Gary Lineker takes swipe at BBC as he admits 'treading on eggshells' before controversial exit

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Gary Lineker takes swipe at BBC as he admits 'treading on eggshells' before controversial exit

Gary Lineker has likened his lengthy career at the BBC to a marriage, revealing he felt as though he was constantly "treading on eggshells" during his time at the corporation. The former England striker, who departed Match of the Day in May 2025 after a 26-year stint presenting the flagship football programme, made the remarks on Davina McCall's Begin Again podcast. His exit from the BBC came after years of controv…