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Gary Lineker: ‘I think BBC wanted me to leave Match Of The Day’

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

The Independent UK

The BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

Evening Standard

BBC's Jonathan Pearce spared driving ban over football sacking fear

Magistrates spared BBC’s Jonathan Pearce a driving ban over fears he would be sacked and lose his home

Evening Standard

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‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes

Gary Lineker has given his backing to the trio stepping into his shoes at Match of the Day in an exclusive interview

FourFourTwo

‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year

Gary Lineker explains in an exclusive interview why he still has one last dream as a broadcaster

FourFourTwo

‘I wasn’t concerned I’d done anything wrong – I stated a fact. It was taken out of proportion and people have recognised that they misread the situation a bit’ Gary Lineker gives FourFourTwo his thoughts on BBC suspension for asylum seeker tweet

Gary Lineker speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about the time he was asked to step back from Match of the Day

FourFourTwo

Gary Lineker exclusive: ‘I’m prouder of my presenting career than my football career – I was born to be in the box, not on the box. I had to battle with television for a long time’

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker talks to FourFourTwo, as he prepares to step down after 26 years in the role

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'Getting the Match of the Day job was like being pregnant - I've got a really lovely secret, and I can't tell anybody' Kelly Cates excited to take over from Gary Lineker

Experienced presenter Kelly Cates will be part of the trio fronting Match of the Day from next season

FourFourTwo

BBC star commentator Jonathan Pearce 'fears for job' after speeding charge from police

Commentator Jonathan Pearce got into trouble with police over speeding

Evening Standard

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman to host Match of the Day

Trio will present football highlights show after Gary Lineker steps down, BBC says

The Guardian - UK

BBC announces new Match of the Day hosts as Gary Lineker steps down

THE BBC has revealed who will replace Gary Lineker as the new host of Match of the Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman named as new Match Of The Day hosts

Former England striker Gary Lineker will step back from the show at the end of the current season.

The Independent UK

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?

The Guardian - 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

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The Guardian - UK

The next host of Match of the Day? Some thoughts from the 2015 sixth favourite …

Whoever takes over the hot seat will find the foundations are strong – this is a thing that doesn’t need messing with

FourFourTwo

Surprise Gary Lineker replacement mooted as BBC prepare to find new Match of the Day host

Gary Lineker is set to step down at the end of the 2024/25 season

Evening Standard

Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role

Sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to ‘read, read, read, and write, write, write’ and pursue their dreams.

The Guardian - UK

So, it’s goodbye to Gary Lineker and to the costly, star-struck culture at the BBC

The presenter’s departure from Match of the Day reveals a welcome shift at the BBC, but fame worship lingers

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The Guardian - UK

How will BBC revamp Match of the Day when Gary Lineker leaves?

Plan is forming for digitally focused show to expand and grow the brand in a fractured media landscape

The Guardian - UK

‘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 Independent UK

Gary Lineker reveals why it was ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has revealed why it was “the right time” for him to leave Match of the Day, as he prepares to leave after 25 years.

FourFourTwo

'It's been a joy and a privilege': Gary Lineker breaks silence on Match of the Day departure

Having been the face of BBC's coverage for close to three decades, the 63-year-old will soon step down from his role

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

Evening Standard

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

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