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The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker’s history of controversial tweets as top-earning BBC presenter

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media.

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

Who could host Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker?

The former England forward has anchored the popular BBC show since 1999.

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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

The Independent UK

Who could take over as Match of the Day host?

Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott are among the frontrunners to replace Gary Lineker.

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Leading candidates include Alex Scott, Mark Chapman, and Jason Mohammad, while some readers also suggested the BBC should rethink the show’s format as well as the presenter

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.

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What the papers say – November 12

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

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter

Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England, playing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.

Evening Standard

The next Match of The Day presenter runners and riders

Who will replace Gary Lineker on Saturday nights

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker: From World Cup top scorer to Match Of The Day host

The former footballer will be stepping down from his role on Match Of The Day at the end of the season, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard

Next Match of the Day host: Who will replace Gary Lineker as presenter?

Iconic BBC program looking for new host for first time since 1999

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.

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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

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker ‘to step down as host of Match of the Day and quit BBC’

Broadcaster will leave flagship football programme at end of this season after quarter of century at helm, according to reports

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

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The National (Scotland)

Match of the Day host to leave popular BBC highlights show af

Gary Lineker is expected to step down from his role.

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

SportsCasting

Alan Shearer Believes Van Nistelrooy Will Part Ways With Manchester United

Alan Shearer thinks that interim Manchester United manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will depart the club upon Ruben Amorim's arrival.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker accepts the time will come for him to ‘slow down’

The TV presenter turns 64 at the end of November.

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How many goals did Gary Lineker score in his career?

Gary Lineker is one of the greatest goal scorers in British history

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker lists Celtic as potential Champions League surprise package

Former England striker Gary Lineker has acknowledged Celtic as potential dark horses in the UEFA Champions League, despite their rocky start in the…

The Guardian - US

Alexi Lalas keeps tweeting Maga propaganda. Does it matter?

America’s most prominent soccer broadcaster leaves no doubt about his political affiliation. That risks alienating a large swathe of fans in the US

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