6 d. ago Gary Lineker signs new media deal ahead of the Club World Cup just weeks after former Match of the Day host's BBC exit

Lineker was initially earmarked to continue working with the BBC through to the 2026 World Cup, but later announced that he would be stepping back for good amid a row over antisemitism.

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1 week ago Alan Shearer breaks silence on Match of the Day future after Gary Lineker exit

Gary Lineker hosted his final Match of the Day on Sunday and emotionally said goodbye to the Premier League highlights programme alongside Alan Shearer and Micah Richards

Politics

1 week ago Alan Shearer breaks silence on his Match of the Day future after Gary Lineker exit

Gary Lineker waved goodbye to Match of the Day on Sunday night after 26 years presenting the BBC's Premier League highlights show, many of which were spent alongside Alan Shearer

Politics

1 week ago Alan Shearer makes decision on his Match of the Day future after 'great friend' Gary Lineker's ugly BBC exit

In an exclusive interview, Shearer said he would be continuing his Match of the Day punditry, and called his longtime colleague Lineker a 'brilliant broadcaster.'

Politics

1 week ago Gary Lineker reveals unfortunate first during Match of the Day farewell

Gary Lineker has reflected on his final Match of the Day after he left the BBC following a social media row, with the former England striker admitting he was 'emotional'

Politics

1 week ago Dan Walker makes Gary Lineker feelings perfectly clear after Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker stepped down as the host of BBC football show Match of the Day over the weekend

Politics

1 week ago Gary Lineker reveals mistake during tearful Match of the Day final message

Gary Lineker has revealed the mistake he made during his final Match Of The Day sign-off on Saturday, 24 May, before leaving the BBC.

Sport

1 week ago Gary Lineker reveals unfortunate first he suffered during BBC Match of the Day farewell

The England legend brought an end to his Match of the Day career on Sunday night, having presented the BBC's flagship football show for 26 years, since replacing Des Lynam at the helm in 1999

Politics

1 week ago Gary Lineker reveals the mistake he made during his emotional Match of the Day farewell following anti

Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC last week and apologised for sharing a post about Zionism with a rat emoji - a derogatory term used by Nazi Germany about Jewish people.

Politics

2 w. ago Dan Walker makes feelings clear on Gary Lineker's Match of the Day exit after BBC row

After Gary Lineker finally bid farewell to Match of the Day, ex-BBC Football Focus presenter Dan Walker offered his honest thoughts on his former colleague's departure

Politics

2 w. ago Gary Lineker's son joins his 'parting shot' at BBC over Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker's son paid a touching tribute to his famous dad as he wrapped his final ever Match of the Day appearance just days after he dramatically quit his BBC roles

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker's true colours shown as Rio Ferdinand reveals what he did on

Gary Lineker has been widely praised following his final Match of the Day appearance on Saturday evening, with the likes of Rio Ferdinand hailing the outgoing BBC presenter

Politics

2 w. ago Gary Lineker cries after emotional Match of the Day farewell

Gary Lineker was reduced to tears as he was given an emotional farewell from Match of the Day following the announcement of his exit from the BBC earlier this week

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker delivers emotional final Match of the Day speech before BBC exit

The presenter’s final outing on Match of the Day also marked the end of his 26 years with the BBC

Politics

2 w. ago Alan Shearer perfectly sums up Gary Lineker moments before Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker anchors his final Match of the Day programme ahead of his exit from the BBC and colleague Alan Shearer has paid tribute to the veteran broadcaster and England legend

Politics

2 w. ago What time is Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day and what has he said about BBC exit?

Gary Lineker makes his final Match of the Day appearance on Sunday evening, having cut ties with the BBC after a decorated 26-year tenure fronting the flagship Premier League highlights show

Politics

2 w. ago Gary Lineker's final Match Of The Day plans revealed: BBC to pay fulsome tribute despite his early exit from the corporation

The 64-year-old confirmed his departure from the corporation earlier this month after he caused an antisemitism row when shared a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

Politics

3 w. ago How Gary Lineker went from World Cup golden boot and Match of the Day star to controversial BBC exit

Lineker’s departure comes just days after he is accused of sharing ‘antisemitic’ content on social media with the final Match of the Day this season set for Sunday

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend's MOTD as TV star issues video statement amid Zionism tweet storm

‘Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season,’ says BBC director general Tim Davie

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