Gary Lineker to Leave ‘Match of the Day’ at End of Season, Extends BBC Contract to 2026 World Cup

Gary Lineker is departing BBC’s flagship soccer series “Match of the Day,” but has extended his contract with the broadcaster through the 2026 World Cup. Lineker, the broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter who has hosted the show since 1999, will bow out after the end of this season in May 2025. “I’m delighted to continue my long […]
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