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Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plan changes

The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season

Evening Standard

Eamonn Holmes takes aim at younger TV presenter rivals in Match of the Day rant

Gary Lineker has served as host of the flagship BBC football show for 25 years

Evening Standard

Match of the Day presenter odds: Chapman 2/1 favourite to take over from Lineker

We take a look at the next Match of the Day host odds following confirmation of Gary Lineker’s departure from the show

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Gary Lineker leaving BBC: His history of charity, free speech and good deeds

From taking refugees into his south London home to his relentless criticism of the Conservative government, Gary Lineker was protected by his own popularity. Now, he’s finally throwing in the towel

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

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

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day but will host FA Cup coverage in 2025/26

He has hosted Match Of The Day programme since 1999.

The Independent UK

The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The former footballer has hosted the show since 1999

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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

Gary Lineker set to step down as Match of the Day host at end of season

Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott are among the favourites to replace him.

Evening Standard

What the papers say – November 12

Here are the UK’s biggest stories leading Tuesday’s headlines.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day at end of the season – BBC News

The Sun reports Lineker will then leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day at end of season – BBC News

The 63-year-old took over as host of the programme in 1999.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match Of The Day

Football pundit to leave flagship BBC football show after more than two decades

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker to step down as Match of the Day presenter

Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026

The Independent UK

Eni Aluko claims men are ‘dominating’ women’s football broadcasting

Aluko made the comments in response to a post celebrating her becoming the first female pundit on BBC’s Match of the Day programme a decade ago

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Gary Lineker interview: MOTD presenter on his future, Southgate and England players’ reaction to Euro criticism

Lineker has spoken to England players after being critical of their performances at Euro 2024

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker opens door to Match of the Day extension after Jermaine Jenas scandal

Lineker says he still loves working for ‘brilliant’ BBC even in light of success of his podcast empire

The Independent UK

Alan Hansen discharged from hospital as Liverpool issue health update

Hansen, 69, was taken ‘seriously ill’ but has now been sent home

The Independent UK

He sounded fabulous – Graeme Souness hopes Alan Hansen is on way to full health

A statement from the Reds just over a week ago said Hansen was seriously ill in hospital.

The Independent UK

Liverpool and Scotland legend Alan Hansen ‘seriously ill in hospital’ as Reds issue statement

The ex-Scotland defender and popular Match of the Day pundit won a slew of trophies during his time at Anfield

FourFourTwo

Euro 2024: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?

The BBC's Euro 2024 presenting, punditry and commentary line-ups are sure to feature plenty of familiar faces

FourFourTwo

Match of the Day set for first-ever father and son punditry team with Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips

BBC's flagship football programme will have the father and son duo joining Gary Lineker in the studio to review Saturday's games

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