Is Gary Lineker leaving BBC and Match of the Day? What to know about Lineker apology after his social media video share with emoji post went to far.

Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday. Speculation is mounting the 64-year-old will step down after he presents his final Match of the Day next weekend. It is understood that Lineker, listed as the highest-paid BBC presenter, will also no longer present the corporation's coverage of the World Cup in 2026.

Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will step down from his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat.