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Gary Lineker Denies 'Revenge' Motive in Reported £14m Netflix World Cup Deal

Lineker publicly rejects claims his reported Netflix World Cup project is a bid to get even with the BBC.

Overview

  • Lineker called the narrative that he is seeking payback against the BBC "Not true. Utter nonsense." in a social media post.
  • He is reported to have a £14 million agreement to front The Rest Is Football coverage from the United States during next summer’s tournament.
  • The Goal.com report cites tabloid and industry speculation that success could lead to talks about future Premier League rights on Netflix, which remains unconfirmed.
  • Goalhanger, the company led by Lineker alongside Tony Pastor and Jack Davenport, has expanded with podcast brands and a La Liga highlights partnership, according to the report.
  • Lineker left the BBC after 25 years as Match of the Day host, with the article noting his contract ended before the 2026 World Cup.