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Gary Lineker set to quit BBC following antisemitism row and will not host 2026 World Cup coverage

Gary Lineker presents Match of the Day from Leicester's King Power Stadium in 2021.

Gary Lineker has reportedly quit the BBC following a social media row that saw him apologise for sharing a post about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza that contained antisemitic connotations.

Lineker’s tenure as Match of the Day host was set to end next weekend at the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season, with the 64-year-old set to stay on with the broadcaster to host their FA Cup and World Cup coverage next season.

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