The inside story of Gary Lineker's BBC downfall: The summits where bosses decided to axe 'heartbroken' £1.35m star after one headache too many, how staff reacted... and who's set to replace him at 2026 World Cup
MIKE KEEGAN: Gary Lineker has been kicked out of the BBC - and will not receive a pay-off. He was due to front their World Cup coverage next year, but will instead leave on Sunday.