Reason Match of the Day's Gary Lineker is now quitting BBC early
Monday, 19 May 2025 () Gary Lineker is sensationally quitting the BBC and will not front their 2025/26 FA Cup or 2026 World Cup coverage as previously expected, with his position deemed to have become 'untenable'.
Gary Lineker departs from his London home, hours after confirming he will leave the BBC following this weekend’s Match of the Day. The presenter apologised for the “hurt and upset caused” following a social media post he shared as his early exit from the BBC was confirmed. Report by Covellm....
Gary Lineker has confirmed he will be leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season, with Sunday's episode set to be his final appearance as host of the BBC... Sutton Coldfield Observer Also reported by •Football.london •Leicester Mercury •BBC News
Controversial Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is finally leaving the BBC – but Daily Star writer Adam Cailler believes it should have happened a long... Daily Star Also reported by •Sky News •Leicester Mercury •Football.london