6 sources
•
1y ago

Gary Lineker Steps Down as BBC's 'Match of the Day' Host After 25 Years

Gary Lineker will leave his role as presenter of 'Match of the Day,' concluding a 25-year tenure, while continuing with BBC's FA Cup and World Cup coverage.

Gary Lineker: Presenter to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
BBC NewsBBC News

Gary Lineker: Presenter to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

Read article
BBC News
Match of the Day will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual
The IndependentThe Independent

Match of the Day will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

The Independent
Inside Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger podcast empire as host ends Match of the Day tenure
The IndependentThe Independent

Inside Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger podcast empire as host ends Match of the Day tenure

The Independent
BBC confirms Gary Lineker’s departure from Match of the Day
The GuardianThe Guardian

BBC confirms Gary Lineker’s departure from Match of the Day

The Guardian

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

Gary Lineker will step down as presenter of BBC's 'Match of the Day' after the 2024-2025 season, marking the end of a 25-year tenure. Although Lineker's departure from the flagship soccer show has been confirmed, he will continue to cover the FA Cup in 2025-2026 and the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Lineker’s influence, both as a former footballer and a media figure, is substantial, and his commentary on socio-political issues garnered both praise and controversy. The BBC has yet to announce a successor for the popular program.

Written using shared reports from
6 sources
.
Report issue

Analysis

Compare how each side frames the story — including which facts they emphasize or leave out.

Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.

How we categorize media bias