After 25 years
Lineker quits as presenter of cult show!
A TV era is coming to an end in English soccer - former international Gary Lineker will be stepping down as presenter of the BBC show "Match Of The Day" next summer after a quarter of a century! Lineker took over as presenter of the soccer show in 1999.
Despite his departure, the 63-year-old will remain with the BBC. Lineker will report on the 2026 World Cup for the broadcaster and will also take over coverage of the FA Cup until then. It remains to be seen who will take over from Lineker as presenter of the cult show.
Lineker caused controversy with comments on social media
Lineker is one of the most popular TV stars in the UK. However, the BBC's top earner has also caused controversy with political statements on social media. In March 2023, for example, he criticized the refugee policy of the then Conservative British government and compared the rhetoric of Home Secretary Suella Braverman with the language used in 1930s Germany.
Because of the discussions, the BBC temporarily suspended Lineker at the time. Lineker's colleagues expressed their solidarity with him, whereupon a broadcast of "Match Of The Day" was aired without a presenter and without commentary. The broadcaster and presenters subsequently agreed on new rules for comments on social media.
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