Gary Lineker is to depart the BBC after this season’s remaining Match of the Day and can now not current its protection of the World Cup subsequent 12 months, Sky Information understands.
It comes after he “apologised unreservedly” for a social media re-post that includes a rat, saying he would “by no means knowingly share something antisemitic”.
Lineker’s final look on the BBC might be on Could 25, the ultimate day of the season, with affirmation anticipated on Monday.
The previous England star announced in November he would step down from Match of the Day this 12 months, however was set to return to entrance the World Cup in 2026, in addition to FA Cup protection.
Lineker, 64, mentioned he was unaware the put up he shared was antisemitic and that it went in opposition to “the whole lot I consider in”.
The presenter was quickly suspended from the BBC in March 2023 after an impartiality row over feedback he made criticising the then Conservative authorities’s asylum coverage.
Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999 and has been the BBC’s highest-paid on-air talent for seven consecutive years.
Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will take over the highlights present from subsequent season.
When the trio take over as hosts, will probably be the primary time the function has been shared by three individuals.
Sky Information has contacted the BBC for remark.
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