Gary Lineker's Match of the Day axeing set to be confirmed TODAY as it emerges that BBC 'DIDN'T offer him a new contract' and business partner Alastair Campbell confirms his exit

Campbell claimed Lineker would be a 'very hard act to follow' in as host Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day is expected to be officially announced today, with the BBC star's exit effectively confirmed by his business partner Alastair Campbell. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to quit presenting Match of the Day at the end of the season The BBC are expected to announce Lineker's departure after 26 years in the role on Tuesday Alastair Campbell effectively confirmed Lineker's departure from the iconic BBC show Lineker, whose contract was coming to an end, entered negotiations with the BBC's new director of sport in October. "@Guto_Harri and @campbellclaret discuss Gary Lineker's reported departure from Match of the Day and how the presenter potentially has "outgrown the BBC".#PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/D7FpzHW2Z8 — Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge November 11, 2024 Lineker's recent years have been controversial due to his outspoken social media presence The former England striker first started presenting the iconic highlights show back in 1999 Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have previously been touted as among the favourites to succeed him when he goes 'I think if you are a comedian or sports presenter, it is not the same as being a political reporter. A source told the Sun that Lineker will focus on his Goalhanger podcasting empire after leaving Former Leicester City striker Lineker was over the moon when his beloved side won the top tier Football Focus presenter Alex Scott has also been touted among the favourites to replace him Micah Richards, a pundit on Match of the Day and Lineker's The Rest Is Football, is That email, which suggested a show earlier this season would be his last - which has not been the case - also included comments from director general Tim Davie, who hailed an ‘incredible’ stint and described Lineker as a ‘world class presenter’.