Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day on Sunday.
The 64-year-old had been expected to continue fronting coverage of the men’s FA Cup and World Cup, but was criticised last week after sharing a social media post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat, historically used as an antisemitic insult.
On Monday, Lineker said he did not see the image, and “would never consciously repost anything antisemitic”.
He added: “However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action.”
The presenter has previously attracted criticism for his social media posts, but the latest example was thought to be the last straw for bosses, who considered his position untenable, the BBC’s culture and media editor Katie Razzall said.
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