Gary Lineker is reportedly set to announce that he is ending his 26-year affiliation with the BBC one year earlier than planned after his latest social media row. The Match of the Day presenter landed in hot water last week after sharing a controversial pro-Palestine video on Instagram, which attracted accusations of anti-semitism.
The post criticised Zionism and featured a picture of a rat - animals used to represent Jews in antisemitic propaganda throughout history. Lineker has been under pressure to walk away from the BBC since, but he helmed the broadcaster's coverage of Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. However, he is no longer expected to helm next season's FA Cup coverage or work at the 2026 World Cup.
Express Sport provides regular updates on Gary Lineker and his BBC departure throughout the day...
You may also like
Urologist says Biden may have known about his prostate cancer when he ran for president in 2020
Jo Malone's new 'uplifting and classy' citrus perfume is like an Italian holiday in a bottle
Haryana CM inaugurates projects at historic site Rakhigarhi
RBI proposes 10 per cent cap on RE investments in AIFs
Man City 'withdraw from £252m record transfer' and Liverpool could steal a march