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‘I won’t miss Match of the Day as that’s the person I am – I’ve never missed playing football, even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I’m thrilled to be leaving it in good health’ Gary Lineker tells FFT how he’s feeling about the end of an era
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the BBC presenter admits he's unsure what it will be like emotionally during his final show

‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Gary Lineker has given his backing to the trio stepping into his shoes at Match of the Day in an exclusive interview

‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year
By Chris Flanagan published
Gary Lineker explains in an exclusive interview why he still has one last dream as a broadcaster

NEW ISSUE: Gary Lineker exclusive PLUS the EFL Top 50, Javier Zanetti, Mourinho’s trip to Hell, Italia 90 rewind, badger mayhem and Xherdan Shaqiri answers your questions!
By Gregg Davies published
NEW ISSUE Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device now!

Gary Lineker unveiled as FourFourTwo's latest cover star - we sat down with the legend of football and broadcasting to discuss his future after BBC Match of the Day
By James Andrew published
Gary Lineker talks exclusively to FourFourTwo about his career in the box, presenting on the box and what's next

‘I remember the first time I was on Match of the Day, I had an absolute shocker. When I arrived home, I even got the piss taken out of me by my own family!’ Gary Lineker tells FourFourTwo about his unfortunate start to life on the flagship show
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the presenter reveals why his relationship with Match of the Day didn't get off on the right foot

‘Sir Gary Lineker? I don’t know how you comment on that – I’ve never even considered it. I just try to stand up for the things I believe in’ England legend tells FFT why he won’t stop raising humanitarian issues, even if it affects potential honours
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the goalscorer, TV presenter and podcaster explains why it's important to speak up for things he believes in

‘I understand why fans moan about the 3pm blackout because you can watch any game abroad. It’ll go at some point as broadcasters cough up more cash’ Gary Lineker discusses current TV rules with FourFourTwo
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about the 3pm blackout regulation

‘I wasn’t concerned I’d done anything wrong – I stated a fact. It was taken out of proportion and people have recognised that they misread the situation a bit’ Gary Lineker gives FourFourTwo his thoughts on BBC suspension for asylum seeker tweet
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Gary Lineker speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about the time he was asked to step back from Match of the Day

‘I’ve had talks with Sky at various points, but I just loved being with the BBC. Also, I’m quite loyal. I’ve had the same guy cut my hair for the last 40 years’ Gary Lineker talks exclusively to FourFourTwo about his presenting career
By Chris Flanagan published
BBC presenter Gary Lineker reveals that he's turned down interest from Sky during his distinguished career on television
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