US EditionGary Lineker breaks silence on Match of the Day exit and regrets 'damage' to BBC
- Gary Lineker, age 64, will leave his role as MOTD host after 26 years at the end of this Premier League season.
- Lineker's departure follows a BBC review of impartiality, sparked by his social media activity in March 2023.
- The announcement was made jointly in November, yet Lineker felt the BBC wanted him to leave the flagship program.
- Lineker stated, "I'm very much looking forward to getting weekends off for the first time in my adult life."
- Lineker will continue his BBC work on the FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup coverage, but anticipates less TV work.
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