Broadcaster Gary Lineker is to step down as host of flagship football programme Match of the Day at the end of this season, BBC News understands. The study also suggests the BBC's plans in the region will help to create more than 900 jobs. Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

Gary Lineker is to quit Match of the Day at the end of the season and will leave the BBC following the 2026 World Cup.

Match of the Day's long-serving host Gary Lineker has faced speculation over his future in the role and now reports have suggested his time on the show is nearly up

Gary Lineker's time as Match of the Day host appears to be coming to an end with the 2023/24 Premier League season set to be his last on the famous BBC show

Gary Lineker is to leave Match Of The Day after 25 years, Sky News understands. The former England striker, who has hosted the BBC Premier League highlights show since 1999, will step down at the end of the current football season, it has been announced.

GARY LINEKER has been the face of iconic football programme Match of the Day since 1999. The former England striker took over as host of the BBC’s Premier League highlights show from Des

Gary Lineker will step down from hosting the BBC’s Match of the Day at the end of the current football season, it has been announced. The 63-year-old former England striker has been the broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter in recent years for his work on Match of the Day and Sports Personality of The Year.

GARY Lineker is to quit the BBC after the 2026 World Cup, The Sun can reveal. The star will stop presenting Match of the Day at the end of this season.  But – as part of an 18-month

Gary Lineker is set to quit his role as 'Match of the Day' host at the end of the season - although the presenter will remain with the BBC until after the 2026 World Cup