US EditionGary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years
- Gary Lineker, the former England striker and BBC's highest-paid presenter, signed off from Match of the Day on Sunday after 26 years hosting the flagship football show.
- His departure followed a social media controversy over a post about Zionism, which he apologized for, amid ongoing tensions from prior impartiality disputes including a 2023 suspension.
- Lineker presented his final episode alongside Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, referencing the end of the title race and confirming Champions League qualification remained the only topic left.
- He emotionally thanked colleagues and viewers, stating, "It wasn't meant to end this way," and a tribute with messages from pundits was shown during his farewell broadcast.
- Gary Lineker will step down from presenting BBC football coverage, including the 2026 World Cup, with Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates, and Mark Chapman taking over hosting responsibilities for Match of the Day starting next season.
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Gary Lineker had to improvise during last ever MOTD after losing script
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Gary Lineker forced to improvise as final Match of the Day nearly went wrong
Gary Lineker’s final Match of the Day nearly went pear-shaped (Picture: Match of the Day/BBC/PA Wire) Gary Lineker has revealed he had to improvise while presenting his last-ever Match of the Day after 26 years on air. Last night, accompanied by fellow pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, Lineker bowed out of the BBC highlights show, which he first fronted in 1999. Lineker, 64, was seen wiping away tears after a montage was played revisiting…
Eagle-eyed fans spot awkward MOTD gaffe on Gary Lineker's farewell show
EAGLE-EYED viewers spotted an error during Gary Lineker’s final Match of the Day show. The presenter wiped away tears as he said an emotional farewell to hosting the highlights show after 26 years in the job. BBCDavid Moyes was accidentally displayed as West Ham manager on Gary Lineker’s last show[/caption] As the Premier League season came to an end yesterday, the best bits of ten final day matches were on last night. The penultimate fixture sa…
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