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The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

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

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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

FourFourTwo

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

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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 National (Scotland)

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

BBC begins search for Gary Lineker’s replacement as Match of the Day host

Corporation says presenter will quit highlights programme at end of 2024-25 season but will cover 2026 World Cup

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The Independent UK

The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The former footballer has hosted the show since 1999

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker’s exit will be ‘big loss’ for BBC, says former boss

Greg Dyke was director-general of the BBC from 2000 to 2004.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker’s history of controversial social media posts as he quits the BBC

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media

Evening Standard

Controversy over Match Of The Day star Gary Lineker’s top salary

Lineker is the only star paid more than £1 million at the corporation.

FourFourTwo

Who is Mark Chapman?

Mark Chapman is one of the leading candidates to replace Gary Lineker as the presenter of Match of the Day

Evening Standard

What did Gary Lineker tweet? The Match of the Day host's most controversial tweets as he is set to leave BBC

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media

The Independent 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

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