The BBC has been accused of giving Gary Lineker a “hero’s farewell” by allowing him a Match of the Day “swansong” on Sunday.

Por STEVE DOUGLASGary Lineker, el astro del fútbol inglés que se transformó en celebridad de los medios, dejará su papel como presentador de la BBC tras enfrentar críticas

It is such a pity that Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC in this manner. His comments outside of sport have brought the world tumbling down on him and, clearly, it was a nonsense for him to have shared what is deemed to be an anti-Semitic message.

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday and the Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Gary Neville have all given their thoughts on the clash

Lineker is poised to leave the BBC following his final episode on Saturday after 26 years at the helm, with plans for him to host next year's World Cup coverage now scrapped.

As Gary Lineker announces his departure from the BBC following a final controversy, football fans will wonder what comes next for the Match of the Day host.

Gary Lineker will leave the corporation at the weekend as we replay his career which used to be filled with fun