US EditionGary Lineker 'quits the BBC' after post supporting Gaza aid sparks media row
- Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after apologizing for a social media post about Zionism, which included a rat emoji associated with antisemitism.
- Lineker, the BBC's highest-paid presenter, had planned to cover the 2026 World Cup, but his departure ended a decades-long relationship with the broadcaster.
- Tim Davie, BBC Director General, acknowledged Lineker's contributions while stating, 'we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season.'
- Following his controversial post, Jewish advocacy groups called for his dismissal, citing his failure to adhere to BBC's impartiality guidelines.
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Gemma Abbott: Gary Lineker got too big for his boots – time is right for him to leave the BBC
Like millions of others, I grew up watching Gary Lineker. I vividly remember his calm control and sharp instinct during the 1990 World Cup, and I cheered him on through his Spurs years in the late 1980s and early 90s.
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The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables
Today’s toon Click here to order a print or call 0191 6030178 ArrowMORE: Gary Lineker confirms he’s quit the BBC after ‘error and upset’ over antisemitic post ArrowMORE: What did Gary Lineker say? Deleted Instagram post at centre of Zionism ‘rat’ row ArrowMORE: Gary Lineker is right to quit – now he can read about antisemitism
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