7 h. ago Gary Lineker's brutal advice to Micah Richards after Match of the Day star's quit decision

Gary Lineker was back at the Copper Box for the opening weekend of the second season of the Baller League, where he watched on as his former side Deportrio were beaten

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7 h. ago Gary Lineker leaves new TV role after 11 months as CEO says 'he has a very busy schedule'

Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer teamed up as part of a brand-new TV show earlier this year, but the former Match of the Day frontman won't be back for a second season

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8 h. ago Gary Lineker sends former MOTD colleague Micah Richards clear advice after quit decision

Former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker joined Micah Richards at Baller League for the season two opener just a few months after they last appeared on MOTD together

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55 h. ago Thomas Frank relishing chance to meet up with David Moyes after Everton clash

The Tottenham boss and Moyes struck up a strong rapport during a punditry role at the European Championships two summers ago.

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3 d. ago Producers behind Claudia Winkleman's upcoming chat show REVEALED after shock Strictly exit

Claudia Winkleman's new BBC chat show following her shock decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing will be made by the company that produces The Graham Norton Show.

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3 d. ago Amanda Holden slams 'boring' Strictly host rumours and urges BBC boss to 'call co

Amanda Holden has urged the executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing to consider her co-star as a replacement for Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman, after the pair announced their decision to quit

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker's true colours were on display when he urged BBC to delete Wayne Rooney tweet

Former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker made his feelings clear about a controversial BBC social media post following Wayne Rooney's sacking by Birmingham City

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker raised Alexander Isak alarm bells to Liverpool as familiar problem arises

Liverpool overlooked Alexander Isak's injury record before forking out £125m to secure his signature

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4 d. ago Strictly's Tess Daly 'led decision to quit show' in 'Thelma and Louise style video' with Claudia

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman sensationally quit Strictly Come Dancing today – but Tess is the driving force behind them stepping down, a body language expert claims

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4 d. ago Strictly star Shirley Ballas says her 'heart is broken' as she thanks Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for their 'grace, humour and hard work'

The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning.

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4 d. ago Is this the death knell for Strictly? As Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit, bosses plan 'big changes' to the show after string of scandals

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 's shock decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing is the start of the show's slow and painful death, insiders warned today.

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4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse admits she's 'speechless' by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's shock departure as show professionals reveal surprise at hosts' decision to quit after 21 years

The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning.

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4 d. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman Strictly Come Dancing quit decision after devastating pact

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are stepping down from Strictly Come Dancing after 18 years - and it's been widely known that they would always depart together

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7 d. ago Gary Lineker responds to Wayne Rooney's Alexander Isak theory as Liverpool stunned

Alexander Isak is yet to score in the Premier League for Liverpool since his £125million move from Newcastle United in the summer, but Gary Lineker has urged patience

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9 d. ago 'Thank god that's done' – Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman on replacing Gary Lineker on MOTD

Match of the Day has had a new look this season following Gary Lineker's departure, with Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates now sharing the hosting duties

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9 d. ago Mark Chapman speaks out about replacing Gary Lineker on MOTD – 'Thank god that's over'

After Gary Lineker left the BBC earlier this year, Match of the Day turned to a new presenting trio - Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates - to fill his shoes

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1 week ago BBC hit by new Match of the Day blow after Gary Lineker exit

Lineker bowed out from Match of the Day at the end of last season with Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates taking over hosting duties

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1 week ago BBC release statement as Match of the Day figures emerge after Gary Lineker's bitter exit

The BBC have released a statement regarding Match of the Day's viewing figures at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season – almost six months since Gary Lineker's departure

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1 week ago Voices: Should you ever date a smoker if you can’t bear the habit?

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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2 w. ago Inside Gary Lineker's world away from BBC including love life and new job

Gary Lineker was sacked by the BBC earlier this year after a controversial social media post, but the Match of the Day icon has kept himself busy with a range of new projects

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