63 m. 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

Politics

8 h. ago Gary Lineker 'in talks over new TV job' which could see him return to screens NEXT MONTH after the BBC axed him

Gary Lineker is reportedly in talks with another broadcaster which could see the presenter return to TV next month, after he was axed by the BBC amid an antisemitism row.

Politics

10 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...

Politics

11 h. ago Gary Lineker named the three biggest clubs in the world with Liverpool missing out

Ex-England striker and Premier League pundit Gary Lineker won't have had Liverpool supporters onside with his stance on who he believes are the biggest clubs in the world

Society

12 h. ago Gary Lineker snubbed Liverpool when naming the three biggest clubs in the world

Gary Lineker has always been happy to share his views when it comes to football, but one of those will leave many Liverpool supporters unhappy

Society

14 h. ago Gary Lineker took huge financial hit after selling bachelor pad to buy £2.6m home with new wife

Gary Lineker has lived in a number of homes over the years, including a £2.1m bachelor pad which he sold at a loss to buy a £2.6m property with his second wife, Danielle Bux

Economics

15 h. ago Gary Lineker made £400k loss on bachelor pad to move into £2.6m mansion with new wife

Former England striker Gary Lineker has owned a number of properties over the years, including a suave bachelor pad, a five-bedroom family home, and a swanky £4m home in the affluent area of Barnes

Economics

56 h. ago Gary Lineker's football podcast is dropped by BBC Sounds after anti

Mr Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC on Tuesday and 'apologised unreservedly' for sharing a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

Politics

57 h. ago Gary Lineker’s football podcast to leave BBC Sounds after social media row

Lineker has apologised ‘unreservedly’ for the ‘hurt and upset caused’ after he shared a social media post about Zionism.

Politics

3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'won't miss Match of the Day' as he quits BBC after antisemitism row

Match of the Day host and football legend Gary Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post which included a rat emoji, historically used as an antisemitic insult

Politics

3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'could face police probe' over antisemitic post as he quits BBC

Match of the Day host and football legend Gary Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post which included a rat emoji, historically used as an antisemitic insult

Events

3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'wasn't speaking from the heart' in BBC apology claims body language expert

A body language expert has analysed Gary Lineker's apology on social media after he announced he was leaving the BBC on Monday morning after an antisemitism row

Politics

3 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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3 d. ago Why sorry is not enough for Gary Lineker to undo the damage of that rat post, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: The grief Gary Lineker feels about his 30-year BBC career ending this way was written across his face as he broadcast the much-anticipated news that he is leaving the broadcaster.

Events

3 d. ago At least one Lineker has got a smile on his face! As Gary gets BBC chop, brother Wayne parties with young girls in Ibiza

Former England captain Gary and brother Wayne grew up together in Leicester and were once close, but the pair fell out in 2008 and their relationship has remained icy ever since.

Politics

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

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker receives telling message from Alan Shearer after BBC statement is made

Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC at the end of the current football season, with Sunday's episode of Match of the Day to be his final one as host

Politics

4 d. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC on Sunday without payoff after antisemitism apology

Presenter says stepping back feels like ‘the responsible course of action’ after reposting video with antisemitic tropesGary Lineker will leave the BBC this weekend without a payoff, days after he apologised for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations.The presenter, the highest-paid on-air star at the BBC, had been scheduled to present the 2026 World Cup and next season’s FA Cup for the corporation. Continue reading...

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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 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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