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The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker says it is ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Presenter says it ‘makes sense for someone else to take the helm’ at show as BBC looks to make changes

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format

The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plan changes

The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season

Evening Standard

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Kelly Cates on the Match of the Day job, working with Gary Neville and following her TV idols

Exclusive interview: The Sky Sports presenter is among the favourites to replace Gary Lineker when he steps down from the BBC’s flagship football show at the end of the season

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker production company scraps TV arm to concentrate on podcasts

Goalhanger Podcasts produces The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Politics.

Evening Standard

The era of the BBC mega-salary may end with Gary Lineker. But is that necessarily a good thing?

This may be a rational move – but it should not be used as an argument to hack away at the corporation until it has little left to offer, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him

Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him in a resurfaced clip.

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Gary Lineker steps down from presenting Sports Personality Of The Year

The BBC has confirmed that last year’s ceremony was the presenter’s last

Evening Standard

Who is Mark Chapman? The favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker still hoping for extra year at BBC after reason for Match of the Day decision explained

Gary Lineker will depart Match of the Day at the end of the current season

FourFourTwo

Eamonn Holmes takes aim at younger TV presenter rivals in Match of the Day rant

Gary Lineker has served as host of the flagship BBC football show for 25 years

Evening Standard

Match of the Day: Mark Chapman ‘doesn’t want to share presenter’s job with co-host’

New BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski determined to freshen up the show with rotating presenters

Evening Standard

After Lineker: who could be the next Match of the Day host?

Mark Chapman is the bookies’ favourite but Gabby Logan, Alex Scott or Gary Neville may step into Lineker’s boots

The Guardian - UK

Next MOTD presenter odds latest as household favourite leads the way

Gary Lineker announced he would be leaving MOTD at the end of the season

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The Independent UK

Match of the Day presenter odds: Chapman 2/1 favourite to take over from Lineker

We take a look at the next Match of the Day host odds following confirmation of Gary Lineker’s departure from the show

The National (Scotland)

BBC host takes dig at Gary Lineker during Match of the Day report

A BBC host took a pot shot at Gary Lineker as the broadcaster led its Politics Live coverage on his exit from Match of the Day ...

The Independent UK

Watch: Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day highlights as BBC host to step down after 25 years

Gary Lineker's career at the BBC's Match of the Day (MOTD) began in 1999, kick-starting his quarter-century career as the leading face of the Premier League highlights show.

The Independent UK

Inside Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger podcast empire as host ends Match of the Day tenure

As Lineker prepares for life away from the BBC, his podcast empire is proving their is life away from football

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Evening Standard

Gary Lineker: What are his businesses and how much money does he make?

Here the PA news agency looks at the Match Of The Day presenter’s business interests and what he earns.

The Guardian - UK

Tell us your favourite Gary Lineker moments on Match of the Day

We would like to hear your highlights from Gary Linker’s tenure on the football highlights programme

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker leaving BBC: His history of charity, free speech and good deeds

From taking refugees into his south London home to his relentless criticism of the Conservative government, Gary Lineker was protected by his own popularity. Now, he’s finally throwing in the towel

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker confirms Match of the Day exit after agreeing new BBC contract

The former England captain will remain with the BBC until the summer of 2026

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day but will host FA Cup coverage in 2025/26

He has hosted Match Of The Day programme since 1999.

The Independent UK

BBC confirms exit of ‘world-class’ Gary Lineker from Match of the Day

The former striker will depart the programme at the end of the 2024/25 season

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