Gary Lineker makes 'sack' joke as BBC prepare to replace long-serving Match of the Day host
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukGary Lineker has light-heartedly remarked that he's not at risk of being fired by the BBC despite inadvertently praising their broadcasting rivals!
The Match of the Day host shared that he'll be departing from his role at the conclusion of the current Premier League season.
A regular feature on the BBC's flagship football programme since the 1990s, Lineker succeeded Des Lynam in 1999, becoming the face of the show.
The 64-year-old former England striker - a familiar figure in British homes for many years - is set to spearhead the BBC's coverage of both the 2026 World Cup and the FA Cup that year.
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