Gary Lineker breaks silence on Match of the Day exit and regrets 'damage' to BBC

Lineker hints BBC wanted him out, doubles down on Gaza stance

Retired footballer and BBC sports pundit Gary Lineker has suggested that the British public broadcaster had wanted him to leave its flagship football highlights show Match of the Day. Lineker, who had become increasingly vocal about human rights issues, including the UK's treatment of asylum seekers and Israel's war on Gaza, is set to leave the the programme after more than 25 years. In an interview with BBC journalist Amol Rajan, Lineker  spoke…

For decades, the former English striker star was the face of the country's most important sporting show. But this is changing from the coming season. Was Gary Lineker too uncomfortable?

For decades, former English football star Gary Lineker is the face of the country's most important sporting show. This is changing now. But why? Has the 64-year-old become too uncomfortable? He is considered controversial because of his political admissions.

Gary Lineker breaks silence on Match of the Day exit and regrets 'damage' to BBC

TV presenter Gary Lineker has shared that he believes the BBC wanted him to leave ahead of his Match of the Day exit.

Gary Lineker on suspension from BBC: 'Would I, in hindsight, do …

In November 2024, Gary Lineker and the BBC announced that Lineker would be leaving Match of the Day. Five months later, Lineker speaks about his departure.…

Gary Lineker interview: Match of the Day presenter on BBC 'damage', reasons for leaving, regrets, politics

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has given an expansive interview on leaving the popular BBC programme