Popular announcer Gary Lineker reportedly sets BBC departure
Lineker is leaving "Match of the Day" after this season and will part ways with the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.
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BBC Sport host Gary Lineker receives threats for anti-Israeli retweet
It's not the first time Lineker's posts have stirred controversy.
BBC strikes deal to bring Gary Lineker back after weekend of walkouts in support of him
"I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity."
BBC apologizes for ‘limited sport programming’ after multiple hosts withdraw in support of Gary Lineker
The Gary Lineker situation has now altered most of the BBC's weekend sports coverage.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Ian Wright will not appear on BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’ this weekend
Controversy has rocked 'Match of the Day' this week.
As promised, BBC’s Gary Lineker started the new season of Match of the Day in his undies
Last season when Leicester City was in the midst of what would become an unlikely championship season in...
