Gary Lineker to Step Down as Host of 'Match of the Day' After Current Season

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Gary Lineker to Step Down as Host of 'Match of the Day' After Current Season
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  • Gary Lineker will leave 'Match of the Day' after the season ends, ending over two decades as host.
  • Alan Shearer joked about hosting 'Match of the Day,' earning 22% support in an Ipsos poll.
    • BBC may rotate hosts weekly post-Lineker, with Mark Chapman and Alex Scott as contenders.
    • Alan Shearer addressed hosting rumors humorously, though he's not confirmed for the role.
    • Micah Richards, favored by Lineker for hosting, chose to remain a pundit instead.
    • BBC plans a modern, cost-effective format, evidenced by Shearer's recent pay reduction.
    • Financial concerns drive BBC restructuring, with Tim Davie seeking further savings.
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