Legendary former footballer Gary Lineker will leave the British network BBC, British media reported. His departure comes after he shared an Instagram video that included a rat emoji - a symbol with clear antisemitic connotations - sparking outrage among the Jewish community and British public. The footballer will leave after decades as the network's most prominent sports program presenter. The official announcement about his departure is expected to be published within the next 24 hours.
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