Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ for him to leave Match of Day

Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format
Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format - The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season.
Lineker says 'right time' to leave Match Of The Day as he hints of changes to format
Gary Lineker has said it is "the right time" to leave Match Of The Day and hinted the BBC could change the format of the Premier League highlights show.
Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
The BBC has confirmed that Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is to step down from the flagship football show at the end of this season, but will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup. He will also front the BBC's coverage of the FA Cup 2025/2026.
'Be yourself': Gary Lineker discusses his BBC Match of the Day replacement
Gary Lineker has refused to speculate on who will replace him on Match of the Day after he revealed he would be stepping down from the BBC show.
Gary Lineker says 'it's the right time' to leave Match of the Day
Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match of the Day at the end of the season but will continue to present coverage of the FA Cup in 2025/26 and the World Cup in 2026
Why Is Gary Lineker Leaving BBC’s Match of the Day?
Gary Lineker, the well-known face of Match of the Day for decades, has announced his departure from the BBC’s show. While he’s set to remain with the BBC in other roles, fans are left curious about what happened.
Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host
Gary Lineker has stepped down as co-presenter of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, following the news that he will leave Match of the Day, the corporation has confirmed. The annual ceremony recognises the UK-based sportsperson who has had the year's most notable achievements - chosen by a public vote.
Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him
Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him in a resurfaced clip. The former footballer will step down from presenting the show at the end of the 2024/25 season, the BBC announced on Tuesday (12 November).
Gary Lineker also steps down from BBC Sports Personality awards
Gary Lineker will no longer host the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards, as he continues to distance himself from the corporation.
Gary Lineker to step down from presenting Sports Personality Of The Year
Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role as presenter of Sports Personality Of The Year (SPOTY), according to a BBC spokesperson. The corporation said that last year’s awards ceremony, which he presented alongside retired Lionesses full-back Alex Scott,
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