Watch: How Gary Lineker's long BBC career came to an abrupt end
Summary
Gary Lineker announced he will stop hosting the BBC's "Match of the Day" after his final episode on Sunday. He shared the news through a video on his Instagram, following controversy over a social media post he made. Lineker has been with the BBC for over 20 years.Key Facts
- Gary Lineker will leave the BBC's "Match of the Day" after his last episode on Sunday.
- He announced his departure in a video on Instagram.
- Lineker has worked at the BBC for more than 20 years.
- His departure follows criticism over a social media post about Zionism that used a problematic illustration.
- Lineker had been expected to continue presenting the FA Cup and World Cup coverage.
- He described his time at the BBC as a "pleasure and a huge privilege."
- Presenting "Match of the Day" was an important part of his life, according to Lineker.
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