Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match of the Day for the 2024/25 season. He will not be part of the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup coverage. Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, said:

Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will step down from his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism

Just over a fortnight ago, the man who helped pull the trigger on the BBC’s biggest beast was already hinting of a change in direction for his staff.

Gary Lineker rose to fame as a goalscoring hero for England at World Cups before becoming the leading face of sports broadcasting for the BBC over the past 25 years.- 'Defining voice' - A rise to the top of the sports broadcasting then began with appearances as a pundit BBC radio and TV.

Por STEVE DOUGLASGary Lineker, el astro del fútbol inglés que se transformó en celebridad de los medios, dejará su papel como presentador de la BBC tras enfrentar críticas