97 m. ago Gary Lineker's exit shakes up BBC rich list: The Beeb's new top earners revealed as £1.4m

The 64-year-old footballer turned broadcaster hosts his final Match of the Day tonight after being axed for sharing an anti-Semitic Instagram post.

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3 h. ago Mark Chapman’s true feelings on Man United as Match of the Day dilemma awaits new host

Mark Chapman will be one of three new hosts of Match of the Day from next season and could even fill the vacant position of covering the 2026 World Cup after Gary Lineker's exit

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4 h. ago Who Mark Chapman supports and how he'll hide true feelings hosting Match of the Day

Mark Chapman was already set to share Match of the Day presenting duties next season and could possibly fill the vacant position of hosting coverage of the 2026 World Cup after Gary Lineker's exit

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23 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...

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3 d. ago Met Police assessing Gary Lineker rat emoji social media post

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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4 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 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.

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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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5 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?

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5 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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5 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

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5 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.

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5 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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5 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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