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flag Gary Lineker launches Netflix football show after BBC exit over antisemitism controversy.

flag Gary Lineker is launching a daily TV show based on his podcast *The Rest Is Football* with Netflix ahead of the 2026 World Cup, shifting from home-recorded videos to a New York studio production. flag The move follows his departure from the BBC after a controversial social media post involving an antisemitic symbol, prompting backlash and his withdrawal from BBC duties. flag The Netflix deal, reportedly worth more than his previous £1.35 million BBC salary, aims to expand the show’s global reach, particularly in the U.S., where football is growing in popularity. flag The series will feature on-the-ground reporting from fan zones and the England team camp, with co-hosts Micah Richards and Alan Shearer continuing. flag While Scotland’s coverage was not mentioned, the project marks a major step for video podcasting, with Goalhanger, the show’s production company, seeing strong financial growth through ads, subscriptions, and live events.

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