Gary Lineker: Last News

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC look to make changes to the programme.

EXCLUSIVE: Goalhanger, the influential UK podcast company co-founded by Gary Lineker, is closing its TV production arm to focus on audio content.

Gary Lineker has decided to depart from his presenting duties at Sports Personality Of The Year (SPOTY), as confirmed by the BBC today (Wednesday, November 13). Last year's event, which he hosted alongside famed faces such as retired Lionesses defender Alex Scott, and fellow TV icons Gabby Logan and Clare Balding, will now be the the football legend's final SPOTY hosting gig.The exit follows the news that the respected broadcaster will be bowing out from Match Of The Day (MOTD) when the current Premier League season draws to a close.

With some rumours suggesting that Jeremy Clarkson could soon enter into the world of politics, some reckon that Gary Lineker could join him.

Ally McCoist isn't so sure about the BBC turning to a cast of rotating hosts to replace Gary Lineker in the Match of the Day chair – and a radio colleague branded it a 'cop out' live on air.

Gary Lineker‘s departure from Match of the Day has been one of the worst kept secrets in British television, but confirmation of the news today brings the curtain down on a 25-year era for the iconic Premier League highlights show.

Wayne Lineker has made a heartfelt attempt to mend his long-standing feud with his brother Gary.The 62 year old Ibiza club owner has been at odds with the Match of the Day presenter since 2008, but has now reached out in an emotional plea. Wayne shared a poignant post, expressing his belief that their late parents would want them to reconcile. In a touching message to Gary, 63, he wrote: "I know for a fact that they will be looking down on us with one wish.That would be to become proper brothers again.

Ellise Shafer Gary Lineker is departing BBC‘s flagship soccer series “Match of the Day,” BBC News reports. Lineker, the broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter who has hosted the show since 1999, will bow out after the end of this season in May 2025. According to BBC News, an official announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday.

Gary Lineker's time as the host of Match of the Day is set to conclude at the end of the season, according to reports. The former Tottenham striker has been the longest serving presenter in the show's history after taking on the role back in 1999.

Gary Lineker is set to conclude his tenure as the host of Match of the Day at the end of the current season, but he's expected to stay with the BBC until the end of the 2026 World Cup according to reports.

Gary Lineker, renowned for his sharp football punditry on BBC flagship show Match of the Day, is often in the spotlight for his insightful commentary alongside peers Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

Gary Lineker has suggested Manchester City came out as the real victors after title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool both dropped points on Sunday.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were left astounded by the decision to award West Ham United the game-winning penalty against Manchester United.

Jermaine Jenas was spotted working at Arsenal vs Liverpool on Sunday, marking his first TV appearance since his BBC dismissal. The ex-Newcastle and England midfielder, aged 41, was released by the BBC in August after a controversy involving inappropriate texts to female colleagues.

Television favourite Richard Madeley, known for This Morning and Good Morning Britain, appearing on the former alongside his wife Judy Finnigan, has admitted he had to 'keep his mouth shut' during the most difficult time of his daughter, Chloe's, life. Reflecting on the tribulations of parenting, Richard, who also shares a son named Jack with Judy, told The Times: "I found Chloe's early twenties the most difficult time, when she was moving from one relationship to the next," and disclosed, "Some [relationships] were clearly not going to work - one of the great gifts of good parenting is knowing when to keep your mouth shut, but I was vigilant." Despite 37-year-old Chloe's recent breakup with husband James Haskell, Richard noted that he was overjoyed when she found love with the rugby player: "I wanted her to have the kind of stability she finally found with James." Before announcing her split from James, whom she shares daughter Bodhi with and was married to for five years, Chloe let viewers into her dynamic family life, career, and motherhood journey through ITV's At Home With the Madeleys, also featuring her famous folks as the doting grandparents.

Erik ten Hag appeared to temper expectations about Manchester United's start to the season before a ball had even been kicked by insisting trophies can still be won even with a bad start to a campaign.

Sports pundit Gary Lineker has said "there are bigger problems in the world" than discussions over his future with Match Of The Day.

Former West Ham scout Mick Brown has revealed the Hammers proposed an insulting offer for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire back in 2023.

Boxing promoter Frank Warren has hit back at England football legend Gary Lineker with a fiery retort to the BBC host's views on UK migration.

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since whispers of a leaked email put his future as Match of the Day host up in the air. In the last stretch of his current deal, Gary, who's been the face of the show since 1999, might see changes ahead with BBC Sport's head honcho Alex Kay-Jelski reportedly keen to shake things up. "We have nothing to announce, and we have not agreed next steps with regard to his contract," a rep from the BBC shared.

Gary Lineker‘s future as the BBC‘s highest-paid presenter appears to be in doubt after the leak of an email purporting to be a draft announcement about his departure.