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The Latest Breaking News from MOTD

Match of the Day: Mark Chapman ‘doesn’t want to share presenter’s job with co-host’

New BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski determined to freshen up the show with rotating presenters

Evening Standard

After Lineker: who could be the next Match of the Day host?

Mark Chapman is the bookies’ favourite but Gabby Logan, Alex Scott or Gary Neville may step into Lineker’s boots

The Guardian - UK

Next MOTD presenter odds latest as household favourite leads the way

Gary Lineker announced he would be leaving MOTD at the end of the season

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BBC host takes dig at Gary Lineker during Match of the Day report

A BBC host took a pot shot at Gary Lineker as the broadcaster led its Politics Live coverage on his exit from Match of the Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker's Most Controversial Posts As MOTD Exit Confirmed

Take a look back at Gary Lineker's most controversial social media posts as the BBC confirmed he will step down from presenting MOTD.

SportsCasting

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.

SportsCasting

Next MOTD Presenter Odds Reveal Likely Lineker Replacements

With Gary Lineker stepping down as MOTD presenter at the end of the season - betting experts reveals the most likely hosts to replace him.

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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

BBC begins search for Gary Lineker’s replacement as Match of the Day host

Corporation says presenter will quit highlights programme at end of 2024-25 season but will cover 2026 World Cup

The Guardian - 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

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

Gary Lineker offers new update on Match of the Day future after exit rumours

The BBC have denied claims that they are preparing for the ex-England striker’s MOTD departure after 25 years

Evening Standard

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FourFourTwo

Gary Lineker BBC snub as questions raise over MOTD host's future

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has 12 months remaining on his BBC contract

The Independent UK

Ian Wright fights back tears as he signs off on final Match of the Day appearance

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker describes BBC impartiality row as ‘lovers’ tiff’

Match of the Day presenter says he and corporation are ‘fine now’ and that he has stepped away from X toxicity

Evening Standard

Ian Wright makes cameo in Daniel Kaluuya’s The Kitchen film trailer following MOTD exit

The film, which features Kane ‘Kano’ Robinson, is a dystopian science fiction drama set in a near-future version of London

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The Independent UK

Ian Wright stars in trailer for Daniel Kaluuya’s new Netflix film amid MOTD exit

Former Arsenal star’s last screen credit was a cameo as himself in ‘Ted Lasso’

FourFourTwo

Ian Wright: Ex-Arsenal and England striker steps back from Match of the Day after 26 years

The former Gunners forward says he'll do "different things with [his] Saturdays" after announcing he's leaving BBC's iconic show

Evening Standard

Ian Wright to step down as Match of the Day pundit: ‘It's time to do a few different things with my Saturdays’

The Arsenal legend said the decision 'had been coming for a while' and was 'fast-tracked' by turning 60 last month

The Independent UK

Ian Wright announces he will quit Match of the Day at the end of the season

Ian Wright has announced his decision to step back from Match of the Day punditry duties after this season

The Guardian - UK

Premier League 2022-23 review: pundits of the season

From Monday Night Football to non-league via YouTube, here are our picks of the game’s best commentators

Daily Mirror

Alan Shearer hits back on Match of the Day with returning Gary Lineker under review

Gary Lineker has claimed he is "under review" by Twitter after fans spotted that his 'blue tick' had vanished - and Alan Shearer has hit back at the former England ace

Liverpool Echo

Gary Lineker explains further Match of the Day absence and confirms his return date

Liverpool were one of 14 Premier League sides in action on Saturday afternoon

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