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Gary Lineker Exits 'Match of the Day' After 26-Year Run

Lineker stepped down after sharing a pro-Palestinian video with a rat emoji that drew antisemitism accusations, ending his 26-year tenure with a tribute-filled finale and naming Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates as his successors.

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Gary Lineker to Step Down as Host of BBC's 'Match of the Day' After 25 Years