Summary
Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day. This decision follows controversy over a social media post he shared, which included an offensive image. Lineker apologized for the mistake and said he is stepping back as a responsible action.
Key Facts
- Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after presenting his last Match of the Day show.
- The controversy involved a social media post with an image considered antisemitic.
- Lineker stated he did not see the offensive part of the image and apologized.
- BBC's director general announced the decision was mutual and based on the recent incident.
- Lineker has been a prominent figure in BBC's football coverage for over 20 years.
- He expressed regret for the hurt caused and emphasized his long-standing stance against racism.
- BBC Sport director described the past week as difficult and praised Lineker's contributions.
