Match of the Day

“I recognise the error and upset that I caused” Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has confirmed his immediate exit from the football highlights show following an anti-Semitic blunder. In a statement via BBC, the 64-year-old shared: “Football has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember – […]

9 months ago

Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday. Speculation is mounting the 64-year-old will step down after he presents his final Match of the Day next weekend. It is understood that Lineker, listed as the highest-paid BBC presenter, will also no longer present the corporation’s coverage of the World […]

9 months ago

This would be a great move! Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is tipped for an exciting return to football after leaving Plymouth Argyle. The 39-year-old parted ways with the Championship side last month after they slumped to the bottom of the table, four points from safety. It came less than a year after he was […]

1 year ago

He said he is ‘not happy about it.’ Jermaine Jenas has been sacked from his roles with the BBC. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon saying: “We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting lineup.” Jenas had been working for the broadcaster as a pundit for Match of […]

1 year ago

His contract has been terminated Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC over allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’. Jenas had been working for the broadcaster as a pundit and presenter for Match of the Day, as well as hosting The One Show. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news saying: “We can confirm that he is […]

1 year ago

Wright said it ‘had been coming for a while.’ Ian Wright has confirmed that he will step down from his role as a pundit on Match of the Day at the end of the season. Wright, 60, first appeared on the programme in 1997 while still playing and following his retirement in 2000, he switched […]

2 years ago