Lineker left Match of the Day in the summer Gary Lineker has reflected on Match of the Day as a viewer rather than a presenter for the first time in over 25 years, and couldn’t resist a small dig at his former employer. Lineker signed off from the BBC’s flagship football programme in May, and […]

7 months ago

He’s back! Gary Lineker has agreed a major deal at a new broadcaster after leaving the BBC. The former footballer-turner-pundit left his role presenting Match of the Day at the end of this season following a 26-year stint. He was also expected to host coverage of the 2026 World Cup in LA, but has also […]

9 months ago

“I’ll do the odd thing.” Gary Lineker will leave BBC’s Match of the Day following the conclusion of this season’s Premier League, after 26-years as host of the iconic highlights show. The former England, Spurs, Leicester, and Barcelona striker will stay on with the BBC until 2026, but it is unclear where exactly he will […]

1 year ago

They’ve confirmed the show’s new lineup The BBC have confirmed who will replace Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day. Gary Lineker confirmed in late 2024 that he would be leaving Match of the Day in 2025, after 26 years in the role. Despite his departure from the BBC’s flagship football highlights show, Lineker […]

1 year ago

He will oversee the 2026 World Cup coverage. Gary Lineker has agreed a contract extension with the BBC until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The news comes after it was announced Lineker would be stepping down from hosting Match of the Day […]

1 year ago

Lineker will be stepping away from Match of the Day at the end of the season The BBC could take an unlikely approach to replacing Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day when he leaves the show at the end of the current season. On Monday it was widely reported that Lineker would […]

1 year ago