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Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plan changes
Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC look to make changes to the programme.
'I worked alongside Gary Lineker at the BBC - I'll never forget how he made me feel'
Gary Lineker will step down as Match of the Day host at the end of the current season, but the England legend will remain at the BBC up until at least the 2026 World Cup
What the BBC should do with Gary Lineker’s salary
The departure of Gary Lineker from Match of the Day has got me thinking about money. The former England striker was, as we all know, the BBC’s highest-paid presenter, earning £1.35 million a year. The Corporation would have argued that that was the market value for such “talent”,
BBC Confirms Gary Lineker Will Leave ‘Match Of The Day’ Next Year
Gary Lineker, the BBC's highest-paid presenter, is set to quit 'Match of the Day' next year before leaving the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.
Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
The BBC has confirmed that Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is to step down from the flagship football show at the end of this season, but will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup. He will also front the BBC's coverage of the FA Cup 2025/2026.
Gary Lineker leaving Match of the Day at end of season, will host BBC’s 2026 World Cup coverage
Gary Lineker will stand down as host of the BBC’s flagship football show Match of the Day at the end of the season. Lineker, 63, has hosted the programme, which predominantly shows Premier League highlights on Saturday nights,
Gary Lineker to Step Down As Host of BBC Sport’s Flagship ‘Match of the Day’ After 26 Years
The ex-England soccer captain has become the face of BBC Sport and the public broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter since he began presenting the U.K.'s biggest sports show in 1999.
Why Is Gary Lineker Leaving BBC’s Match of the Day?
Gary Lineker, the well-known face of Match of the Day for decades, has announced his departure from the BBC’s show. While he’s set to remain with the BBC in other roles, fans are left curious about what happened.
Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ for him to leave Match of the Day
The sports broadcaster, speaking on his podcast The Rest Is Football, said it 'makes sense for someone else to take the helm'
Gary Lineker leaves another BBC job after Match of the Day exit confirmed
Gary Lineker has already left the BBC Sports Personality of the Year presenting line-up after it was confirmed earlier this week that he'd be leaving Match of the Day. The 63-year-old is poised to leave the BBC completely in 2026 after spearheading their coverage of the next World Cup.
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Here’s Why Gary Lineker Is Leaving BBC ‘Match of the Day’
Gary Lineker, the well-known face of Match of the Day for decades, has announced his departure from the BBC’s show.
Fresh twist in Match of the Day host saga as BBC aim to convince Roman Kemp to take up brand-new role on iconic highlights show after Gary Lineker exit
BBC are reportedly in touch with Roman Kemp to convince him to take up a new digital role following Gary Lineker's exit from ...
Gary Lineker settles £5m tax bill with HMRC
Gary Lineker appears to be in the clear over a long-running £4.9 million tax-bill battle with HMRC after settling ahead of a ...
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Gary Lineker steps down from BBC Sports Personality awards show
Gary Lineker usually hosts the BBC’s end-of-year awards show - PA/David Davies Gary Lineker has stepped down from ...
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BBC considers replacing Gary Lineker with revolving cast of MotD presenters
The BBC is considering not replacing the outgoing Gary Lineker directly as executives instead warm to a possible ...