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

He has been the face of Match of the Day for close to three decades, but former England international Gary Lineker will be leaving Match of the Day

The ex-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.

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Gary Lineker’s departure from Match of the Day marks a monumental shift, but it’s also an opportunity for evolution. His legacy as a footballer, presenter, and advocate ensures his presence will be felt long after he steps away. For the new host, the challenge will be to honour that legacy while making the role their own.

Gary Lineker, former England captain and longstanding host of 'Match of the Day,' will leave the BBC at the season's end. Having led the show since 1999, he will exit after covering the 2026 World Cup.

Gary Lineker will step down from his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season, the BBC has confirmed. The former England striker has spent 25 years as the face of the flagship

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, 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.