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  • Gary Lineker returned to BBC after stepping down over a controversial social media post.
  • He apologized for sharing a now-deleted tweet with a rat emoji; police are reviewing complaints.
  • The incident shows how online comments can threaten celebrities' careers and reputation.
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Match of the Day host Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c626jxp0yz3oBbc.com
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC

What did Gary Lineker say? Deleted Instagram post at centre of Zionism 'rat' row

https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/19/gary-lineker-say-deleted-instagram-post-centre-zionism-rat-row-23109860/Metro.co.uk
What did Gary Lineker say? Deleted Instagram post at centre of Zionism 'rat' row

Gary Lineker's controversial Instagram post that was final straw for BBC bosses

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/what-gary-linekers-controversial-instagram-35249120Mirror.co.uk
Gary Lineker's controversial Instagram post that was final straw for BBC bosses

Gary Lineker's staggering net worth revealed after 26 years at the BBC

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/832711/gary-lineker-net-worth-match-of-the-day-exit/Hellomagazine.com
Gary Lineker's staggering net worth revealed after 26 years at the BBC

Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

https://apnews.com/article/gary-lineker-bbc-696065a23214d8fe1b5b22de5530ea02Apnews.com
Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx27k4789qdtBbc.co.uk
Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row

BBC’s Gary Lineker departs after sharing post about Zionism featuring a rat

https://www.politico.eu/article/gary-lineker-bbc-israel-palestine-rat-zionism-accusation/Politico.eu
BBC’s Gary Lineker departs after sharing post about Zionism featuring a rat

BBC fires chief soccer presenter Gary Linker over antisemitic post

https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/s1wfzq00bllYnetnews.com
BBC fires chief soccer presenter Gary Linker over antisemitic post

Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ over emoji as he confirms departure from BBC

https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/gary-lineker-bbc-exit-instagram-confirmed-departure-052500-20250519Ladbible.com
Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ over emoji as he confirms departure from BBC

Gary Lineker to leave BBC, won't host World Cup

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45219597/gary-lineker-leave-bbc-not-present-2026-world-cupEspn.com
Gary Lineker to leave BBC, won't host World Cup

Gary Lineker’s tweets and comments that led to sacking by BBC

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/gary-lineker-tweet-comments-post-fp2qhb3wwThetimes.com
Gary Lineker’s tweets and comments that led to sacking by BBC

Gary Lineker QUITS BBC and will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14725297/Gary-Lineker-quit-BBC-antisemitic-rat-World-Cup.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Gary Lineker QUITS BBC and will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage

Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC after 26 years

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6362097/2025/05/19/gary-lineker-bbc-motd-leaves/Nytimes.com
Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC after 26 years

Gary Lineker Expected To Leave BBC After Sharing Video Featuring Antisemitic Trope

https://deadline.com/2025/05/gary-lineker-bbc-match-of-the-day-rat-instagram-1236403878/Deadline.com
Gary Lineker Expected To Leave BBC After Sharing Video Featuring Antisemitic Trope

Gary Lineker’s history of controversial tweets as he quits the BBC

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gary-lineker-bbc-match-of-day-tweets-b2752415.htmlIndependent.co.uk
Gary Lineker’s history of controversial tweets as he quits the BBC

Gary Lineker 'quits' BBC and will not present the World Cup as exit date revealed

https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/gary-lineker-quit-bbc-match-of-the-day-707676-20250519Sportbible.com
Gary Lineker 'quits' BBC and will not present the World Cup as exit date revealed

'I recognise the error and upset caused' - Gary Lineker releases statement as BBC departure confirmed

https://news.sky.com/story/i-recognise-the-error-and-upset-caused-gary-lineker-releases-statement-as-bbc-departure-confirmed-13370788News.sky.com
'I recognise the error and upset caused' - Gary Lineker releases statement as BBC departure confirmed

Gary Lineker: Match of the Day host to leave BBC next week and will not host World Cup coverage

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13370747/gary-lineker-match-of-the-day-host-to-leave-bbc-next-week-and-will-not-host-world-cup-coverageSkysports.com
Gary Lineker: Match of the Day host to leave BBC next week and will not host World Cup coverage

Gary Lineker ‘to leave the BBC this week’ after antisemitism row

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/19/gary-lineker-to-leave-the-bbc-next-week-after-antisemitism-rowTheguardian.com
Gary Lineker ‘to leave the BBC this week’ after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker 'quits BBC and is out from World Cup' after antisemitism row

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/breaking-gary-lineker-quits-bbc-35247342Dailystar.co.uk
Gary Lineker 'quits BBC and is out from World Cup' after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker's future at the BBC in 'serious doubt' as calls for Match of the Day host to leave continue despite apology for Instagram post | Goal.com UK

https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gary-lineker-future-bbc-in-doubt-calls-match-of-the-day-host-leave-continue-despite-apology-instagram-post/blt2372eeca867d852aGoal.com
Gary Lineker's future at the BBC in 'serious doubt' as calls for Match of the Day host to leave continue despite apology for Instagram post | Goal.com UK

What did Gary Lineker tweet?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21673816/what-did-gary-lineker-tweet/Thesun.co.uk
What did Gary Lineker tweet?

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