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Gary Lineker, the well-known broadcaster, is reportedly set to step down as the host of the BBC’s flagship football programme, Match of the Day, at the end of this season according to sources. Although the BBC has declined to comment, it is expected that the announcement will be made official on Tuesday. The Sun first reported the story and noted that the presenter, who is one of the BBC’s best-known presenters, would leave the broadcaster after fronting coverage of the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Lineker has hosted Match of the Day since 1999 and is also a regular presenter for major tournaments such as World Cups and European Championships. Additionally, he has presented the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremonies. The 63-year-old, who had a successful career as a striker for prominent football teams such as England, Spurs, Leicester, Everton, and Barcelona, is known to be the highest-paid star among those whose salaries are publicly declared, with an annual income of over £1.3 million.
Speculation about Lineker’s departure began in October after reports of him entering negotiations with the BBC over a new contract. In a recent interview with Esquire magazine, he accepted that he would likely have to slow down at some point, suggesting that his exit from Match of the Day could be on the horizon. However, his future plans remain unknown.
Lineker has been surrounded by some controversy at the corporation due to his social media activity. Specifically, he was briefly suspended by BBC bosses in 2020 due to an outcry over a post about the UK’s asylum policy. The football pundit has become one of Britain’s most prominent social media users, particularly known for his tweets on Brexit and his support for refugees
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