US EditionGary Lineker to Present Last Match Of The Day as He Exits BBC
- Gary Lineker, a 64-year-old former England striker and BBC's highest-paid presenter, presented his last Match of the Day in May 2025 after 30 years with the corporation.
- He decided to leave earlier than planned after facing backlash for sharing a social media message related to Zionism that contained a rat emoji, a symbol long linked to antisemitic stereotypes; he apologized sincerely, describing the incident as an inadvertent error.
- Lineker previously faced a temporary BBC suspension in March 2023 over comments criticizing the then-government's asylum policy and took part in a 2025 open letter urging rebroadcast of a Gaza documentary.
- Starting from the upcoming Premier League season, Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates, and Mark Chapman will jointly take over hosting duties on Match of the Day following Gary Lineker’s departure, which will be commemorated with a tribute similar to that given to Ian Wright.
- Lineker said it was 'best for all concerned' he step down and expressed gratitude for working with the BBC, highlighting Match of the Day as integral to his life and career.
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