- Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC after the 2026 World Cup, ending his long tenure as host of Match Of The Day.
- Lineker believes the BBC wanted him to step down, suggesting they preferred to bring in new talent.
- He expressed no regrets about his controversial tweet comparing UK asylum policy to 1930s Germany, though he wouldn't repeat it due to the ensuing uproar.
- Lineker questioned the BBC's impartiality rules for freelancers like himself, emphasizing his right to express opinions.
- He plans to focus on his podcast company, Goalhanger Podcasts, after leaving the BBC.
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Gary Lineker: ‘I think BBC wanted me to leave Match Of The Day’
