
Gary Lineker steps down from another BBC role just days after quitting Match of the Day
Daily MailGary Lineker has stepped down from his role as presenter of Sports Personality Of The Year, according to a BBC spokesperson. Lineker will also host BBC Sport's coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 season and continue presenting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast for BBC Sounds, which will also host The Rest Is Football podcast, produced by Lineker's Goalhanger Podcasts, with one episode released on the platform each week. Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role as presenter of Sports Personality Of The Year The announcement comes just days after it was confirmed he had quit Match of the Day The BBC have confirmed that last year's awards ceremony was the former England man's last 'After 23 years, last year's 70th anniversary was his final show.' The PA news agency understands the decision was not related to the contract discussions which will see Lineker continue to present live football on the BBC until after the 2026 World Cup. The former Leicester footballer was open to staying on at MOTD but was not offered a new deal Lineker will remain with the BBC after both parties agreed to a contract extension He will host BBC Sport's coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 season despite his MOTD exit Match Of The Day 2 presenter Mark Chapman and Football Focus presenter Scott are two of the favourites tapped to replace Lineker on MOTD.
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