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Gary Lineker on why he thinks BBC wanted him to quit MOTD

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The Independent UK

Gary Lineker claims BBC cares more about appeasing haters than fans

Gary Lineker has said he thinks the BBC "tries to appease the people that hate the BBC ... rather than worry about the people that love the…

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker says he felt BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day

Broadcaster says corporation wants to bring in new people, and says he does not regret criticism of Tory asylum policy

The Guardian - UK

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Gary Lineker: ‘I think BBC wanted me to leave Match Of The Day’

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

The Independent UK

The BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

Evening Standard

‘My favourite major tournament to broadcast from? Qatar, because we were in the stadium for every game – to feel the atmosphere makes a big difference’: Gary Lineker’s 2022 World Cup admission

Gary Lineker has played and presented at World Cups across the globe over the past 40 years

FourFourTwo

‘A really underrated pundit, analytically good, and always fun to be around’: Gary Lineker reveals which BBC Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most

Gary Lineker is in his final weeks as the Match of the Day presenter

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‘The worst thing about Gazza? Being on the receiving end of some of his practical jokes! I rarely was, he knew better, but some were quite disgusting…’ Gary Lineker on the pros and cons of being Paul Gascoigne’s team-mate

Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker were team-mates for club and country at Tottenham and England

FourFourTwo

‘We’re thinking of you’ – celebrities wish Churchtown marathon runners good luck

Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan offered their support to the runners ahead of the London Marathon.

Evening Standard

Danny Dyer questioned on being working class in The Assembly trailer

Celebrities face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled people on the show.

Evening Standard

Michelin-starred pub hit with poor hygiene rating after mould found in fridge

The Sportsman, which has held a Michelin-star since 2008, was handed the two-star hygiene rating after several issues were spotted in the kitchen

The Independent UK

‘It’s hard to know which players could become presenters, but I see two current footballers who could be good pundits’ Gary Lineker tips duo for TV careers after retirement

In an exclusive interview for FourFourTwo, the long-serving Match of the Day picks out two players who could have futures on television

FourFourTwo

‘Italia 90 is the one thing I look back on and think ‘If only’, because we would have had a real chance in the final – winning a World Cup is immortality, it’s forever’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the biggest regret from his playing career

In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking legend reveals the most crushing disappointment he experienced

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‘I was glad I went to Barcelona, it was a madhouse but it was wonderful – it shouldn’t have been a hard decision to go there, but I was happy at Everton’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about his move from Goodison Park to the Camp Nou

In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking great discusses swapping English football for La Liga in 1986

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‘As I was delivering the first line in my pants, all I could see in my peripheral vision was four shoulders going up and down, of Alan Shearer and Ian Wright giggling’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the night he hosted Match of the Day in his underwear

In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the presenter relives arguably his most famous moment on the flagship programme

FourFourTwo

‘I won’t miss Match of the Day as that’s the person I am – I’ve never missed playing football, even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I’m thrilled to be leaving it in good health’ Gary Lineker tells FFT how he’s feeling about the end of an era

In an exclusive interview, the BBC presenter admits he's unsure what it will be like emotionally during his final show

FourFourTwo

‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes

Gary Lineker has given his backing to the trio stepping into his shoes at Match of the Day in an exclusive interview

FourFourTwo

‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year

Gary Lineker explains in an exclusive interview why he still has one last dream as a broadcaster

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Evening Standard

Gary Lineker says he ‘always wanted to go into media’ as he reveals new podcast

The broadcaster and former footballer said he ‘hated training’ and never foresaw a career in coaching.

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Gary Lineker unveiled as FourFourTwo's latest cover star - we sat down with the legend of football and broadcasting to discuss his future after BBC Match of the Day

Gary Lineker talks exclusively to FourFourTwo about his career in the box, presenting on the box and what's next

The Fashion Central

Terry Venables secret £3.3 million will uncovered and it’s all going to one person

FourFourTwo

‘I remember the first time I was on Match of the Day, I had an absolute shocker. When I arrived home, I even got the piss taken out of me by my own family!’ Gary Lineker tells FourFourTwo about his unfortunate start to life on the flagship show

In an exclusive interview, the presenter reveals why his relationship with Match of the Day didn't get off on the right foot

FourFourTwo

‘Sir Gary Lineker? I don’t know how you comment on that – I’ve never even considered it. I just try to stand up for the things I believe in’ England legend tells FFT why he won’t stop raising humanitarian issues, even if it affects potential honours

In an exclusive interview, the goalscorer, TV presenter and podcaster explains why it's important to speak up for things he believes in

FourFourTwo

‘I understand why fans moan about the 3pm blackout because you can watch any game abroad. It’ll go at some point as broadcasters cough up more cash’ Gary Lineker discusses current TV rules with FourFourTwo

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about the 3pm blackout regulation

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