The BBC has confirmed that Gary Lineker will leave after the last game of the day of this season and will no longer present its coverage of the World Cup next year.
It comes after he “Counted himself unconditionally” for a re-post of social media With a rat and said that he “would never consciously share something anti -Semitic”.
Lineker’s last performance on the BBC is on 25 May, the last day of the Premier League season.
The BBC said: “Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role after the conclusion of the competition of the day before the 2024/25 season.
“He will not be part of the coverage of the BBC over the World Cup 2026 or the FA Cup coverage of next season.”
The former English star announced in November that he would resign From the day of the day this year, but would return to the World Cup in 2026, as well as FA Cup coverage.
Lineker64, said he did not know that the function he shared was anti -Semitic and that it went against “everything I believe in”.
After confirming his departure, Lineker added: “Football has been as long as I can remember – both on the field and in the studio.
“I care a lot about the game, and for the work I have done with the BBC for many years.
“Like I said, I would never consciously post anything anti -Semitic – it goes against everything I stand for.
“However, I recognize the mistake and upset that I have caused, and repeat how sorry I am. A step back now takes the responsible way of acting.”
Tim Davie, director -general of BBC, said: “Gary has recognized the mistake he made.
“Accordingly, we agreed that he will take a step back from further presenting after this season.
“Gary has been a determining voice in football reporting for the BBC for more than two decades.
“His passion and knowledge have shaped our sports journalism and have delivered him the respect of sport fans in the United Kingdom and beyond.
“We want to thank him for the contribution he has made.”
The presenter was temporarily hung on the BBC in March 2023 an impartiality He criticized the asylum policy of the then conservative government about comments.
Lineker has organized the competition of the day since 1999 and is the BBC’s best paid on-Air Talent For seven consecutive years.
Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan take over the highlights show of next season.
When the trio takes over as hosts, this is the first time that the role has been shared by three people.
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