Gary Lineker, a renowned football personality and BBC presenter, will be leaving his role as host of Match of the Day. This decision comes after a controversy surrounding his comments on social media about asylum policy. The incident led to a brief suspension and subsequent reinstatement by the BBC. The network has faced criticism for its handling of the situation. Despite this, Lineker remains a popular figure in British television.

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