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      How Gary Lineker’s BBC exit will spark intense rivalry between Match of the Day hosts to lead BBC’s World Cup coverage

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      GARY Lineker’s BBC exit is set to spark an intense rivalry between his Match Of The Day successors over who will lead the World Cup coverage.Insiders said that Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will also be competing to take the main presenting job for next year’s FA Cup Final.Gary Lineker’s BBC exit is set to spark rivalry between his MOTD successors over who will lead the 2026 World Cup coverageCredit: Ray CollinsGary, 64, announced he was leaving the BBC early following an anti-Semitism rowCredit: PAThe bookies currently have Kelly Cates, 49, as the frontrunner with odds of 2/1Credit: Getty – ContributorLineker, 64, yesterday confirmed The Sun’s story about his departure — announcing he was leaving the BBC early following an anti-Semitism row.It scuppered plans for Mark, 51, Gabby, 52, and Kelly, 49, to have supporting roles alongside him at his swansong during next summer’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.A source said: “Now Gary’s gone there has to be a lead anchor for the World Cup coverage. “Mark, Gabby and Kelly can definitely share the duties between them but it will boil down to who gets the big games.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKER“For example, who will be taking the lead role on the final — which will be the game they all want to be the leading voice on.“Mark, Gabby and Kelly are friends but they will be positioning themselves in the coming months because, naturally, it’s a competitive job and who wouldn’t want to be the frontrunner?“It’s become an inside joke that it’ll be like something out of Game of Thrones — with all of them vying to take the lead.”Insiders said the lead presenter for the FA Cup Final coverage next May, a month before the World Cup, is also up for grabs.Most read in FootballThe bookies currently have Kelly as the frontrunner with odds of 2/1, while Mark and Gabby are both at 3/1. The three will share normal MOTD presenting duties next season.Our source added: “Mark, Gabby and Kelly are all excellent broadcasters so it’s not going to be an easy decision to make. Gary Lineker apologises for antisemitic post and confirms he’s quitting BBC next week”They can do the MOTD job-share fine but when it comes to the prestige of holding up the coverage for those major events, it’s inevitable someone’s nose is going to be put out of joint.”Former England striker Lineker is stepping down after Sunday’s MOTD, ending a 26-year career with the BBC.He sparked fury after sharing an online post criticising Zionism, and illustrated with a rat.Gary repeatedly apologised in a video statement yesterday.Mark Chapman, 51, is also in the lead to host BBC’s World Cup coverageCredit: GettyGabby Logan, 52, will also be competing with the other hosts to take the main presenting job for next year’s FA Cup FinalCredit: PAHe said: “I care deeply about the game, and about the work I’ve done with the BBC over many years. “As I’ve said, I’d never consciously repost anything anti-Semitic — it goes against everything I stand for.“However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action.”Read More on The SunBBC Director General Tim Davie called him a “defining voice in football coverage”.He added: “Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season.”How Gary Lineker became the BBC’s highest paid starGary Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day for more than 25 years but will leave the role earlier than expected following a row over his use of social media.The Leicester-born star, who moved seamlessly from footballer to one of the most famous and highly-paid presenters at the corporation, began his career at Leicester City, the club he had supported since childhood, in 1978.The 64-year-old striker scored 103 goals for the Foxes in all competitions before signing with Everton for £800,000 in 1985.He scored 40 goals in 57 games for the Toffees in his only season with the Liverpool-based side, before his six goals for England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico won him the competition’s golden boot award and attracted the attention of Spanish football giants Barcelona.Moving to the Catalan side in 1986, Lineker went on to become the highest scoring British player in La Liga, Spain’s highest football division, under English manager Terry Venables. His record 42 goals was only beaten by Welsh winger Gareth Bale in 2016.Lineker spent three years in Spain before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in July 1989 for £1.1 million.He played a part in England’s run to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup in Italy, which resulted in a defeat on penalties against West Germany.After the match, Lineker, who captained the Lions from 1990 to 1992, coined the phrase: “Football is a simple game: 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win.”He won the 1991 FA Cup final with Spurs, beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 despite having a goal controversially disallowed for offside and Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley saving a penalty.In 1992, Lineker became the first English footballer to play in Japan’s highest division, the J League, when he joined Nagoya Grampus Eight for £2 million.He retired after an injury-hit two-year spell at the club which saw him play just 23 times.Throughout his career Lineker was renowned for never receiving a yellow or red card booking from the referee.Following his retirement, Lineker joined BBC Radio 5 Live as a football pundit before becoming a team captain on the sports game show They Think It’s All Over from 1995 to 2003.In 1997 he took over as host of Grandstand when then-presenter Desmond Lynam was at Aintree for the Grand National which was abandoned due to a bomb alert.He replaced Lynam as presenter of the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme Match Of The Day in 1999, when Lynam defected to rival ITV.Lineker would later become the corporation’s highest-paid presenter, with the BBC’s annual report for 2023/24 showing his salary to be to around £1.35 million a year.He was temporarily suspended from the BBC in March 2023 after an impartiality row over comments he made criticising the then-government’s new asylum policy.In November 2024 he announced he would be stepping down from presenting Match Of The Day at the end of the season, but would still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.He exited the broadcaster early, however, after apologising for sharing and then deleting a post on his Instagram account from the group Palestine Lobby, illustrated with a picture of a rat, which prompted calls for him to be sacked from the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA).After this the BBC said Lineker would leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match Of The Day for the 2024/25 season and added that he would not present its coverage of the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup.Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman will share the presenting role on the football show from the next Premier League season.The former England striker is also the co-founder of Goalhanger Podcasts, makers of the popular The Rest Is History series and its spin-offs about politics, football, entertainment and money. 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      Gary Lineker QUITS BBC and will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage after explosive anti-Semitism row

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      GARY Lineker will today announce he is leaving the BBC and will not front the 2026 World Cup following an antisemitism row.The former Leicester City and England striker is bowing out by mutual agreement after 26 years with his final Match of the Day this Sunday.Gary Lineker will announce he is leaving the BBCCredit: SplashA source said: ‘It is an absolutely heart-breaking end to what has been an extraordinary broadcasting career’Credit: GettyA source told The Sun: “It is a heartbreaking end to an extraordinary broadcasting career.”Gary agreed to leave the BBC for good after meeting bosses last week — with a source saying he realised his position was untenable.The Match of the Day host’s early departure comes five days after he apologised for sharing a controversial post which saw him accused of antisemitism.Ex-England striker Gary, 64, faced a huge backlash after he reposted a video which criticised Zionism and included an illustration of a rat.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKERHe had been due to host the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup but will instead bow out this Sunday.The source said: “Gary acknowledged his position at the BBC, anchoring the most prestigious ­tournament in world football, was untenable, and he will not be hosting the World Cup.“He offered to step down at the end of the season, and did not want the BBC — an organisation he still holds in the highest of esteem — dragged into any further controversy.“He remains absolutely devastated by the recent turn of events and is deeply regretful about how his post was interpreted. His last Match of the Day will air on Sunday now and he won’t be back.”Most read in FootballThe ex-Tottenham, Everton and Leicester City striker steps back after 26 years with the broadcaster, where he was its highest-paid ­presenter on £1.35million a year.His final years as MOTD host have been marred by his outspoken views and fallouts with bosses.He is now likely to focus on his successful Goalhanger Podcasts business.Gary Lineker destroys Wayne Rooney’s managerial career live on BBC leaving pundits speechlessAnd those close to the star said his exit means he will be able to speak more freely.They added: “Gary remains passionate about speaking out over perceived injustices in the world, and will continue to call out things that he believes to be wrong.“He will be able to speak without the shackles of the non-partisan BBC, and has already had a lot of TV offers to mull over.“And, of course, he will be cheering on England like any other fan this summer.”Last Tuesday Gary deleted an Instagram story post from the group Palestine Lobby after he had shared it with his 1.2million followers.The re-post led to widespread calls for the BBC to drop Gary and the charity Campaign Against Antisemitism said it was submitting a complaint to the corporation.HATE ROW APOLOGYIn a statement that day Gary’s agent said: “Whilst viewing and reposting a video, Gary did not notice a rodent emoticon added by the author of the post.“Although if he had, he would not have made any connection. The repost has been removed.”On Wednesday Gary apologised and said: “On Instagram I reposted material which I have since learned contained offensive references.“I very much regret these references. I would never knowingly share anything antisemitic. It goes against everything I believe in.“The post was removed as soon as I became aware of the issue.The presenter will confirm his last Match of The Day will be on SundayCredit: GettyA young Gary presenting Match of the Day in 1999Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd“Whilst I strongly believe in the importance of speaking out on humanitarian issues, including the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, I also know that how we do so matters. “I take full responsibility for this mistake. That image does not reflect my views.”BBC Director General Tim Davie addressed the backlash the same day, saying: “The BBC’s ­reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.“And I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that.”Last October The Sun revealed that Gary would quit Match of the Day at the end of this season — but anchor the BBC’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the World Cup.He previously clashed with bosses for pushing the BBC’s impartiality rules but has staunchly defended using social media to speak out.The BBC’s ­reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.BBC boss Tim DavieLast month he was asked by the BBC’s Amol Rajan whether it was within his remit to give a view on Middle East politics.Gary said: “I’m sorry. It’s more important than the BBC. What’s going on there (Gaza) is the mass murder of thousands of children — probably something that we should have a little opinion on.”In 2023 he was temporarily removed from MOTD after likening the then-Tory government’s asylum policy to rhetoric of Nazi Germany.His co-presenters Alan Shearer and Ian Wright then boycotted the show and it went ahead without post-match analysis.The former England captain presenting the BBC’s World Cup 2002 coverageCredit: BBCGary said of his colleagues’ support: “I had a tear in my eye. It just moved me, it was beautiful. It’s one thing saying that in a moment, but then actually to carry that through, they didn’t need to do that.”Six months later the BBC published rules for its presenters which said they would be “allowed to express views on issues and policies but stop short of political campaigning”.Gary responded by saying the rules were “all very sensible.”He has previously said he believes the BBC wanted him to leave MOTD when he was negotiating a new contract last year.Gary said then: “I think it was their preference that I didn’t do it for one more year, so they could bring in new people.”Read More on The SunMark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan take over next season.Gary’s replacement as World Cup host is expected to be announced shortly.Gary stripped down to his boxers live on air when Leicester won the Premier League in 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationBBC boss Tim Davie said: ‘I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that’Credit: GettyFootie fun ‘N’ Foxes’ pantsBy Andy Robinson GARY Lineker’s 26 years at the BBC have seen him become one of our most popular footie presenters.He began as a pundit on Radio 5 Live before replacing Des Lynam on Match of the Day.He kicked off in 1999 saying: “Eh, tell you what. Football’s back. Any good? Have I got the job?”Gary’s most memorable moment came after he vowed to host in “just his undies” if his former side Leicester City won the Premier League.He stayed true to his word after the Foxes’ fairytale triumph in 2015-16 — though he ranked appearing in his boxers his “least favourite” MOTD moment.His favourite was the last day of Leicester’s title season.Gary also presented their FA Cup triumph in 2021, saying: “They are two things I thought I would never witness in my lifetime. They were my special ones.”In 2019 fans were left laughing when he mocked bald pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy’s ­analysis of a “hair-raising” start to the season.Gary, Dion Dublin and Ian Wright also raised a smile by mimicking Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette’s scream picked up by microphones after he was fouled in a match during crowdless Covid.In 2023 Gary struggled to keep a straight face as pranksters played sex sounds from a phone hidden in the BBC studio.He has also presented for Al Jazeera, NBC and BT Sport who may seek his services once again. More

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      England star, 34, stitched up by pals who put his name on £9,500 bill for lap dances after wild night at strip club

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      PREMIER League star Kieran Trippier was stitched up by pals who put a £9,500 bill for lap dances in his name.The hefty tab included 76 £100 tokens for personal dances at a gentlemen’s club which the Newcastle defender has previously visited.Kieran Trippier was stitched up by pals who put a £9,500 bill for lap dances in his nameCredit: ReutersThe receipt was printed at 4.36am earlier this month under the name ‘Tripps’The £9,663.45 bill is believed to have been racked up at Newcastle’s For Your Eyes Only by Trippier’s pals at non-league side Gateshead.The receipt, also including booze and 38 £50 dance tokens, was printed at 4.36am earlier this month under the name “Tripps”.A source said: “Kieran has visited FYEO before but this bill was run up by some of the lads he knows at Gateshead. “He wasn’t there. Read More on FOOTBALL”This seems to be their idea of a joke on Kieran. “Who knows who footed the bill.”Trippier, 34, split from partner Charlotte, mum of his three children, last year.He missed Newcastle’s clash with Arsenal yesterday with a calf injury.Most read in FootballThe Toon were beaten 1-0 by a fantastic strike from Declan Rice at the Emirates.They must now win at home to Everton next week to be sure of a Champions League spot.How Newcastle bamboozled Chelsea in battle for Champions League More

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      Phil Foden splashes HUGE sum to buy daughter, True, 3, a Rolex – and it’s identical to one worn by A-lister’s daughter

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      AT the age of three, Phil Foden’s daughter might struggle to tell the time — but Daddy has already treated her to a £10,000 Rolex.Little True was seen wearing the pricey watch in pictures posted on her Instagram page last week.Phil Foden has bought his daughter a £10,000 RolexFoden pictured with Rebecca Cooke and their childrenCredit: Instagram/officialronniefodenMan City and England ace Foden loves spending his £200,000-a-week wages on his kidsCredit: GettyEngland and Man City ace Phil, 24, and girlfriend Rebecca Cooke run the site, which has 22,400 followers. True is also seen kitted out in a £160 Monnalisa designer dress, a £40 bag from Hookd and a Pandora charm bracelet.Her Rolex is identical to one worn by Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi, six.Phil’s own watch collection includes a Rolex Sky Dweller and a Day Date.Read More on FODENThe midfielder, who came on as a sub in yesterday’s FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, loves spending his £200,000-a-week wages on his kids — Ronnie, five, True, and baby boy Phil Junior.True was given a pony, Angus, at Christmas and is having riding lessons.A source said: “True loves anything girly, sparkly — she loves fancy things. She is the little girl that wants for nothing.” Phil recently moved the family to a mansion with a lake in the Cheshire countryside. Most read in FootballHe was brought up on a council estate in nearby Edgeley, Stockport.His mum, Claire, has revealed how much her son had changed recently.She said: “The shocking thing is I hear him ordering salmon a lot now and he never used to eat that.”’I don’t expect anything’ Roy Keane savages England star after below-par display in Thomas Tuchel’s first gameThe Rolex is identical to one worn by Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi, six More

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      We’ve been to every FA Cup round – and now we’ve bagged Wembley final tickets thanks to The Sun

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      A FOOTIE-mad family have been to every round of this year’s FA Cup — and will be at today’s final thanks to The Sun. Phil Hart, 46, and sons Fin, ten, and Will, 13 — all Colchester United season ticket holders — began a journey topping 2,000 miles by watching lowly local team Cornard United beat Fakenham. Phil Hart and sons Fin, 10, and Will, 13, set off on a 2,000-mile FA Cup adventure from the first round to the final at Wembley – with a little help from The SunCredit: Paul EdwardsFin and Will pictured at the start of their cup run – with a tin-foil trophy – as Cornard United beat Fakenham Town 3-0Credit: FacebookThe 3rd round saw the family watching Stockport County beat Brackley Town 3-1Credit: FacebookVowing to support whichever team won, they took in Stowmarket, Bishop’s Stortford, Braintree, Brackley and Stockport. In the Third Round, Stockport lost to Crystal Palace, and the family saw them then beat Doncaster, Millwall, Fulham and Aston Villa to set up the Wembley showdown with Manchester City. After The Sun contacted the FA, teacher Phil secured three tickets for the big game. Phil said: “I’ve watched my boys fall in love with football all over again.” READ MORE FA CUP FINAL NEWSPhil, from Great Horkesley, near Colchester, said: “As Colchester United season ticket holders I knew my sons and I are unlikely to see our team win the FA Cup. “So this year we decided to create our own road to Wembley with just one rule – we had to pick a team at random and follow the winner, wherever that may be and whenever the game was – all the way to the final. “It was pure grassroots — dodgy refs, questionable chips, but brilliant football. We were hooked. At the semi-final, to see Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa 3-0 – still with the tin-foil trophy in handCredit: Phil Hart“We stood on terraces in the rain at Braintree, Googled where Brackley was, and queued for pies in Stockport. Most read in Football“We cheered for unknown heroes and mourned for clubs we’d only met that day. The passion was real, raw and more fun than anything on TV. Fin said: “It’s been really fun visiting new stadiums and getting to meet some famous players.” Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at WembleyFAMILY’S ROAD TO WEMBLEYHere’s how Phil Hart, 46, and sons Fin, ten, and Will, 13 made their way to Wembley,Colchester to… 3 Aug Cornard 3 v 0 Fakenham 26 miles 1hr drive 17 Aug Stowmarket 1 v 5 Cornard 60 miles 1hr 30 mins drive 31 Aug Bishop’s Stortford 5 v 0 Cornard 75 miles 2hrs drive 14 Sept FA Cup 2nd qualifying round Hemel Hempstead 0 v 1 Bishop’s Stortford 150 miles 3hrs 28 Sept 3rd qualifying round Bishop’s Stortford 3 v 2 Hereford 75 miles 2hrs drive 12 Oct 4th qualifying round Braintree 1 v 0 Bishop’s Stortford 35 miles 1hr 2 Nov 1st round Brackley 0 v 0 Braintree (Brackley won 5-4 on pens) 240 miles 5hr 30 Nov 2nd round Stockport 3 v 1 Brackley 460 miles 8 hrs 12 Jan 3rd round Crystal Palace 1 v 0 Stockport 150 miles 4hrs 10 Feb 4th round Doncaster Rovers 0 v 2 Palace 344 miles 6hrs 45 1 March 5th round Palace 3 v 1 Millwall 140 miles 4hrs 29 March Quarter final Fulham 0 v 3 Palace 145 miles 4 hrs 26 April Semi-final Palace 3 v 0 Aston Villa 145 miles 3.5hrs 17 May Final Palace v Manchester City 145 miles 3.5hrs Total miles round trip 2,190 Total travel time 45 hrs 15 mins  More

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      David Haye reveals major career change 7 years after quitting boxing – and reckons he’ll be ‘great at it’

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      BOXING legend David Haye has his sights set on an acting career after making his film debut.The former heavyweight world champ, 44, stars in Under The Gun, a short crime flick which premieres next month.Boxing legend David Haye will make his acting debut in crime flick Under The GunCredit: GettyDavid is in a long-term relationship with model Sian Osborne but the pair previously welcomed Una Healy into their romanceHe’s set to star in Under The GunDavid – also famed for his throuple relationships – has always had a desire to forge a career in acting after hanging up his gloves in 2018.Of his new career, David said: “Being directed by Charles Belleville and shooting with the amazing cast and crew was a privilege.“Acting is a discipline, much like boxing – it takes commitment and preparation to deliver.READ MORE ON DAVID HAYE“I hope the viewing audience receive my acting as well as they have supported my boxing career.“I would like to thank my acting mentor and producer, Alex Fidelski, for giving me this opportunity and credit to BUFF for giving our movie the platform to be seen.”Under The Gun is set to be shown at the British Urban Film Festival on June 25.David features alongside The Crown and Pirates of the Caribbean actor Kevin McNally.Most read in BoxingA description of the flick on the festival’s website says: “Deep in London’s criminal underbelly, two detectives join a poker game where the stakes are higher than they ever imagined.”Speaking about his acting aspirations in 2016, David said: “When I retire in two or three years I’d like to be an actor.David Haye hints at shock boxing comeback more than SIX YEARS after heavyweight title defeat to Tony Bellew“I want to reach the heights in acting that I’ve reached in boxing – though that’s a tough ask, I know. I’ll have to start from scratch.”He added: “But I’ve always loved film and I think I’d make a great actor.“I look at someone like Will Smith, who came from music, or Dwayne Johnson, who came from wrestling – he’s done amazing, really learned his craft.“I’d like the credibility of being recognised as a very good actor, I don’t just want cameo roles.”David is in a long-term relationship with model Sian Osborne.The pair have previously welcomed other women into their romance – including The Saturdays singer Una Healy.David has always had a desire to forge a career in acting after hanging up his gloves in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Diehard Crystal Palace fans spend HUGE sum to get home from US holiday for FA Cup final before flying BACK out

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      THIS pair of diehard Crystal Palace fans have spent £20,000 to get home from a US holiday for the FA Cup final before flying back out. The side’s Wembley clash against Manchester City on May 17 falls three days into Mark and Anna Newlands’ ten-day trip to New York. Mark and Anna Newlands have spent £20,000 to get home from a US holiday for the FA Cup final before flying back outCredit: David HartleyThe pair say the club is in their DNA – so they have to be there for the finalCredit: David HartleyThe couple booked it months ago for a cousin’s birthday before the Eagles got to the final. So they have bought flights to get back the day before and will return to the US the day after. Mark said they would miss the big birthday but their relatives understood. The retired risk manager, 61, from Newbury, Berks, said: “The club is in my DNA. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”We have to be there. “I’m not bothered if this is sensible or not. It’ll be worth every penny.” Anna, 62, is just as devoted to the South London club and did not hesitate when Mark suggested the plan. The pair, pictured at the semi-final win over Aston Villa, hope it will be third time lucky after Palace lost their two previous finals. Most read in FootballThe couple’s son James, also a Palace season ticket holder, is attending the final although he is not on the New York trip — while their daughter Alice will stay in the Big Apple. Crystal Palace fans earn club an FA charge within 30 SECONDS after engulfing Wembley in smoke by sneaking in flaresHow the couple will fly from the US to watch Crystal play in the FA Cup final – then jet back More

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      Blow to Steven Gerrard as he loses eye-watering sum of money after pal’s business closes with huge debts

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      FOOTIE manager Steven Gerrard has pulled the plug on a company flogging “healthy” water.The former Liverpool midfielder and England captain pumped £371,524 into Angel Revive, which was run by a friend.Steven Gerrard has lost an eye-watering sum of money after his pal’s business closed with huge debtsBut he has lost most of his money along with fellow investors who ploughed £2.5million into the business, which has closed with huge debts.Gerrard owns a 25 per cent stake.The 44-year-old has had £50,000 of his investment back, but remains massively out of pocket.The company has debts of £542,220, including £398,353 in unpaid rent.READ MORE ON STEVEN GERRARDPaperwork said: “The company has negative reserves and is dependent on continued financial support of directors and shareholders.”Gerrard is among contenders for the managerial job at his Scottish giants Rangers, who he managed previously for three years from 2018, winning the Scottish Premiership in 2021.The Gers are seeking a permanent manager after sacking Philippe Clement in February, with former midfielder Barry Ferguson being placed in temporary charge since.Gerrard left Ibrox to take over as Aston Villa manager but was sacked in October 2022 after winning just two of 12 games.Most read in FootballHe then took up the manager’s job at Saudi outfit Al-Ettifaq, but left by mutual consent in JanuarySteven Gerrard gives update on return to management after Liverpool legend left Al-Ettifaq More