Gary Lineker couldn’t resist a pop at suggestions that Saturday night’s Match of the Day would be his last. The £1.3million-a-year presenter’s future at the BBC is in question, with the 63-year-old into the final year of his BBC contract.

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Gary Lineker makes 'final show' claim as Match of the Day position clarified amid BBC exit rumours

Gary Lineker was back on our screens for Match of the Day on Saturday night, amid speculation over his future with the BBC and as the host of the iconic football show

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Gary Lineker addresses Match of the Day exit rumours with cheeky comment

Speculation has been mounting that Gary Lineker would be walking away from the BBC and Match of the Day after Saturday night's show - and he met it head on immediately after the opening credits

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Gary Lineker addresses Match of the Day future with 'final show' remark after BBC exit claims

GARY Lineker joked about speculation over his future on Match of the Day tonight as he told viewers “its my last show… before the international break”. It comes after reports in the last few days have been circulating online saying that this evening could have been his final appearance. BBCMatch of the Day host Gary Lineker opened up tonight’s show with a joke about his future[/caption]
BBCLineker couldn’t help but laugh at his gag after days of…

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Gary Lineker breaks silence on speculation over his future as Match of the Day

Gary Lineker adressed his future as Match of the Day host (Picture: BBC) Gary Lineker made light of the speculation surrounding his Match of the Day future with a witty opening remark during Saturday evening’s show. The sports broadcaster and former professional footballer has been hosting the iconic BBC show for 25 years but speculation in the week had suggested that this week could be his last. Emails reportedly seen by the Daily Mail claimed …

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Gary Lineker addresses Match of the Day future live on TV after exit rumours

Gary Lineker addressed his future with the BBC and Match of the Day as he presented the show on Saturday night

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Gary Lineker addresses Match of the Day BBC exit rumours as 'final show' remark made

Gary Lineker's future at the BBC continues to be a major talking point

It comes after the BBC denied an announcement was pending regarding its highest-paid star.

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Gary Lineker jokes about leaving Match Of The Day saying ‘it’s my final show’

Gary Lineker has been at the centre of speculation over his future with the BBC in recent days

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Gary Lineker makes light-hearted Match of the Day host claim amid BBC exit rumours

The BBC’s highest paid presenter Gary Lineker opened the sporting highlights show Match of the Day Saturday night, telling viewers: “It’s my last show…” … then continued: “… before the international break.”  Lineker was referencing intense speculation that the BBC were seeking to terminate his contract before its expiry mid-2025. Several media reported that an […]

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BBC’s Highest Paid Presenter Gary Lineker Jokes About His Rumoured Exit Live On Air

Gary Lineker has been the face of Match of the Day since 1999, but his future at the BBC is currently up in the air amid claims he is set to leave the corporation

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Gary Lineker breaks silence on his Match of the Day future with 'final show' quip

Gary Lineker makes 'final show' claim as Match of the Day position clarified amid BBC exit rumours

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