This week MailOnline revealed how an email had been circulated appearing to suggest that bosses are drawing up a statement to be released announcing his departure after 25 years on the show.
Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue as rumours continued to swirl that it would be his final appearance on the BBC flagship football show.
And on Saturday night, Lineker poked fun at the mounting speculation over his future with an audacious opening to the much-loved programme.Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue on Saturday Podcast All episodes Play on Apple Spotify The message circulating purports to be from the broadcaster's director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, and appears to feature a statement announcing the former England striker's withdrawal from presenting the iconic show.
The former England football captain called the government's migrant crackdown 'immeasurably cruel' and likened it to Nazi Germany, which critics said breached the Beeb's strict impartiality rules. The Londoner said speaking to the Telegraph: 'I don't think you should have to be ashamed about being British.
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