What kind of Gary Lineker? Presenter still has multi-million pound podcast empire and could present the World Cup for another channel

Monday marks the end of a broadcast era with Gary Lineker stopping the BBC After being involved in anti -Semitism accusations via social media.

The 64-year-old resigned from his presentation tasks at the company After he was convicted on a large scale for his now removed Instagram video story with a pro-Palestinian video with an anti-Jewish rat-meet.

After recoiling parts of the Jewish community, the day presenter’s competition insisted that he would “never deliberately share something anti -Semitic.”

The first England Striker has unconditionally apologized for the ‘error’ that says ‘that image does not reflect my opinion’.

Lineker would leave his role as a presenter at the BBC at the end of the 2026 World Cup, which will be organized in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

However, his time at the broadcaster will now end with the season -dependent game on Sunday of the day program.

A senior insider told MailOnline on Monday that the decision to go early was not that of Lineker. His contract was torn apart on the scandal and he leaves without a financial arrangement, the source said.

The former football player in England said in a statement: ‘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 feels like the responsible way of acting. ‘

Minutes after the announcement he published his own Instagram video, apologized again and said it was the ‘right time’ for him and the BBC to go in their ‘individual ways’.

BBC director-general Tim Davie agreed that this is the right decision that reportedly lost patience with the best-paid presenter of the BBC.

“Gary has recognized the error he has made. Accordingly, we agreed that he will take a step back from further presenting after this season, “he said. ‘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 earned him the respect of sport fans in the United Kingdom and beyond.

“We want to thank him for the contribution he made.”

Lineker also shared a video report on his Instagram account that confirmed his early departure.

He said that it was ‘a pleasure and a huge privilege’ after the announcement that he will leave the BBC after the game of the day of this weekend.

‘I would like to say again that I was sorry, worried, for the pain and upset, it was a real error and supervision, but I should have been more diligent, I know that. I have noticed for minorities and humanitarian issues and against all forms of racism all life, including, of course, anti -Semitism, which I absolutely abhorred. There is no room for it and should never be, “he said.

‘So I think it is best for all those involved that I take from BBC who fully present tasks and not next season to FA Cup of World Cup, the last day of the Premier League season on Sunday will be my last show. It was a pleasure and a huge privilege to work with the BBC for 30 years, especially hosting the competition of the day, a program that is so close to my heart and an integral part of my life.

‘I want to thank all the fairly brilliant, talented and lovely people, both before and behind the camera with whom I have worked for three decades. You are absolutely best. The relationship with the BBC has been long and great, but it is the right moment for the organization and myself to go our own way.

‘Thank you all (fans) for your incredible support and love for so many years. It means the world for me. I see you all on Sunday. ‘

Despite his approaching departure, things do not dry out for Lineker – with his career in the media.

Last month speaking against Amol Rajan on the BBC, he outlined his plans.

“I think I will probably concentrate more on the podcast world, because it is such a nice company and it has just been so incredible,” he said.

Lineker has a growing influence in podcasting with his Empire that last year recorded no less than £ 1.4 million profit.

The former Leicester City and Tottenham Forward founded Goalhanger -Podcasts in 2019 and the company quickly established itself as one of the world’s leading podcast producers.

The series of podcasts, including the rest, is football, the rest is political and the rest is that history regularly surpasses the charts, in millions of listeners harden.

Assets have risen over the past 12 months with accounts submitted to Companies House, which showed that the income in the fixed profit increased from £ 590,000 in 2023 to £ 2.03 million last year, an increase of £ 1.4 million. Cash in the bank also rose from £ 560,000 to £ 2.7 million.

Lineker itself presents the rest is football, a popular show about the biggest points of the sport, alongside BBC colleagues Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

The 64-year-old created the podcast company with former ITV controller Tony Pastor and former BBC director Jack Davenport and has considerable control over the company.

According to the company, the 13 keys shows have gathered more than 400 million audio downloads and more than 85 m views on YouTube in 2024.

During Euro 2024, Lineker’s Podcast was downloaded 19.6 million times.

The last accounts of Goalhanger also show that the number of employees in the books has increased from seven to 16 last financial year.

The rest is politics, organized by unlikely duo Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, launched in March 2022 and celebrates millions of listeners.

In the meantime, the rest, the history, is presented by Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland, is just as popular since it started in 2020.

Football financing expert Kieran Maguire said via the Times: ‘These figures are spectacular. Gary Lineker’s eye for a smart business chance is just as sharp as when he played football for England and scored goals.

“This smooth podcasts run by Goalhanger is now one of the most popular in the country and all parties involved have benefited considerably.”

A goalter of Goalhanger said: “We are happy with the continuous growth of goal hanger and the success of our shows, and we look forward to seeing our network grow.”

Lineker earned more than £ 1.35 million from the BBC last year, but on Sunday he will see the current game of the day for the last time

Last month it was revealed that Lineker was overflowing to rivals ITV.

He was confirmed the first name for the new show The Assembly and will be interrogated by a group of people who are autistic, neurodivend and/or leather disabled.

Each episode will see a different celebrity that is forced to set aside everything they have once learned by their media trainers, while they each face their most ‘honest interview’.

Other celebrities such as David Tennant, 54, Danny Dyer, 47 and Jade Thirlwall, 32, are also confirmed.

The move to ITV may open the doors to work with the broadcaster in a sporty capacity. Lineker had previously pronounced his loyalty to the BBC, could now explore other opportunities – with overseas networks that may also show an interest now that he is a free agent.

Mail Sport understands, however, that a move to Qatari ownership of sports, the home of Richard Keys and Andy Gray after they have left Sky in the midst of a sexism furore, is unlikely.

As was revealed in 2022, Lineker, who was a pronounced critic of the Qatar World Cup, had previously had £ 1.6 million in pocket while working for the sports group of the Gulf State.

It is known that he has furious bosses when he then gave a ‘virtue’ signaling monologue prior to the opening match – choosing the record of the host about migrating employees and immigration.