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Gary Lineker set to quit BBC following antisemitism row and will not host 2026 World Cup coverage
By Joe Mewis published
The Match of the Day presenter will reportedly leave the broadcaster following next weekend's final show of the season

‘My favourite major tournament to broadcast from? Qatar, because we were in the stadium for every game – to feel the atmosphere makes a big difference’: Gary Lineker’s 2022 World Cup admission
By Joe Mewis published
Gary Lineker has played and presented at World Cups across the globe over the past 40 years

‘A really underrated pundit, analytically good, and always fun to be around’: Gary Lineker reveals which BBC Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gary Lineker is in his final weeks as the Match of the Day presenter

‘The worst thing about Gazza? Being on the receiving end of some of his practical jokes! I rarely was, he knew better, but some were quite disgusting…’ Gary Lineker on the pros and cons of being Paul Gascoigne’s team-mate
By Joe Mewis published
Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker were team-mates for club and country at Tottenham and England

‘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

‘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
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