Gary Lineker says 'it's right time' to leave Match of Day

Lineker: It is 'right time' to leave Match of the Day
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.
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Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format - The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season.
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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.
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Gary Lineker also steps down from BBC Sports Personality awards
Gary Lineker will no longer host the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards, as he continues to distance himself from the corporation.
Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host
Gary Lineker has stepped down as co-presenter of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, following the news that he will leave Match of the Day, the corporation has confirmed. The annual ceremony recognises the UK-based sportsperson who has had the year's most notable achievements - chosen by a public vote.
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