Gary Lineker makes viral one-off appearance on ITV's World Cup coverage after BBC departure
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Jack Kenmare
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Gary Lineker made a special one-off appearance on ITV's World Cup coverage from their Brooklyn studio, marking his first major TV appearance since leaving the BBC after presenting his final Match of the Day episode. His departure from the BBC followed controversy over a social media post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat, which was criticized as antisemitic. The opening segment of his ITV appearance has gone viral.
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Twitter / XGary Lineker makes viral one-off appearance on ITV's World Cup coverage after BBC departuresportbible.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledGary Lineker marked his special guest appearance on ITV's coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast with a memorable opening segment from the broadcaster's studio in Brooklyn, New York.
The 65-year-old had been expected to front coverage of this summer's World Cup on the BBC, but after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day on May 26, he confirmed his departure from the company.
It came after the former Barcelona, Spurs and Leicester City striker was criticised for sharing a social media post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat, historically used as an antisemitic insult.
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