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Gary Lineker reveals why it was ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has revealed why it was “the right time” for him to leave Match of the Day, as he prepares to leave after 25 years.

Doctors viewers pay tribute as BBC airs final episode of daytime drama

‘Doctors’ has been on BBC TV since 2000

Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format

The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season.

Voices: Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

Leading candidates include Alex Scott, Mark Chapman, and Jason Mohammad, while some readers also suggested the BBC should rethink the show’s format as well as the presenter

Watch: Gary Oldman reveals Cbeebies Bedtime Story appearance for BBC Children in Need special

Gary Oldman will be making an appearance on Cbeebies Bedtime Story for a special Children In Need episode.

Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him

Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him in a resurfaced clip.

Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says his departure wasn't enough to solve the church’s “profound failure" in safeguarding vulnerable people or ease the trauma suffer...

Watch: Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day highlights as BBC host to step down after 25 years

Gary Lineker's career at the BBC's Match of the Day (MOTD) began in 1999, kick-starting his quarter-century career as the leading face of the Premier League highlights show.

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

As Lineker prepares for life away from the BBC, his podcast empire is proving there is life away from football

Gary Lineker: What are his businesses and how much money does he make?

Here the PA news agency looks at the Match Of The Day presenter’s business interests and what he earns.

Strictly pro isn’t happy with BBC show’s treatment of Shayne Ward

‘You deserve something better!’ Ward’s partner Nancy Xu said of result

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘agree podcast deal’ with host as MOTD exit announced

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

For better or worse, Lineker came to represent the BBC in the eyes of many and is a broadcasting titan but his departure was eventually inevitable

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘plan major shake-up to show’ as statement released

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026

BBC confirms exit of ‘world-class’ Gary Lineker from Match of the Day

The former striker will depart the programme at the end of the 2024/25 season