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Gary Lineker Reflects on BBC Departure and Social Media Fallout

The outgoing Match of the Day host says he believes the BBC wanted him to step aside, expressing regret over the damage caused by his controversial tweets.

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Overview

  • Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day after the 2026 World Cup, ending a 27-year tenure as host of the iconic BBC football highlights show.
  • He stated in a BBC interview that he believes the organization preferred his departure to make way for new presenters, though he is satisfied with the arrangement.
  • Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan have been confirmed as the new presenting team for Match of the Day starting in the 2025-26 season.
  • Lineker expressed regret over the impact his 2023 asylum policy tweets had on the BBC, though he does not regret the content of his statements.
  • He plans to continue hosting BBC's FA Cup and World Cup coverage and expand his podcast ventures, including the successful Goalhanger Podcasts platform.