Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match Of The Day

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.

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[DavidGirling]

Could it be that with all the people ditching their TV licences the BBC can't pay him what he demands, so he is leaving?

[Rebecca-yx]

Best thing I've heard today see ya .

[zieeoji]

Shame he doesn't leave the country!!!

[leemicky]

Next thing now is to scrap the TV License.

[harryboy]

Good riddance best news I’ve heard for ages

[bri_____]

I haven’t watched a single episode since Alan Hansen left 😂

[Jon-tbty]

Might start watching it again now then 😊

[KeithBrooker-un]

About time, we won't have to listen to him talking crap anymore, can't come quick enough

[markrainford]

Don't let the door slam on your way out.

[barryskeates]

do i get a discount on my TV licence bill now the BBC does not have to pay millions to him?

[yorkshirepudd]

Dont watch bbc full stop not contributing to his pay packet

[Thereishope]

He can open a couple of hotels for all his mates coming in on the boats.

[kevinbaxter]

🎅🎅 Has Arrived early for the millions.🥂🎁

[cloudninephoto]

Gary lights up a room……………when he leaves😊

[johntrinick]

The week when there were no presenters was one of the best I've seen. Bye

[monkee]

The one episode that he (& others) weren't there was the best MoTD EVER!!
No nonsense, just football it truely was a great show. BBC should stop wasting British public money & do that every week!!

[karlhowsham]

about bloody time he was kept for far too long anyway a total yes man

[douglasalderton]

Bloody good news
Not watched it since big ears
Started presenting it
I will watch it again 🎉🎉🎉

[PawsThought]

He is now obviously moving on to Team Beyonce and cementing Swift and J-Lo in their place as a political and cultural powerhouse👍

[paulclarke]

outspoken extreme lefty, probably got a lot to get of his chest..