Lineker Joins DAZN for Club World Cup Podcast

Gary Lineker has joined DAZN shortly after leaving the BBC, following controversy over an Instagram post containing an anti-Semitic rat emoji, for which he issued an apology. His podcast, The Rest is Football, co-hosted with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards and produced by Goalhanger, will now include licensed match footage and highlights from the upcoming 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which DAZN will broadcast exclusively in the United States. The partnership is designed to integrate popular podcast content with live tournament coverage, aiming to provide fans with insight and entertainment across platforms. DAZN executives and Goalhanger's Tony Pastor highlighted the collaboration's potential to connect global football fans with trusted British voices as audience habits evolve. The Rest is Football, the UK’s most popular sports podcast, is expected to enhance engagement and add value to DAZN’s tournament coverage. Lineker’s move from traditional broadcasting to digital media reflects broader changes in sports journalism and fan interaction.