8 h. ago Gary Lineker's exit shakes up BBC rich list: The Beeb's new top earners revealed as £1.4m

The 64-year-old footballer turned broadcaster hosts his final Match of the Day tonight after being axed for sharing an anti-Semitic Instagram post.

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11 h. ago Mark Chapman’s true feelings on Man United as Match of the Day dilemma awaits new host

Mark Chapman will be one of three new hosts of Match of the Day from next season and could even fill the vacant position of covering the 2026 World Cup after Gary Lineker's exit

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12 h. ago Who Mark Chapman supports and how he'll hide true feelings hosting Match of the Day

Mark Chapman was already set to share Match of the Day presenting duties next season and could possibly fill the vacant position of hosting coverage of the 2026 World Cup after Gary Lineker's exit

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30 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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4 d. ago Gary Lineker's controversial social media posts that led to BBC exit

That’s the question lots of people have been trying to get their heads around.

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker's apology as Government response to BBC exit decision speaks volumes

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role at the BBC this summer, having initially been set to stay with the broadcaster for next season's FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup after sharing a social media video on Zionism

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ as BBC confirms early exit

Downing Street said Lineker had made a ‘significant contribution’ to the BBC but it was important the broadcaster upholds the ‘highest standards’.

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker tipped to make shock move to BBC rival after controversial exit

Gary Lineker announced his early departure from the BBC on Monday amid an antisemitism storm and the former England striker is already being tipped to join ITV for next summer's World Cup

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker dealt extra blow after early BBC exit in antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has reportedly been dealt an extra blow following his exit from the BBC, ahead of him hosting his final episode of Match of the Day this weekend

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker pictured for first time since announcing BBC exit in emotional statement

Gary Lineker was set to host FA Cup and World Cup coverage for the BBC beyond this season, but the presenter has now stepped down from his duties entirely amid a backlash over a controversial social media post

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5 d. ago Alan Shearer's message to Gary Lineker says it all after MOTD host confirms BBC exit

Regular Match of the Day panelist has shared a studio with Gary Lineker on countless occasions and has shared a message of support ahead of the presenter's Match of the Day farewell

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker statement and apology in full as MOTD host quits BBC after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has issued an apology have his BBC exit was confirmed and claims now is the right time for him and the organisation to go their separate ways ahead of his final Match of the Day show

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5 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Gary Lineker's statement as his BBC exit is confirmed after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after this weekend’s Match Of The Day, it has been confirmed. He will not front BBC coverage of the 2026 World Cup, or coverage of the FA Cup next season

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend's MOTD as TV star say departure is 'responsible course of action'

‘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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5 d. ago Gary Lineker announces BBC exit in statement after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has announced his BBC exit with his position as Match of the Day host becoming untenable with the corporation following pro-Palestine post on social media resulted in heavy backlash

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5 d. ago BBC Breakfast viewers fume over Gary Lineker question as they complain 'why ask that'

BBC Breakfast viewers were left in agreement as they hit out at Jon Kay after he quizzed Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Gary Lineker's BBC exit.

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup after latest tweet storm

The former England striker will still present his final episode of Match Of The Day next week, The Sun reports

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup – report

The 64-year-old has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999.

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