Gary Lineker, the England soccer great-turned-media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat.

Just over a fortnight ago, the man who helped pull the trigger on the BBC’s biggest beast was already hinting of a change in direction for his staff.

Gary Lineker is departing BBC early after social media post causes controversy, raising questions about personal opinions and professional impartiality.