Gary Lineker has quit the BBC over the anti-Semitism row that erupted after he shared a social-media post featuring a rat.

Gary Lineker ’s departure from the BBC has been confirmed, with the presenter set to step away after this weekend’s Match of the Day. Lineker, 64, has fronted the flagship football highlights programme since 1999 after succeeding Des Lynam, as well as presenting a number of other live football matches and other sporting events for the broadcaster.

The football icon and longtime Match of the Day host steps down from the organisation following backlash over an Instagram post with anti-Semitic imagery