‘Match of the Day’ Host Gary Lineker Shares What He’s Most Looking Forward To About Departure From Show
Gary Lineker has shared his relief at the prospect of having the weekend to himself for the first time in his career, first as a professional footballer for England and, for the last 25 years, the host of the BBC’s flagship football highlights show Match of the Day.
Lineker will be leaving the host’s chair in a few months at the end of this football season and he told The Times of London newspaper:
“It’s the right time. I need to slow down a little bit and enjoy life. I mean, I still watch football all the time, I love it, but now I’ll have a weekend.
“I’ve never in my adult life had weekends. Ever. So I’m quite enjoying the thought of going out and having a bite on a Saturday night. And I might even go home and watch Match of the Day...
Lineker will be leaving the host’s chair in a few months at the end of this football season and he told The Times of London newspaper:
“It’s the right time. I need to slow down a little bit and enjoy life. I mean, I still watch football all the time, I love it, but now I’ll have a weekend.
“I’ve never in my adult life had weekends. Ever. So I’m quite enjoying the thought of going out and having a bite on a Saturday night. And I might even go home and watch Match of the Day...
- 2/2/2025
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
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