Gary Lineker's time with the BBC could be drawing to a close, according to reports. The 63-year-old has presented Match of the Day ever since 1999 but, as things stand, is set to leave the broadcaster next year. Gary Lineker's time with the BBC could be drawing to a close PA Now, according to the Daily Mail, the BBC's sports chief Alex Kay-Jelski is 'backing moves' to end Lineker's tenure. It's claimed he wants to 'freshen up' Match of the Day by bringing in a new host. "His brutal axing of [Jermaine] Jenas shows he's not afraid to make big decisions and he has no qualms about potentially upsetting Lineker.

Source: BBC October 10, 2024 13:05 UTC