulted in heavy backlash

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker issues statement as he quits BBC after 'error' in antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has released a statement explaining his decision to walk away from the BBC ahead of the next World Cup after the Match of the Day host's antisemitism row

Politics

4 d. ago What really brought Gary Lineker's BBC career crashing down after jibe at replacement

Gary Lineker is expected to announce today that he has quit the BBC and will not be there to host the World Cup, leaving earlier than planned after quitting from Match of the Day

Events

4 d. ago Are you sad to see Gary Lineker leave the BBC? Take our poll and have your say

Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC sooner than planned after a social media post sparked major controversy. The Match of the Day host will now bow out next weekend, with his position reportedly deemed 'untenable' by bosses. Are you sad to see him go?

Politics

4 d. ago A vile antisemitic slur, comparing Tory policies to Nazi Germany and non

He's had a hugely successful career in football and broadcasting, but Gary Lineker has also become known for his tweets in recent years which have attracted significant attention.

Events

4 d. ago Gary Lineker set for I'm A Celebrity as star 'quits BBC' in antisemitism row

Match of the Day host and England legend Gary Lineker is reportedly tipped for the ITV jungle following reports that he's quit the BBC and its coverage of the World Cup

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker: What did the Match of the Day host post on social media? Why is he leaving the BBC?

Gary Lineker has been accused of anti-Semitism by campaigners

Politics

4 d. ago Was this the final straw that brought Gary Lineker's BBC career to an end? The Match of the Day host's dig at boss Alex Kay

The 64-year-old said that Alex Kay-Jelski had 'no television experience' and suggested his plans to revamp Match of the Day without him would fail.

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker's net worth hit as he quits £1.35m BBC job and World Cup in antisemitism row

Match of the Day host and England legend Gary Lineker is quitting the BBC and its coverage of the World Cup after an antisemitism row with huge consequences to his net worth

Economics