
Gary Lineker: Bigger problems in the world than my Match of the Day contract
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker says “there are bigger problems in the world” than contract discussions over his Match of the Day future. He began Saturday’s show by joking that it was his final one, quickly adding: “Before the international break.” Lineker has again laughed off talk of his future, telling the Rest is Football podcast: “There are bigger problems in the world that’s for sure.” The 63-year-old joked that his situation is like the Liverpool trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose deals all expire in the summer. All is OK.” Lineker revealed his co-presenters Alan Shearer and Micah Richards were in a “similar predicament”, to which Richards replied: “What is more concerning is I’m 4-1 to replace you!” Shearer said: “That is a massive concern.
History of this topic

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day
The Independent
Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
The Independent
Who do YOU want to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? MailOnline readers give their verdict in our poll - and there's an overwhelming favourite
Daily Mail
Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season
Daily Mail
Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret
The Independent
'Gary Lineker can buy his own leaving present!' BBC presenter says staff 'won't be having a whip round' in swipe at star's £1.3m salary after he was axed as host of Match of the Day
Daily Mail
Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable
The Independent
Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day at the end of this season – with BBC departure date set
The Independent
Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate
The Independent
Revealed: The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter - with England legend set to leave iconic BBC show after 26 years at the end of the season
Daily Mail
Gary Lineker drops fresh hint over Match of the Day future
The Independent
Gary Lineker casts further doubt on Match of the Day future: ‘I have to slow down somewhere’
The Telegraph
Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme
Daily Mail
Liverpool reward Jarell Quansah for progress with new long-term contract
The Independent
BBC stress Gary Lineker remains under contract until end of the season despite shock email suggesting Saturday will be his final Match of the Day show as host
Daily Mail
Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool contract negotiations
The Independent
Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new Champions League highlights show - with just 12 months left on his Match o
Daily Mail
‘No interview and no agreement’ with Liverpool – Ruben Amorim
The Independent
Focus on goalkeeping battle is strange – Aaron Ramsdale
The Independent
Gary Lineker responds after ex-Match of The Day host Des Lynam tells him to stick to football
The Independent
Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’
The Independent
Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC
The Independent
When will Gary Lineker next appear on the BBC?
The Independent
Gary Lineker 'has shown he is bigger than the BBC'
Daily Mail
Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption
The Hindu
BBC reveal Gary Lineker’s first TV appearance after tweet row
The Independent
Gary Lineker breaks silence after BBC find agreement for Match of the Day presenter’s return
The Independent
BBC football coverage in disarray as players, stars rally behind Gary Lineker
Firstpost
Jurgen Klopp weighs into Gary Lineker BBC row as Premier League clubs begin Match of the Day boycott
The Independent
Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts
Associated Press
The BBC is too indulgent with Gary Lineker: He’s taken their £1.4m, he should play by their rules
The Independent
Peter Crouch’s big day and creative transfer reveals – Monday’s sporting social
The Independent
Liverpool refusing to be distracted by takeover talk, Pep Lijnders insists
The Independent
Everton working on further signings before transfer deadline
The Independent
Josh Cullen determined to stop Cristiano Ronaldo for a full game this time
The Independent
Football rumours from the media
The Independent
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp steps up efforts for ‘long-term’ solution for centre-back problem
The Independent
Liverpool transfer news LIVE: David Carmo, Max Wober, Sven Botman latest
The Independent
Liverpool owners keen to tie manager Jurgen Klopp to new contract
The Independent
Jack Wilshere's Arsenal future remains uncertain as Steve Bould refuses to talk about contract stalemate
The Independent
Transfer news and gossip live: United want £25m Championship star, Liverpool given green light for defender move
The Independent
Seamus Coleman signs new five-year contract with Everton after horrific double leg break
The Independent
Euro 2016: 'This can't be a one-off,' says Joe Allen, as Wales prepare to invest £9m winnings in football
The Independent
Liverpool ticket price protest: Club owners Fenway Sports Group announce spectacular climb down over planned hike
The IndependentFulham foiled in Greening bid
The Independent
Newcastle to renew Owen contract talks
The IndependentDiscover Related












































