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

The former footballer has hosted the show since 1999

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

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 · Nov 12, 2024

Who could host Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker?

The former England forward has anchored the popular BBC show since 1999.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter

Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England, playing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Gary Lineker: From World Cup top scorer to Match Of The Day host

The former footballer will be stepping down from his role on Match Of The Day at the end of the season, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

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 · Nov 11, 2024

England wing Tommy Freeman vows to atone for ‘difficult’ South Africa experience

Two years ago Freeman was replaced at half-time of the 27-13 defeat at Twickenham.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Tommy Freeman vows England will take the fight to ‘human’ South Africa

The England wing Tommy Freeman has insisted that South Africa are ‘not unbeatable’ and vowed Steve Borthwick’s side will take the fight to the visitors

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2024

'It's still hurting all of us': Jemimah Rodrigues on India's early T20 World Cup exit

NEW DELHI: India's star batter Jemimah Rodrigues didn't hold back, acknowledging that the team didn't play at their best during the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE last month.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2024