I've had talks with Sky at various points, but I just loved being with the BBC. Also, I'm quite loyal. I've had the same guy cut my hair for the last 40 years' Gary Lineker talks exclusively to FourFourTwo about his presenting career
Briefly

Gary Lineker, the iconic football presenter, is set to step down as the host of BBC's Match of the Day in May 2025, after over two decades in the role. While he will continue to present live FA Cup matches and the 2026 World Cup, he suggests he won’t join another television company. Lineker acknowledges the interest he has received from Sky Sports but emphasizes his commitment to the BBC, noting its larger audience and the fulfillment it provides in his career. He plans to focus primarily on his podcast moving forward.
Despite receiving offers from other companies, Lineker expresses that his loyalty to the BBC and the larger audience it provides have kept him from moving on.
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