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The Latest Breaking News from Alan Shearer

BBC football presenter Alex Scott says racist trolls threatened to throw acid in her face

The BBC presenter is among those being tipped to replace Gary Lineker on ‘Match of the Day’

The Independent UK

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day

There was a twist to the opening moments of the first Match of the Day show since Lineker confirmed his exit at the end of the season

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker jokes about his Match Of The Day exit as he returns to show

The BBC announced last week that Lineker will leave his role as host, which he has held since 1999, at the end of the current season.

Evening Standard

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‘Clever, understated class’: Guardian readers recall their Gary Lineker highlights

Hillsborough, handball and an inexplicable love for Mario Balotelli. How some of our readers will remember the outgoing Match of the Day host

The Guardian - UK

Why off-field issue could prevent a potential Rangers return for Steven Gerrard

The off-field reason that could put paid to a Steven Gerrard Rangers reunion.

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

For better or worse, Lineker came to represent the BBC in the eyes of many and is a broadcasting titan but his departure was eventually inevitable

The Independent UK

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From presenting in pants to political controversy: Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day career

With the former striker’s exit from the presenter’s chair confirmed, we look back at his most notable moments

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘agree podcast deal’ with host as MOTD exit announced

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026

The Independent UK

Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

IN FOCUS: Gary Lineker is leaving ‘MOTD’ at the end of this season, after a glittering 25-year tenure as the host of the BBC’s flagship football show. Nick Hilton looks back at the pundit’s highs and lows, from predatory striker to top broadcaster and media mogul

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day at end of the season – BBC News

The Sun reports Lineker will then leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match Of The Day

Football pundit to leave flagship BBC football show after more than two decades

Evening Standard

Bruno Fernandes remembers good times with Erik ten Hag as others say time was up

The Dutchman left Manchester United with the club 14th in the Premier League table.

The Independent UK

Erik ten Hag was a dead man walking at Man Utd – Alan Shearer

The Dutchman was sacked a day after Sunday’s defeat to West Ham.

The Independent UK

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Alan Shearer predicts huge Premier League upset as one managerial sacking looms

Newcastle United legend Shearer believes one side could be heading for further woes this weekend

FourFourTwo

‘Berlusconi sent his helicopter twice to impress me. It took longer to drive to the airport than to go to his villa, but he loved doing things to surprise you’: How AC Milan eventually completed world record transfer for Italian star in 1992

AC Milan were Europe's pre-eminent force at the beginning of the 1990s, but when one Italian star refused to join the Rossoneri, Silvio Berlusconi attempted everything in his power to convince him

FourFourTwo

‘Early on, Shearer was quite rightly the main man, but being backup really grinded on me as the years wore on – I hated the role’: Newcastle United cult hero reveals annoyance at never being considered good enough for No.9 role at St. James' Park

Newcastle United were blessed with Alan Shearer's goals in the 1990s and 2000s, but one former Magpie believes they still deserved more than secondary status at the club

Evening Standard

Erik ten Hag responds as Manchester United 'target' Thomas Tuchel takes England job

German was heavily linked with replacing Ten Hag at Old Trafford

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The Independent UK

Harry Kane delighted to be reunited with new England boss Thomas Tuchel

Kane played under the German at Bayern Munich last season, scoring 44 goals in 45 games.

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England didn't speak to 'outstanding English candidate' before appointing Thomas Tuchel - but Champions League-winning boss was contacted

England wanted managers with experience of winning things, snubbing English coaches in the process

The Independent UK

Gary Neville: England appointing Thomas Tuchel a big blow for domestic managers

The Football Association confirmed the former Chelsea boss as Gareth Southgate’s successor on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel: Alan Shearer believes England accelerated move for new manager after Man United links

Former Chelsea boss confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s successor

The Independent UK

Alan Shearer suggests theory behind timing of England’s Thomas Tuchel appointment

Tuchel is set to be unveiled as the new England boss on Wednesday.

FourFourTwo

Paul Gascoigne proposes wild five-way job swap involving England, Manchester United, Gary Lineker and Pep Guardiola

Paul Gascoigne has heard a lot of rumours and has got them all to line up perfectly in his mind

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker offers new update on Match of the Day future after exit rumours

The BBC have denied claims that they are preparing for the ex-England striker’s MOTD departure after 25 years

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