Gary Lineker ‘to leave the BBC this week’ after antisemitism row

<p>Presenter expected to host his last Match of the Day on Sunday and will not front 2026 World Cup coverage</p><p>Gary Lineker is expected to announce he is leaving the BBC on Monday after apologising for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations, the Guardian understands.</p><p>The Match of the Day host will reportedly not present the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup after “bowing out by mutual agreement” with the broadcaster.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/19/gary-lineker-to-leave-the-bbc-next-week-after-antisemitism-row">Continue reading...</a>