23 h. ago Gary Lineker reveals the mistake he made during his emotional Match of the Day farewell following anti

Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC last week and apologised for sharing a post about Zionism with a rat emoji - a derogatory term used by Nazi Germany about Jewish people.

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32 h. ago Gary Lineker's next steps after BBC as he's warned to 'tread carefully or lose millions'

Gary Lineker's future is up in the air following his departure from the BBC after he reshared an anti-Semetic social media post with millions of pounds now at stake

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45 h. ago Wasn’t meant to end this way – Gary Lineker departs with joke about social post

Lineker presented his final Match of the Day following controversy over him sharing a post about Zionism which featured an emoji of a rat.

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45 h. ago Gary Lineker tells Match of the Day viewers ‘it wasn’t meant to end this way’ as he presents final show

Gary Lineker made his final appearance on Match of the Day this Sunday (25 May), ending over two decades as host.

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46 h. ago Gary Lineker's feelings towards his BBC boss crystal clear as exit turns ugly

Gary Lineker departed the BBC earlier this week having been expected to work for the broadcaster until the end of the 2025-26 season, but his position became untenable

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57 h. ago Refugee's comments on Gary Lineker after he let him stay at his house spoke volumes

Refugee and law student Rasheed Baluch received a warm welcome at the home of departing Match of the Day host Gary Lineker in 2021, and has since shared insights about the true character of the ex-England star

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59 h. ago Refugee who stayed at Gary Lineker's house perfectly sums up what he's like

Refugee and law student Rasheed Baluch was welcomed into departing Match of the Day host Gary Lineker's home in 2020, and has since spoken about the ex-England man's true character

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61 h. ago Gary Lineker's 'absolute shocker' first Match of the Day appearance he hoped BBC wouldn't show

Gary Lineker presents his final Match of the Day on Sunday evening, departing the BBC after 26 years of presenting, but his first appearance on the flagship show was one he hopes to forget

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4 d. 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...

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6 d. ago Gary Lineker's football podcast is dropped by BBC Sounds after anti

Mr Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC on Tuesday and 'apologised unreservedly' for sharing a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

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8 d. ago Mirror's Daily Digest: Our top stories from Gary Lineker quits BBC to UK

In this Monday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Gary Lineker's shock early departure from the BBC to Starmer's new deal with the EU and Meghan Markle's unseen snaps

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker tipped to make shock move to BBC rival after controversial exit

Gary Lineker announced his early departure from the BBC on Monday amid an antisemitism storm and the former England striker is already being tipped to join ITV for next summer's World Cup

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8 d. ago How Gary Lineker went from World Cup golden boot and Match of the Day star to controversial BBC exit

Lineker’s departure comes just days after he is accused of sharing ‘antisemitic’ content on social media with the final Match of the Day this season set for Sunday

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker: The controversial Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest

Lineker’s departure comes just days after he is accused of sharing ‘antisemitic’ content on social media with the final Match of the Day this season set for Sunday

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker sorry for ‘hurt and upset’ as BBC confirms his early departure

The BBC confirmed he will leave his presenting role following this Sunday’s Match Of The Day.

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker shares 'difficult' verdict on final Match of the Day show as BBC exit sealed

Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC and Match of the Day has now been confirmed off the back of his controversial social media post, and the pundit has shared fears about his final episode

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker statement in full as BBC confirms presenter’s departure

The former striker had presented Match of the Day since 1999 but has left the broadcaster

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8 d. ago BBC confirms Gary Lineker will leave earlier than planned after social media controversy

Lineker’s departure comes just days after he is accused of sharing ‘antisemitic’ content on social media with the final Match of the Day this season set for Sunday

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8 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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8 d. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC next week in wake of social media controversy

Lineker’s departure comes days after he shared ‘antisemitic’ content on social media

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