Gary Lineker to leave BBC on Sunday after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker will leave the BBC this weekend, it was announced on Monday, days after he apologised for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The presenter, the highest-paid on-air star at the BBC, had been scheduled to present the 2026 World Cup and next season’s FA Cup for the corporation. However, amid continuing anger among BBC staff and executives over his social media post, it was confirmed that he would end his presenting duties with the broadcaster early, after fronting his last Match of the Day this weekend Gary Lineker to leave BBC on Sunday after antisemitism row ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/19/gary-lineker-to-leave-bbc Gary Lineker apologises for sharing post about Zionism featuring picture of rat ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/14/gary-lineker-says-sorry-for-reposting-offensive-story-about-zionism Gary Lineker's most memorable moments as Match of the Day host – video highlights ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2024/nov/12/gary-linekers-most-memorable-moments-as-match-of-the-day-host-video-highlights The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Instagram ► https://instagram.com/guardian The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs It's Complicated ► https://bit.ly/ItsComplicatedSubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #garylineker #antisemitism #matchoftheday #bbc #motd #facup #worldcup #premierleague #israel #palestine #gaza