Gary Lineker says final goodbye on BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’
"Thank you for watching. Thank you for all your love and support over the years."
"Thank you for watching. Thank you for all your love and support over the years."
"Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action."
Lineker is leaving "Match of the Day" after this season and will part ways with the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.
It's not the first time Lineker's posts have stirred controversy.
"I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity."
The Gary Lineker situation has now altered most of the BBC's weekend sports coverage.
Controversy has rocked 'Match of the Day' this week.
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