Gary Lineker to leave BBC and won't host World Cup coverage

Sunday, 18 May 2025 (4 hours ago)
Gary Lineker is to leave the BBC after this season's final Match of the Day and will no longer present its coverage of the World Cup next year, Sky News understands.

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