Is Gary Lineker a national hero? The former England football star has announced his departure from the BBC, ending a long and controversial career as presenter of Match of the Day.
Voice of British football steps down
Outspoken: Lineker led criticism of the government for suggesting LGBT+ football fans be “respectful of the host nation” at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. “Whatever you do, don’t do anything Gay. Is that the message?” Lineker said.