Gary Lineker says 'right time' to leave Match Of The Day

Gary Lineker explains reason for Match of the Day exit and makes replacement claim
He has been the face of Match of the Day for close to three decades, but former England international Gary Lineker will be leaving Match of the Day
Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format
Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC looks to make changes to the programme.
Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plans changes
Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC looks to make changes to the programme.
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Lineker’s first venture on Match of the Day was as an analyst, before stepping up to become the main presenter in 1999. And Lineker has remained as the host of the show ever since, with his 25-year reign making him the longest presenter in Match of the Day’s history.
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Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day at the end of the Premier League season
Lineker is now expected to relinquish his role as the show’s presenter at the end of the Premier League season next May, as reported by the Sun. The decision is expected to be officially announced by the BBC on Tuesday.
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