66 h. 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

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68 h. ago All the celebrities and famous faces backing Gary Lineker amid antisemitism row

Alan Shearer, Lord Sugar and rap group Kneecap are among those to have shown their support for Gary Lineker

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2 d. ago Gary Lineker 'wasn't speaking from the heart' in BBC apology claims body language expert

A body language expert has analysed Gary Lineker's apology on social media after he announced he was leaving the BBC on Monday morning after an antisemitism row

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker’s huge net worth and ‘weird' relationships with ex wives

Lineker is poised to leave the BBC following his final episode on Saturday after 26 years at the helm, with plans for him to host next year's World Cup coverage now scrapped.

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3 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.

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker dealt extra blow after early BBC exit in antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has reportedly been dealt an extra blow following his exit from the BBC, ahead of him hosting his final episode of Match of the Day this weekend

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker statement and apology in full as MOTD host quits BBC after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has issued an apology have his BBC exit was confirmed and claims now is the right time for him and the organisation to go their separate ways ahead of his final Match of the Day show

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker's statement as his BBC exit is confirmed after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after this weekend’s Match Of The Day, it has been confirmed. He will not front BBC coverage of the 2026 World Cup, or coverage of the FA Cup next season

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC this week as he issues statement over antisemitism row

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

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker to step down from BBC following antisemitism row

The Match of the Day presented has confirmed he will leave the BBC following the last episode of the show

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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

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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

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker net worth after BBC salary, 'weird' relationship and Instagram post

Gary Lineker will present his final Match of the Day on Sunday after 26 years in the role

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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

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4 d. ago Who will replace Gary Lineker for World Cup? How trio of well

The 64-year-old, who is the highest-paid presenter at the BBC, is due to bow out by mutual agreement after being plunged into an antisemitism row.

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4 d. ago 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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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

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day date and replacements after quitting BBC early

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is set to announce his departure from the BBC 14 months early on Monday amid an antisemitism row after sharing a pro-Palestine video

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker ‘to leave the BBC this week’ after antisemitism row

Presenter expected to host his last Match of the Day on Sunday and will not front 2026 World Cup coverageGary Lineker is expected to announce he is leaving the BBC on Monday after apologising for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations, the Guardian understands.The Match of the Day host will reportedly not present the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup after “bowing out by mutual agreement” with the broadcaster. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker 'quits BBC and will not host World Cup' after Instagram row

Gary Lineker has reportedly quit the BBC after the Match of the Day host was embroiled in an antisemitism row following a controversial social media post

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