Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC looks to make changes to the programme.

Gary Lineker lives a life of luxury thanks to his legendary playing career and his broadcast work, residing in a seven-figure river house when he spends his time away from the public eye

Gary Lineker has announced that he will be stepping down from his host position at Match of the Day, a position he has held for 25 years, and leave the BBC for good by 2026.The former Tottenham and England forward is one of the most recognisable faces in UK football coverage,

Gary Lineker has said it is "the right time" for another presenter to take on hosting Match of the Day, as the BBC looks to do the football programme "slightly differently" in the future. Earlier this week, Lineker announced he will step down from the show at the end of this season after 25 years as host.

Former England striker Gary Lineker, the BBC’s highest-paid presenter, will step down from his role on its flagship soccer show “Match of the Day.”

For better or worse, Lineker came to represent the BBC in the eyes of many and is a broadcasting titan but his departure was eventually inevitable

Gary Lineker will leave the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day at the end of the season, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.

Gary Lineker has refused to speculate on who will replace him on Match of the Day after he revealed he would be stepping down from the BBC show.

Any temptation to go for younger, rotating hosts or a new format that appeals to that key demographic of 16-24 year olds should be skipped immediately.