Is Gary Lineker a national hero? The former England football star says he is leaving the BBC, ending a long 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. Glossary
BBC - The British Broadcasting Corporation is the UK's national broadcaster.
Leicester - A city in England's East Midlands region.
Journalists - People whose job it is to report on the news.
Pundit - An expert in a particular subject or field, who is often asked to give their opinions to the public.
Premier league - England's highest level of men's football.
Refugees - Anyone fleeing conflict or persecution is defined as a refugee by the UN as a refugee, regardless of where they are from.