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‘It wasn’t meant to end this way’: Lineker signs off from Match of the Day

Presenter bids farewell to famous football highlights show as final whistle blows on his career with BBC

The Guardian - UK

From presenting in his pants to a pornography prank: Gary Lineker’s finest Match of the Day moments

As the ex-footballer and politically outspoken pundit presents his last Match of the Day, we look back at his high points – not least the day he did the show in his undies

The Guardian - UK

‘I love this man for saving my life’: Michael Watson’s unbreakable bond with Peter Hamlyn

The neurosurgeon saved the boxer’s life in 1991 and since then the pair have become close friends. They talk to Donald McRae

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‘It’s hard to know which players could become presenters, but I see two current footballers who could be good pundits’ Gary Lineker tips duo for TV careers after retirement

In an exclusive interview for FourFourTwo, the long-serving Match of the Day picks out two players who could have futures on television

FourFourTwo

‘Italia 90 is the one thing I look back on and think ‘If only’, because we would have had a real chance in the final – winning a World Cup is immortality, it’s forever’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the biggest regret from his playing career

In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking legend reveals the most crushing disappointment he experienced

FourFourTwo

‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes

Gary Lineker has given his backing to the trio stepping into his shoes at Match of the Day in an exclusive interview

FourFourTwo

Gary Lineker exclusive: ‘I’m prouder of my presenting career than my football career – I was born to be in the box, not on the box. I had to battle with television for a long time’

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker talks to FourFourTwo, as he prepares to step down after 26 years in the role

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Manchester United told to replace Ruben Amorim with Gary Neville in shock claim: 'He is deeply hurt'

Neville’s only previous managerial experience was a four-month spell at Valencia

Evening Standard

After Lineker: who could be the next Match of the Day host?

Mark Chapman is the bookies’ favourite but Gabby Logan, Alex Scott or Gary Neville may step into Lineker’s boots

The Guardian - UK

BBC confirms exit of ‘world-class’ Gary Lineker from Match of the Day

The former striker will depart the programme at the end of the 2024/25 season

The Independent UK

From presenting in pants to political controversy: Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day career

With the former striker’s exit from the presenter’s chair confirmed, we look back at his most notable moments

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker’s exit will be ‘big loss’ for BBC, says former boss

Greg Dyke was director-general of the BBC from 2000 to 2004.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘agree podcast deal’ with host as MOTD exit announced

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

The Independent UK

Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

IN FOCUS: Gary Lineker is leaving ‘MOTD’ at the end of this season, after a glittering 25-year tenure as the host of the BBC’s flagship football show. Nick Hilton looks back at the pundit’s highs and lows, from predatory striker to top broadcaster and media mogul

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Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day at the end of this season – with BBC departure date set

The former England international striker has fronted BBC’s flagship show since 1999

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker set to leave Match of the Day at end of the season after 25 years

Gary Lineker is set to leave Match of the Day at the end of the 2024/25 season, reports have suggsted

WhatToWatch

Des Lynam: Gary Lineker 'wasn't awfully good' as a pundit

Des Lynam on Gary Lineker as Match of the Day turns 60...

The Independent UK

Ex-Match of the Day presenter Des Lynam on why it’s hard for BBC to ‘justify’ Gary Lineker’s salary

‘You can’t say that anybody saying a few words into a television screen is worth more than someone who saves lives, but money dictates’

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The Guardian - UK

Ian Wright’s last Match of the Day and his legacy as a pundit

In today’s Football Daily: Ian Wright’s Match of the Day farewell

Evening Standard

Eamonn Holmes claims BBC once planned to replace him with Gary Lineker until colleagues foiled plot

The Irish TV presenter fronted snooker programme Pot Black for the broadcaster in the 1990s

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker responds after ex-Match of The Day host Des Lynam tells him to stick to football

Des Lynam says Gary Lineker should stay away from controversial topics outside the game

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker brushes off criticism from ex-Match Of The Day host Des Lynam

Lynam, 80, said Lineker should ‘get on with the football’ and stay away from controversial topics outside the game

Belfast Live

Flashback to hilarious April Fool's 'fight' on Grandstand

Now THIS is how to do an April Fool's joke

The Guardian - UK

The Joy of Six: sporting heartbreak

Sport gives us an opportunity to see people at the greatest moments of their lives, but also at their sometimes-tragic worst

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's first words as Match of the Day host look perfect now ahead of return

The BBC Sport host will return to the screens on Saturday for live coverage of Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final tie against Burnley at the Etihad Stadium

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