4 h. ago Gary Lineker set for new job talks as TV return outlined next month after BBC exit

Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC after fronting his final Match of the Day on Sunday, but the veteran broadcaster is in discussions over a potential TV return

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13 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker’s huge net worth and ‘weird' relationships with ex wives

Lineker is poised to leave the BBC following his final episode on Saturday after 26 years at the helm, with plans for him to host next year's World Cup coverage now scrapped.

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer disagree with Gary Neville's Europa League final prediction

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday and the Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Gary Neville have all given their thoughts on the clash

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4 d. ago BBC insiders breathe a sigh of relief after loose cannon Gary Lineker is finally given the bullet, writes MIKE KEEGAN

MIKE KEEGAN: From the stifling heat of Mexico's Azteca Stadium to the air conditioning of Match of the Day's Salford studio, Gary Lineker has made a career out of making the right call.

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4 d. ago DARREN LEWIS: 'Gary Lineker was classy and concise to the bitter end

Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC early after a red card for his latest social media scandal. But when it comes standing up for what you believe in, columnist Darren Lewis believes the BBC could actually learn some valuable lessons from the Match Of The Day host

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4 d. ago 'Gary Lineker's time at the BBC is finally up – he should have gone a long time ago'

Controversial Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is finally leaving the BBC – but Daily Star writer Adam Cailler believes it should have happened a long time ago

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4 d. ago The golden boy...who has finally been shown a red card: How Gary Lineker went from England star, face of Walkers crisps and MOTD host to being axed after antisemitism row

Aside from his footballing career and hosting Match of the Day for 26 years, Gary Lineker is also known for fronting Walkers crisps commercials having originally signed a £200,000 deal in 1994.

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker already has another job as final dig at BBC boss emerges

The presenter will leave the corporation this weekend after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day

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4 d. ago Fury that Gary Lineker will get 'final MOTD swansong' this Sunday despite being axed over anti

Danny Cohen, a media executive and prominent figure in London 's Jewish community, also accused the corporation of having a 'serious and wide-ranging problem with antisemitism'.

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker shares 'difficult' verdict on final Match of the Day show as BBC exit sealed

Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC and Match of the Day has now been confirmed off the back of his controversial social media post, and the pundit has shared fears about his final episode

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker finally quits the BBC and will leave with NO PAY

Gary Lineker has ended his long-standing association with the BBC after quitting the corporation on Monday following his views on social media.

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4 d. ago What was Gary Lineker's controversial Instagram post that was 'final straw' for BBC bosses?

Gary Lineker is reportedly set to step down from the BBC on Monday following growing backlash over a controversial social media post that sparked accusations of anti-Semitism

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker net worth after BBC salary, 'weird' relationship and Instagram post

Gary Lineker will present his final Match of the Day on Sunday after 26 years in the role

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4 d. ago Was this the final straw that brought Gary Lineker's BBC career to an end? The Match of the Day host's dig at boss Alex Kay

The 64-year-old said that Alex Kay-Jelski had 'no television experience' and suggested his plans to revamp Match of the Day without him would fail.

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day date and replacements after quitting BBC early

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is set to announce his departure from the BBC 14 months early on Monday amid an antisemitism row after sharing a pro-Palestine video

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5 d. ago Chilling predictions made by beloved Brit sitcom that all came upsettingly true

Those on the inside of politics have often said that BBC's The Thick of It holds a mirror to the real political class, and the show seems to have had almost prophetic powers

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5 d. ago This pause in the trade war will be brief. Small businesses, plan accordingly

Trump’s animosity towards China isn’t going to disappear, and his past actions do not bode well for a quick resolutionDonald Trump’s massive Chinese tariffs are on pause. The media debated. Wall Street rejoiced. Many of my clients breathed a sigh of relief. Big retailers jumped for joy. But for how long?For starters, the tariffs that weren’t paused – a 10% levy on all Chinese goods, plus a bonus 20% tax that somehow relates to fentanyl, are still in place. When you take into consideration existing tariffs on steel from previous Trump and Biden administrations, the effective tariff rate on Chinese goods is actually closer to 40%, according to an analysis done by the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The right reviled Francis. How will Pope Leo XIV confront the schism in the US church?

Some conservatives rejected Francis for his leftist leanings, but Leo could be able to realize his forerunner’s visionsRightwing Catholic Americans in positions of power – from the vice-president, JD Vance, to Leonardo Leo – may have breathed a brief sigh of relief when, after the white smoke cleared, Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica donning a traditional red mozzetta with a papal stole.It was, observers pointed out, a starkly different choice than his predecessor Pope Francis, a reviled figure among many staunch conservatives, who had worn all white on the same occasion in 2013 to symbolize his desire for simplicity and humility. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Gary Lineker picks the perfect place for his opinions after 'anti

IAN HERBERT: His last BBC FA Cup Final anchoring role was preceded by a storm over his sharing of an Instagram post about Zionism.

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