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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. 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 on Monday 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 Gary Lineker apologises for sharing post about Zionism featuring picture of rat Gary Lineker's most memorable moments as Match of the Day host – video highlights
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Gary Lineker will leave the BBC this weekend, it was announced on Monday, days after he apologised for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations. 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 on Monday 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 Gary Lineker apologises for sharing post about Zionism featuring picture of rat Gary Lineker's most memorable moments as Match of the Day host – video highlights
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