US EditionGary Lineker 'quits the BBC' after post supporting Gaza aid sparks media row
- Gary Lineker, a 64-year-old presenter of Match of the Day since 1999, is set to leave the BBC following recent controversy in May 2025.
- Lineker's departure follows criticism after he shared an Instagram post supporting Gaza aid that included a rat image seen as anti-Semitic, prompting calls for his dismissal.
- After apologising unreservedly for the post, Lineker's position was deemed untenable by BBC executives, leading to an agreement for him to step down before the next football season.
- Lineker earned £1.35 million in 2023-24 and will present his final Match of the Day next Sunday, ending a 26-year BBC broadcasting career.
- His exit removes him from the 2026 World Cup coverage, and the BBC will replace him with Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates, and Mark Chapman for Match of the Day.
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