Former soccer star Gary Lineker is to step down from hosting BBC Sport‘s flagship Match of the Day program after 26 years at the helm.
The ex-Barcelona player and England captain, regarded as one of the country’s best-ever soccer players, will leave his post at the end of the current Premier League season having first taken on the role in 1999, but has extended his BBC Sport contract until 2026 when he will lead the public broadcaster’s World Cup coverage. He will continue with Motd‘s Top Ten podcast and host The Rest is Football podcast.
Match of the Day is one of the world’s most famous soccer shows, airing on the BBC since 1964. It shows the highlights from Saturday’s Premier League matches during a late-evening BBC One slot and features regular expert insight from guests such as Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard, Micah Richards, Martin Keown, Danny Murphy and Theo Walcott.
The ex-Barcelona player and England captain, regarded as one of the country’s best-ever soccer players, will leave his post at the end of the current Premier League season having first taken on the role in 1999, but has extended his BBC Sport contract until 2026 when he will lead the public broadcaster’s World Cup coverage. He will continue with Motd‘s Top Ten podcast and host The Rest is Football podcast.
Match of the Day is one of the world’s most famous soccer shows, airing on the BBC since 1964. It shows the highlights from Saturday’s Premier League matches during a late-evening BBC One slot and features regular expert insight from guests such as Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard, Micah Richards, Martin Keown, Danny Murphy and Theo Walcott.
- 11/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An exciting Group E match between Ukraine and Belgium takes center stage in this episode of Match of the Day, airing on BBC One on Wednesday 26 June. With commentary by Steve Wilson and Martin Keown, the game will be a thrilling conclusion to the group stage. Belgium, led by their ‘Golden Generation’ of players, […]
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- 6/24/2024
- by Izzy Jacobs
- MemorableTV
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Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is set to extend his current deal with the club by three-and-a-half years, BBC Sport has reported.
The England forward, who has been in fine form this season, is set to be rewarded with a much improved deal on his current £40,000-a-week contract.
In November he became the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League games, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record previously set at 10.
Vardy’s form has pushed the Foxes to the top of the league, and put them in genuine contention for the title this season. A far cry from where they were12 months ago, as they held up the everyone else sitting rock bottom.
In February last year the bookies had Leicester at 10000/1 to claim the title, now they’re 8/1 joint third favourites.
Worth a tenner?
The 29-year-old’s form has earned him his first England caps, as...
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is set to extend his current deal with the club by three-and-a-half years, BBC Sport has reported.
The England forward, who has been in fine form this season, is set to be rewarded with a much improved deal on his current £40,000-a-week contract.
In November he became the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League games, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record previously set at 10.
Vardy’s form has pushed the Foxes to the top of the league, and put them in genuine contention for the title this season. A far cry from where they were12 months ago, as they held up the everyone else sitting rock bottom.
In February last year the bookies had Leicester at 10000/1 to claim the title, now they’re 8/1 joint third favourites.
Worth a tenner?
The 29-year-old’s form has earned him his first England caps, as...
- 2/2/2016
- by Daniel Youde
- Obsessed with Film
David Nelson Sports Photography
Martin Keown claims that it is “not really surprising” that both Newcastle United and Sunderland are struggling – because they “don’t seem to be buying well at all”.
The Magpies have spent close to £50 million on five different players this summer, yet former Arsenal defender Keown does not believe there is anyone in either of the North East sides’ squads who are “willing to roll up their sleeves” when things get tough.
And, despite Newcastle having signed Georginio Wijnaldum, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Chancel Mbemba, Ivan Toney and Florian Thauvin already this summer for a hefty outlay, Keown admits he is not sure “life will be that different” under Steve McClaren.
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Speaking in his “Tackle Keown” column on the Daily Mail’s website, the former Premier League winner said:
“You look at a team like Southampton – they buy well and bring through their own talent.
Martin Keown claims that it is “not really surprising” that both Newcastle United and Sunderland are struggling – because they “don’t seem to be buying well at all”.
The Magpies have spent close to £50 million on five different players this summer, yet former Arsenal defender Keown does not believe there is anyone in either of the North East sides’ squads who are “willing to roll up their sleeves” when things get tough.
And, despite Newcastle having signed Georginio Wijnaldum, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Chancel Mbemba, Ivan Toney and Florian Thauvin already this summer for a hefty outlay, Keown admits he is not sure “life will be that different” under Steve McClaren.
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Speaking in his “Tackle Keown” column on the Daily Mail’s website, the former Premier League winner said:
“You look at a team like Southampton – they buy well and bring through their own talent.
- 8/21/2015
- by Chris Waugh
- Obsessed with Film
Adam Davy/Empics Sport
Almost immediately after numerous sources reported Newcastle United would be making a third approach for former Derby County manager Steve McClaren in the coming days, Sky Sports News broke the news that Patrick Vieira is expected to hold talks with The Magpies “early next week”.
Ssn’s North East reporter Keith Downie took to Twitter to say: “Breaking: We understand Patrick Vieira will hold talks with @Nufc early next week over their Head Coach vacancy. More on @SkySportsNewsHQ,” before discussing the developments further live on air.
Maybe the Head Coach’s job isn’t the one horse race many accepted it to be.
Breaking News: Sky Sources – We understand that Newcastle will talk to Patrick Viera about becoming their new manager pic.twitter.com/kep7dp5Cep
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) May 30, 2015
The French World Cup winner, who is currently Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad coach,...
Almost immediately after numerous sources reported Newcastle United would be making a third approach for former Derby County manager Steve McClaren in the coming days, Sky Sports News broke the news that Patrick Vieira is expected to hold talks with The Magpies “early next week”.
Ssn’s North East reporter Keith Downie took to Twitter to say: “Breaking: We understand Patrick Vieira will hold talks with @Nufc early next week over their Head Coach vacancy. More on @SkySportsNewsHQ,” before discussing the developments further live on air.
Maybe the Head Coach’s job isn’t the one horse race many accepted it to be.
Breaking News: Sky Sources – We understand that Newcastle will talk to Patrick Viera about becoming their new manager pic.twitter.com/kep7dp5Cep
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) May 30, 2015
The French World Cup winner, who is currently Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad coach,...
- 5/30/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
Match of the Day will add Phil Neville, Ruud Gullit and Rio Ferdinand to its punditry team for the 2014/15 season, it has been revealed.
The trio will replace Alan Hansen, who retired from BBC Sport after the Brazil World Cup.
Neville lands the role despite criticism of his performance at the World Cup, which sparked a huge amount of jokes and mockery on Twitter.
Alan Shearer, Robbie Savage and Danny Murphy will remain as the core punditry team as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Gary Lineker also returns as the host for his 16th year at the helm, delivering augmented reality graphics, Opta statistics and live social media votes.
Commentators for the new season are Guy Mowbray, Steve Wilson, Jonathan Pearce, Simon Brotherton, Steve Bower and John Motson, who has been with the programme for over 40 of the 50 years.
Match of the Day's 50th anniversary will be celebrated...
The trio will replace Alan Hansen, who retired from BBC Sport after the Brazil World Cup.
Neville lands the role despite criticism of his performance at the World Cup, which sparked a huge amount of jokes and mockery on Twitter.
Alan Shearer, Robbie Savage and Danny Murphy will remain as the core punditry team as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Gary Lineker also returns as the host for his 16th year at the helm, delivering augmented reality graphics, Opta statistics and live social media votes.
Commentators for the new season are Guy Mowbray, Steve Wilson, Jonathan Pearce, Simon Brotherton, Steve Bower and John Motson, who has been with the programme for over 40 of the 50 years.
Match of the Day's 50th anniversary will be celebrated...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
With a festival of football about to take over your TV screens for the summer, we caught up with the BBC pundits and presenters heading out to Brazil to ask the big questions.
Who is going to win it? Are England doomed? And what on earth do we do if it goes to penalties?
England's chances?
Things don't look too cheery for Roy's boys. Getting out of the group stage is being treated as a major achievement, and even getting that far is being too optimistic for some of the pundits.
Mark Chapman: "I can't see them getting out of the group. I don't know if that makes me pessimistic, realistic or what. I just can't seem them getting past Uruguay. Thankfully, I think fans are more realistic and the media are being more realistic this time. We haven't seen any England players wrapped in the St George's flag saying...
Who is going to win it? Are England doomed? And what on earth do we do if it goes to penalties?
England's chances?
Things don't look too cheery for Roy's boys. Getting out of the group stage is being treated as a major achievement, and even getting that far is being too optimistic for some of the pundits.
Mark Chapman: "I can't see them getting out of the group. I don't know if that makes me pessimistic, realistic or what. I just can't seem them getting past Uruguay. Thankfully, I think fans are more realistic and the media are being more realistic this time. We haven't seen any England players wrapped in the St George's flag saying...
- 6/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Alan Hansen bid farewell to the Match of the Day studio last night as he called time on the 2013/14 Premier League season and also his own career at the BBC.
Hansen has been one of the key faces of BBC Football for 22 years, but after one more World Cup in Brazil, the former Liverpool captain will be hanging up his punditry boots for good.
He managed to turn "shocking defending" into a catchphrase and his line, "you can't win anything with kids" - referring to a Manchester United team who went on to win the double in 1995 - still haunts him to this day.
But Hansen hasn't been universally liked as a pundit for many years. From criticisms about his hefty pay packet, to his partnership on the Match of the Day panel with Alan Shearer, there are plenty of football fans who consider him a crossed-legged cliché machine and uninspiring.
Hansen has been one of the key faces of BBC Football for 22 years, but after one more World Cup in Brazil, the former Liverpool captain will be hanging up his punditry boots for good.
He managed to turn "shocking defending" into a catchphrase and his line, "you can't win anything with kids" - referring to a Manchester United team who went on to win the double in 1995 - still haunts him to this day.
But Hansen hasn't been universally liked as a pundit for many years. From criticisms about his hefty pay packet, to his partnership on the Match of the Day panel with Alan Shearer, there are plenty of football fans who consider him a crossed-legged cliché machine and uninspiring.
- 5/12/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced details of its 2014 World Cup coverage.
Gary Lineker will lead the presenting team during the football tournament, which includes Rio Ferdinand and Thierry Henry.
The TV studio will feature the backdrop of Rio de Janiero's Copacabana Beach, with 31 live games to be broadcast.
Live matches will be shown on BBC One, BBC One HD and the BBC Sport website. There will also be simultaneous games on BBC Three and BBC Three HD and the red button.
BBC Two and BBC Two HD will also air a daily morning highlights programme and full match replays of the day's best game after midnight.
There will be a total of over 160 hours of TV, which is over 50% more than the previous World Cup in 2010.
Four World Cup-related documentaries will also be shown across the BBC channels, featuring David Beckham and Gary Lineker.
Gary Lineker will host the first programme on Wednesday,...
Gary Lineker will lead the presenting team during the football tournament, which includes Rio Ferdinand and Thierry Henry.
The TV studio will feature the backdrop of Rio de Janiero's Copacabana Beach, with 31 live games to be broadcast.
Live matches will be shown on BBC One, BBC One HD and the BBC Sport website. There will also be simultaneous games on BBC Three and BBC Three HD and the red button.
BBC Two and BBC Two HD will also air a daily morning highlights programme and full match replays of the day's best game after midnight.
There will be a total of over 160 hours of TV, which is over 50% more than the previous World Cup in 2010.
Four World Cup-related documentaries will also be shown across the BBC channels, featuring David Beckham and Gary Lineker.
Gary Lineker will host the first programme on Wednesday,...
- 5/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Martin Keown has become a trending topic on Twitter during tonight's Euro 2012 match (June 21). The BBC pundit was complimenting Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portugal vs Czech Republic game when he got two American sports franchises mixed. He said: "[Ronaldo] is like an NFL basketball player." While it may be considered an easy mistake for a non-us citizen, the words 'Martin Keown' and 'NFL' quickly trended for most of tonight's (more)...
- 6/21/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Last night's Fa Cup Third Round tie between Arsenal and Leeds will be remembered for Thierry Henry's 227th goal for the North London side on his loan return. Before that wonderful trademark finish, the best moment of the evening came when defending legend-turned-pundit Martin Keown was thwacked in the head with a ball by the players warming up. The Guardian later suggested that it was Leeds sub Michael Brown who struck the offending shot. We can't (more)...
- 1/10/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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