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BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup – but who will host the final?

Corporation says there are ‘no favourites’ among MOTD hosts Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool v Brighton live: Salah pats badge and applauds fans after possible final Premier League match

Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: Salah set up the second goal of Hugo Ekitike’s match-winning brace and applauded to the fans after what was potentially his final game at Anfield

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker 'axed from Celebrity Apprentice' after sharing true thoughts on MOTD exit

Lineker, 65, left Match of the Day in May after sharing a controversial post on social media

Evening Standard

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‘We Shouldn’t’—Erling Haaland Sends Arsenal Message After Closing Gap

Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking night for City against Fulham but was not universally satisfied with the evening’s show at Craven Cottage.

Sports Illustrated

Wayne Lineker left 'unable to walk' after being rushed to hospital with 'extremely dangerous' pneumonia

The Ibiza clubbing legend has been hospitalised for several weeks after becoming seriously ill with the condition

Evening Standard

From Lineker to Bob Vylan: The scandals that shaped Tim Davie’s reign at the BBC

From Huw Edwards’ prosecution, to Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, Davie’s tenure at the BBC has been marked by turmoil and controversy

The Independent UK

Contestants revealed for Gary Lineker’s new celebrity game show

New series is described as a mix of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ and ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’

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Gary Lineker defends speaking up on Gaza in NTA win

GARY Lineker doubled down on using social media to speak out on Gaza after picking up the best presenter prize at the National Television Awards

The National (Scotland)

Mark Chapman opens with quip as Match of the Day begins life after Gary Lineker

Chapman is one of three new presenters on the BBC’s Saturday night highlights show after Lineker left the programme

The Independent UK

Warmth and passion: Chappers ushers in new era for Match of the Day

BBC’s top sports programme in safe hands with Mark Chapman, along with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker named BBC’s highest earner for the final time. See the full top 10

Former Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has topped the list of the BBC’s highest-earning on-air talent for the eighth consecutive year and…

The National (Scotland)

Women's Euro 2025: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?

BBC Sport will cover 16 matches live on TV and has assembled a star-studded line-up

FourFourTwo

Club World Cup: Who are the DAZN presenters, pundits and commentators?

We now know more about who’ll be guiding us through the revamped Club World Cup this summer

FourFourTwo

Gary Lineker bids teary goodbye to ‘utterly joyous’ Match Of The Day

He has headed up Match Of The Day since 1999, when he took over from Des Lynam.

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Evening Standard

Gary Lineker bids tearful goodbye to Match Of The Day as he thanks fans for 'love and support' - watch

In his final message, Lineker said: ‘It’s been an absolute privilege to host Match Of The Day for a quarter of a century. It’s been utterly joyous.’

The Guardian - UK

‘It wasn’t meant to end this way’: Lineker signs off from Match of the Day

Presenter bids farewell to famous football highlights show as final whistle blows on his career with BBC

The Guardian - UK

From presenting in his pants to a pornography prank: Gary Lineker’s finest Match of the Day moments

As the ex-footballer and politically outspoken pundit presents his last Match of the Day, we look back at his high points – not least the day he did the show in his undies

The Independent UK

Virgil Van Dijk and Pep Guardiola lead Gary Lineker tributes after final Match of the Day

The presenter’s final outing on Match of the Day also marked the end of his 26 years with the BBC

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Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to present last Match Of The Day as he exits BBC

The former England striker has headed the football programme since 1999 where he presents highlights from the day’s Premier League matches.

International Business Times UK

Gary Lineker's Instagram Post Explained: Why The Social Media Post Ended His 30-year Career

Gary Lineker is departing BBC early after social media post causes controversy, raising questions about personal opinions and professional impartiality.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ as BBC confirms early exit

Downing Street said Lineker had made a ‘significant contribution’ to the BBC but it was important the broadcaster upholds the ‘highest standards’.

The Independent UK

Voices: Gary Lineker’s become too big for his boots – and it was time to go

COMMENT: He is a footballing icon and an articulate and passionate presenter, writes Gemma Abbott – but as Lineker blurred the lines between advocacy and impartiality, the BBC’s integrity suffered. His departure was inevitable

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend's MOTD as TV star issues video statement amid Zionism tweet storm

‘Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season,’ says BBC director general Tim Davie

Evening Standard

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

BBC’s highest-paid star set to leave show after 25 years as lead football anchor

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker on why he thinks BBC wanted him to quit MOTD

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