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Evening Standard
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William Mata

Everything you need to know about Gary Lineker and why he is leaving Match of The Day

Gary Lineker has suggested that leaving Match of the Day was not entirely his choice and that the BBC had wanted him to leave the football show.

The 64-year-old is the highest-paid presenter at the corporation and will leave after presenting the 2026 World Cup coverage.

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