The 64-year-old, who is the highest-paid presenter at the BBC, is due to bow out by mutual agreement after being plunged into an antisemitism row.

Gary Lineker is set to set to step down from the BBC tomorrow over antisemitism allegations and will not helm the broadcaster's coverage of the 2026 World Cup

The long-standing sports broadcaster was condemned for his now-deleted Instagram video story that prompted backlash from sections of the Jewish community.

He's had a hugely successful career in football and broadcasting, but Gary Lineker has also become known for his tweets in recent years which have attracted significant attention.

The 64-year-old, who is the highest-paid presenter at the BBC, is due to bow out by mutual agreement after being plunged into an antisemitism row.

L’ancien footballeur, devenu présentateur vedette de l’émission « Match of the day » au Royaume-Uni, quittera l’antenne à la fin du mois, a annoncé, lundi, le groupe audiovisuel.…

Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role at the BBC after Sunday's Match of the Day and will no longer front its coverage of the 2026 World Cup or the FA Cup next season.

Mr Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC on Tuesday and 'apologised unreservedly' for sharing a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.