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BBC Confirms Gary Lineker Will Leave ‘Match Of The Day’ Next Year
Gary Lineker, the BBC's highest-paid presenter, is set to quit 'Match of the Day' next year before leaving the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.
Gary Lineker is ready to step down from iconic Premier League highlights show Match of The Day in May next year and leave the BBC after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His decision, which could be officially announced on Tuesday, was first reported by The Sun newspaper and has been confirmed by BBC News. He is highly regarded by BBC management and well-liked by audiences, but his relationship with the corporation has become fractious over his use of social media in recent years.
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