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The Latest Breaking News from Match OfDay

Surprise Gary Lineker replacement mooted as BBC prepare to find new Match of the Day host

Gary Lineker is set to step down at the end of the 2024/25 season

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Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role

Sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to ‘read, read, read, and write, write, write’ and pursue their dreams.

Evening Standard

So, it’s goodbye to Gary Lineker and to the costly, star-struck culture at the BBC

The presenter’s departure from Match of the Day reveals a welcome shift at the BBC, but fame worship lingers

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How will BBC revamp Match of the Day when Gary Lineker leaves?

Plan is forming for digitally focused show to expand and grow the brand in a fractured media landscape

The Guardian - UK

‘Clever, understated class’: Guardian readers recall their Gary Lineker highlights

Hillsborough, handball and an inexplicable love for Mario Balotelli. How some of our readers will remember the outgoing Match of the Day host

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker reveals why it was ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has revealed why it was “the right time” for him to leave Match of the Day, as he prepares to leave after 25 years.

The Independent UK

'It's been a joy and a privilege': Gary Lineker breaks silence on Match of the Day departure

Having been the face of BBC's coverage for close to three decades, the 63-year-old will soon step down from his role

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Gary Lineker says it is ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Presenter says it ‘makes sense for someone else to take the helm’ at show as BBC looks to make changes

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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BBC Confirm Gary Lineker Will Leave Match of the Day At End Of Season

The BBC have officially confirmed that Gary Lineker will step down from his role on Match of the Day at the end of the football season.

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

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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