Gary Lineker will continue to present BBC’s Match of the Day for the next five years. The former Spurs striker will also continue in his roles as the host of Sports Personality of the Year, live FA Cup coverage and live football until 2020.
Lineker, who took over as the presenter of MotD in 1999, said: “I’m thrilled that my relationship with the BBC has been renewed. I’m already looking forward to getting the 2015-16 season underway.”
Philip Bernie, the head of TV sport, said: “We are delighted that Gary will continue to front the country’s favourite football programme on the BBC, as well as leading our live football coverage.
“He is the outstanding football presenter of his generation, combining great authority from his very distinguished playing career with wonderful broadcasting instincts and sharpness – making him a true star performer.”
Earlier this year the BBC announced that it had renewed its deal to show Premier League highlights for a further three years, through to and including the 2018-19 season.
