Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season, it has been confirmed.
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The former England striker, 63, took over in the chair from Des Lynam in 1999 and has been a presence on football fans’ screens on Saturday nights for 25 years. Over that time he has brought plenty of memorable moments to viewers while also speaking out on issues he felt needed addressing.
BBC confirms Gary Lineker’s departure from Match of the Day ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/nov/12/bbc-confirms-gary-lineker-departure-from-match-of-the-day
From presenting in pants to political controversy: Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day career ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/nov/12/gary-lineker-match-of-the-day-memorable-moments
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He'll be missed. Can't believe that Ian left this season and Gary will do the same next season
Last spotted in a dingy of Marbella
Promoting very unhealthy crisps for kids in commercials
Never watched him.
I’ve been looking forward to him leaving since his political statements were forced onto us, as well as him deciding to go on his MOTD strike along with his beer buddy ‘co presenters’…they should have been sacked straight away for that alone!
Saint Lineker, too busy looking after all those poor immigrants housed in his mansion. What a guy!
Legend of broadcasting.
Not one comment saying anything nice 😂😂the people have spoken 😂😂
The king of wokeness is gone, great news, well Donald Trump won, that's great news
The only thing certain is that the next MOTD lead presenter will be black.
He can concentrate on his political career,
Yeah we all remember MOTD viewing figures doubled when he was banned for his disgusting remarks a few years ago.
Although we'll have to put up with a woman presenting it. The joys….
Best moment is when he leaves. Make football shows great again! 👍 lol
Free Palestine 🇵🇸.
Champagne socialist.
Another spoiled entitled celebrity whose opinions won’t be missed.
Where did that one migrant go ayyy 😂😂😂😂
Been a slow 25 years 😂