Gary Lineker‘s departure from Match of the Day has been one of the worst kept secrets in British television, but confirmation of the news today brings the curtain down on a 25-year era for the iconic ...

The BBC’s highest paid presenter Gary Lineker bid fond farewell to his hosting duties on the flagship football highlights show Match of the Day Sunday evening. Lineker, a former England football ...

The BBC has confirmed who will replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day. It was confirmed back in November that the former footballer, who has hosted the BBC football highlights show since 1999, will ...

Average television ratings for the corporation’s flagship football programme have plunged by more than 10 per cent so far this season compared to the same period a year ago, falling from 2.68 million ...

Gary Lineker is returning to TV in his first role since he announced his unexpected exit from BBC's Match of the Day. The former footballer and sports broadcaster will be in the celebrity line-up of ...

An immersive new exhibition celebrating 60 years of Match of the Day has been launched at the National Football Museum. 'Match of the Day @ 60' explores the show’s rich history and heritage, while ...

On the face of it, it should not be a problem. One person leaves Match of the Day and is replaced by another. But when the person leaving is Gary Lineker, it all becomes a bit more difficult. Remember ...

The first Match of the Day panel since Gary Lineker left the BBC has been revealed. Ex-England striker Lineker, 64, spent 26 years in the Match of the Day hotseat before leaving the BBC in May. The ...