Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of Day means to him

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.
Gary Lineker addresses 'real reason' he is quitting BBC Match of the Day
The BBC MOTD legend says it is the "right time" after renegotiating his contract with the broadcaster and broadcasting giant earlier this week.
What the BBC should do with Gary Lineker’s salary
The departure of Gary Lineker from Match of the Day has got me thinking about money. The former England striker was, as we all know, the BBC’s highest-paid presenter, earning £1.35 million a year. The Corporation would have argued that that was the market value for such “talent”,
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
Gary Lineker breaks silence on Match Of Day departure
Gary Lineker will leave his role as host of Match of the Day at the end of the season after more than 25 years in the role, and says it's 'the right time' for him to go
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 breaks Match of the Day exit silence amid Roman Kemp rumour
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BBC Confirms Gary Lineker Will Leave ‘Match Of The Day’ Next Year
Gary Lineker, the BBC's highest-paid presenter, is set to quit 'Match of the Day' next year before leaving the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.
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.
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Here’s Why Gary Lineker Is Leaving BBC ‘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 ...
Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match of the Day
Broadcaster Gary Lineker is to step down as host of flagship football programme Match of the Day at the end of this season, ...