Gary Lineker says 'right time' to leave Match Of The Day

Lineker: It is 'right time' to leave Match of the Day
Gary Lineker has said it is "the right time" for another presenter to take on hosting Match of the Day, as the BBC looks to do the football programme "slightly differently" in the future. Earlier this week, Lineker announced he will step down from the show at the end of this season after 25 years as host.
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Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC looks to make changes to the programme.
Gary Lineker says 'right time' to leave Match Of The Day as he hints of changes to show's format
The former England striker - speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast - says the BBC is looking to do Match Of The Day "slightly differently" from next season.
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Gary Lineker has spoken about leaving Match of the Day after being its flagship presenter for more than two decades. | ITV National News
Gary Lineker says ‘this is the right time’ to leave Match of the Day
The former England striker will step down from the role at the end of the season but will stay with the BBC until 2026.
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