Gary Lineker announces BBC exit in statement after antisemitism row
Monday, 19 May 2025 () 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.
Gary Lineker will reportedly leave the BBC amid the backlash to a social media post he made on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the video featuring a rat... Lichfield Mercury
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... Daily Record
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... Daily Star