Gary Lineker with Refugees

Gary Lineker, BBC

Gary Lineker leaving BBC: His history of charity, free speech and good deeds

From taking refugees into his south London home to his relentless criticism of the Conservative government, Gary Lineker was protected by his own popularity. Now, he’s finally throwing in the towel

The Mirror · 2d

'Gary Lineker is being surrendered by the BBC for having an opinion ...how sad is that?'

After over 25 years presenting Match of the Day on the BBC, former England striker Gary Lineker's time as the show's frontman appears to be up - all because he's not afraid to give his opinions

The New York Times · 2d

Gary Lineker was really good on Match of the Day – best of luck to whoever has to replace him

Long-time host Lineker's departure from Match Of The Day when this season ends in May has now been confirmed by the BBC

Planet Football on MSN3d

7 times Gary Lineker was the perfect voice of the people: Brexit, Russia, refugees…

Gary Lineker will be leaving his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the 2024-25 season – and he’s enhanced his ...

SportsPro15h

What Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day departure tells us about personalities in UK and US sports broadcasting

Sports media stories aren’t often mainstream news in the UK, but Gary Lineker stepping down from one of the most iconic shows ...

My pal Gary Lineker has been brilliant on MOTD – but he wasn’t happy when I told him he’s even more divisive than ME

THREE weeks ago, I dined with Gary Lineker at an Italian restaurant in West London, along with England cricket legend Stuart ...

Irish Independent on MSN2d

Gary Lineker’s history of controversial tweets as top-earning BBC presenter

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media.

The Independent4d

Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter

Gary Lineker moved impressively from football hero ... and he also often tweeted about refugees and immigration policy. In 2018, he was criticised by BBC colleague Jonathan Agnew, a mainstay ...

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