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All the celebrities and famous faces backing Gary Lineker amid antisemitism row

Alan Shearer, Lord Sugar and rap group Kneecap are among those to have shown their support for Gary Lineker

Evening Standard

MP marks Gary Lineker’s contribution to Match Of The Day in Commons motion

The pundit is leaving the BBC earlier than expected following an unreserved apology for a now-deleted social media post criticised as antisemitic.

Evening Standard

BBC Dumps Gary Lineker After Controversial Tweet Sparks Massive Backlash

Gary Lineker’s long and often controversial run at the BBC has finally come to an end, and despite the official line calling it a mutual parting of ways.

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Gary Lineker's Instagram Post Explained: Why The Social Media Post Ended His 30-year Career

Gary Lineker is departing BBC early after social media post causes controversy, raising questions about personal opinions and professional impartiality.

International Business Times UK

NTAs host Joel Dommett hoping Adolescence ‘wins big’ as longlist revealed

Stars of the show Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty are longlisted in the drama performance category.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ as BBC confirms early exit

Downing Street said Lineker had made a ‘significant contribution’ to the BBC but it was important the broadcaster upholds the ‘highest standards’.

Evening Standard

I interviewed Gary Lineker last month – he didn’t want his TV career to end like this, the World Cup was supposed to be his grand finale

After three decades, the former England striker still dreamed of finishing his career with a Three Lions triumph next summer

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Gary Lineker’s final act: a long-running BBC saga with its predictable denouement

A final red card and parting of ways for broadcaster’s star performer after several warnings and uneasy relationship

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker to exit BBC early after 26 years

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The Independent UK

Why you would need a stone heart to begrudge Crystal Palace their cup success

In today’s Football Daily: it’s not just Palace fans who are glad all over

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player.

Euronews

Gary Lineker leaves BBC amid anti-Semitism row, pro-Palestinian comments

Britain’s top football host is ‘bowing out by mutual agreement’ after backlash to a social media post about Zionism.

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Voices: Gary Lineker’s become too big for his boots – and it was time to go

COMMENT: He is a footballing icon and an articulate and passionate presenter, writes Gemma Abbott – but as Lineker blurred the lines between advocacy and impartiality, the BBC’s integrity suffered. His departure was inevitable

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola not promising Kevin De Bruyne will start final Man City home match

De Bruyne is due to leave the club this summer.

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Evening Standard

Why has Gary Lineker left the BBC early?

The presenter will leave the BBC this week and no longer present its 2026 World Cup coverage, but why?

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker sorry for ‘hurt and upset’ as BBC confirms his early departure

The BBC confirmed he will leave his presenting role following this Sunday’s Match Of The Day.

International Business Times

Gary Lineker To Leave BBC After Antisemitism Row

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was announced on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained antisemitic imagery.

The Independent UK

Who will present BBC’s World Cup coverage without Gary Lineker?

Lineker’s exit from the corporation means he will not return to present the World Cup or FA Cup next year

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Gary Lineker To Leave BBC After Social Media 'Error'

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was confirmed on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained anti-Semitic imagery.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker quits BBC in video confirming last Match Of The Day appearance

Gary Lineker will leave the BBC following the conclusion of Match of the Day next weekend and will no longer present next year’s FA Cup coverage or the 2026 World Cup, the broadcaster said is a clip he filmed for Instagram.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

The former football star has been embroiled in rows over his use of social media.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend’s Match Of The Day

The former England striker will leave the corporation earlier than planned and will not front BBC coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker's relationship history: who is the presenter's partner?

The presenter has been married twice

The Independent UK

Champions France to host Ireland in opening match of truncated 2026 Six Nations

The tournament will feature only one break week rather than customary two.

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