Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player.
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Gary Lineker departs from his London home, hours after confirming he will leave the BBC following this weekend’s Match of the Day. The presenter apologised for the “hurt and upset caused” following a social media post he shared as his early exit from the BBC was confirmed. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gary Lineker has confirmed reports he is leaving the BBC after this season's Match Of The Day and will no longer present its World Cup coverage. Sky News
Monday, 19 May 2025 ()
His years as a BBC host end in circumstances nobody would have wanted, but some might have predicted.
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Gary Lineker has reportedly quit the BBC after a social media post on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which featured an 'anti-Semitic' rat emoji in the caption
