Gary Lineker

Ant and Dec’s downfall exposed: TV insiders tell KATIE HIND every excruciating cough and spit of their ‘wake-up call’, ex-wife Lisa Armstrong’s role… and the final humiliation

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Just three months ago, ITV bosses were clinking champagne flutes as the ink dried on another contract with star presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Though the pair, both 50, are viewed as part of the ITV furniture, the deal was more close-run than you might expect. Other TV companies, such as Amazon, had been … Read more

From football hero to grey-bearded influencer, how Roy Keane has shaped modern Ireland – The Irish Times

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Influencer is a derogatory term, usually applied to somebody from Gen Z who hasn’t achieved anything very much except figuring out how best to deploy modern technology to create mindless content, usually centred around a faux-glamorous lifestyle. Possessing some talent for generating clicks and attracting followers, the best of them earn fortunes from ancillary sponsorship … Read more

Sky Sports’ woeful ‘In The Box’ idea is utter drivel, their worst attempt yet at ‘moving with the times’ and an insult to Roy Keane’s talents, writes IAN HERBERT

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‘Feel my heart. My heart is beating,’ a large Manchester United fan called KG, who was once handed some chicken by Bruno Fernandes after a match in Thailand, screamed at Danny Jackson, a Manchester City fan, as he tried to force the man’s hand on to the fabric of his red replica shirt.  ‘I’m not … Read more

Gary Lineker interrupts disgusted Alan Shearer over Man Utd controversy – ‘Absolute rubbish’

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Manchester United beat Manchester City after Diogo Dalot avoided being shown a red card after a reckless challenge on Diogo Dalot inside ten minutes of kick-off 17:55, 19 Jan 2026Updated 17:56, 19 Jan 2026 Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer discussed Diogo Dalot’s challenge on Jeremy Doku(Image: The Rest is Football) Gary Lineker interrupted Alan Shearer … Read more

Gary Lineker’s final Match of the Day interview with Mo Salah cancelled by BBC

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Gary Lineker presented his final ever Match of the Day last weekend after leaving the BBC early but a new report has now claimed one of his final interviews was brutally axed 22:07, 01 Jun 2025Updated 22:41, 01 Jun 2025 Gary Lineker’s interview with Mo Salah was axed(Image: PA) The BBC decided to cancel what … Read more

Gary Lineker’s bitter feud with BBC worsens as final interview with Mo Salah BLOCKED amid fear pair ‘would discuss Gaza’

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BBC chiefs delivered a final snub to Gary Lineker when they axed his last interview without warning — just before his final Match of the Day. He was due to talk to Liverpool goal hero Mo Salah, but there were fears Lineker — involved in an online row over an antisemitic post — would say … Read more

Gary Lineker signs off with his final Match of the Day – The Irish Times

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Gary Lineker bade farewell to Match of the Day and his career at the BBC on Sunday night in the only appropriate manner: with a montage. There were deep breaths, noises off, the checking of notes. There were tears and celebrations. There was Bobby Robson and Johan Cruyff. There were tributes from colleagues, peers, friends … Read more

Gary Lineker sent classy message from Liverpool boss Arne Slot on final MOTD | Football | Sport

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Arne Slot sent a touching message to Gary Lineker during the ex-England international’s final Match of the Day show for the BBC. The Liverpool boss was taking part in a one-on-one interview with Lineker shortly after the Reds lifted the Premier League trophy. Lineker came under fire after he shared a pro-Palestine post on his … Read more

Gary Lineker ‘to leave’ BBC this week after anti-Semitism row – The Irish Times

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Gary Lineker is expected to announce that he is leaving the BBC on Monday after apologising for amplifying online material with anti-Semitic connotations. The Match of the Day host will reportedly not present the broadcaster’s 2026 World Cup coverage or next season’s FA Cup after “bowing out by mutual agreement”. He is expected to present … Read more

Gary Lineker QUITS BBC and will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage after explosive anti-Semitism row

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GARY Lineker will today announce he is leaving the BBC and will not front the 2026 World Cup following an antisemitism row. The former Leicester City and England striker is bowing out by mutual agreement after 26 years with his final Match of the Day this Sunday. 7 Gary Lineker will announce he is leaving … Read more