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Gary Lineker to Exit BBC Following Antisemitism Controversy

The football icon and BBC's highest-paid presenter will leave after his final 'Match of the Day' episode this Sunday, following backlash over a controversial Instagram post.

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Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker moderierte seit 1999 die „Match of the Day“-Sendung bei der BBC.
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Overview

  • Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC comes after 26 years, ending his tenure earlier than planned due to an antisemitic Instagram post he shared last week.
  • The post, which included a rat emoji historically tied to antisemitic propaganda, sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about BBC's impartiality standards.
  • Lineker apologized for the post, stating he had not noticed the offensive symbolism and that it did not reflect his views.
  • Originally scheduled to cover the FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup, Lineker will no longer participate in these broadcasts after his exit.
  • BBC Director-General Tim Davie acknowledged Lineker's significant contributions to sports journalism while emphasizing the need to uphold editorial neutrality.