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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

The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The former footballer has hosted the show since 1999

Voices: Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate

Should the BBC pass the torch to a seasoned veteran or opt for a fresh voice when Lineker steps down?

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC to confirm exit amid speculation over next host

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 to leave Match of the Day at the end of this season – with BBC departure date set

The former England international striker has fronted BBC’s flagship show since 1999

Gary Lineker ‘to step down as host of Match of the Day and quit BBC’

Broadcaster will leave flagship football programme at end of this season after quarter of century at helm, according to reports

Shayne Ward reacts to Strictly Come Dancing departure: ‘I felt like this was it’

Shayne Ward said he had an “amazing time” with the “beautiful” Nancy Xu

Strictly pro calls out judges for treatment of Shayne Ward after ‘difficult’ result

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