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’d been linked with a move to Macclesfield Wayne Rooney has reportedly landed a new £800,000 two-year deal to become a regular Match of the Day pundit. The 39-year-old former Manchester United star left his managerial position at Plymouth seven months ago, and had been linked with other managerial jobs in the EFL, including League […]

9 months ago

A big loss for the broadcaster. Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday. Speculation is mounting the 64-year-old will step down after he presents his final Match of the Day next weekend. It is understood that Lineker, listed as the highest-paid BBC presenter, will also no longer present […]

10 months 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