Gary Lineker says 'right time' to leave Match Of The Day

Gary Lineker to Step Down As Host of BBC Sport’s Flagship ‘Match of the Day’ After 26 Years
England soccer captain has become the face of BBC Sport and the public broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter since he began presenting the U.K.'s biggest sports show in 1999.
What Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day departure tells us about personalities in UK and US sports broadcasting
Sports media stories aren’t often mainstream news in the UK, but Gary Lineker stepping down from one of the most iconic shows on British television is making headlines.
Key events in career of Gary Lineker as ex-player leaves Match of the Day role
Gary Lineker moved seamlessly from footballer to one of the most famous and highly-paid stars on the BBC. The former Leicester, Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham striker scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England and captained the side for the last two years of his international career.
Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC to confirm exit amid speculation over next host
BBC to confirm exit amid speculation over next host - 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
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.
Kelly Somers hosting Match of the Day would show BBC equality only goes one way
According to the front page of today’s Sun, the BBC is planning to replace Gary Lineker with not one presenter, but two. From next season, it wants to make hosting Match of the Day a job-share between a man,
Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plan changes
Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC look to make changes to the programme.
Why Is Gary Lineker Leaving BBC's Match of the Day?
Gary Lineker, the well-known face of Match of the Day for decades, has announced his departure from the BBC's show. While he's set to remain with the BBC in other roles, fans are left curious about what happened.
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Will Gary Lineker's departure be an own goal for the BBC?
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From penalty area poacher to presenter and podcaster, Lineker hit target
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Watch: Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day highlights as BBC host to step down after 25 years
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Gary Lineker to step down from presenting Sports Personality Of The Year
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Gary Lineker accepts the time will come for him to ‘slow down’
Gary Lineker accepts he will “have to slow down ... The former England, Tottenham and Barcelona striker took over the BBC’s flagship football highlights show in 1999 after predecessor Des ...
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Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter
Gary Lineker moved impressively from football hero ... on his feet carried him through stints at Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham and Japanese club Nagoya Grampus Eight.