Gary Lineker will make his final appearance on BBC’s Match of the Day this Sunday, bringing a decades-long broadcasting era to a close following a controversy that led to his decision to step away from the corporation entirely.
The 64-year-old former England and Barcelona striker had already announced in November 2024 that he would be stepping back from Match of the Day, while still presenting BBC coverage of the FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup. However, a recent social media post and ensuing accusations of anti-Semitism have prompted Lineker to sever all remaining ties with the broadcaster.
