All news on the topic: Match of the Day
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‘I was a Man Utd fan dumped by Newport - now I have a shot at FA Cup fairytale’
League Two Newport County host Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday evening. For County, it's another classic. For Newport local Nathan Wood, it's the tie of a lifetime
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Lineker picks out Osimhen’s ideal transfer amid Arsenal and Man Utd interest
Victor Osimhen has plenty of the footballing world chasing his signature after his stunning goalscoring displays for Napoli and Gary Lineker has now offered him advice over his future
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Gary Lineker shares "contractual obligation" that influences MOTD coverage
Match of the Day's Saturday broadcast was shorter than in previous weeks with less football to cover, and host Gary Lineker has shed light on the reasons behind it
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Odegaard theory emerges as secret Arsenal tactic spotted on Match of the Day
Arsenal have scored more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team and it's been theorised that captain Martin Odegaard has a special role in them
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Gary Lineker received threats over retweet calling for Israel football ban
The Match of the Day presenter has rowed back from his amount of time spent on social media as he focuses on successful podcasting ventures
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Lineker 'misinterpreted' shared post urging Israel to be banned from football
Gary Lineker received some backlash after sharing a post on social media calling for Israel to be banned from international sport, but the Match of the Day presenter has now deleted it after his retweet was misinterpreted
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Gary Lineker kills Micah Richards on Match of the Day with brutal dig on career
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards enjoyed a laugh on Saturday's edition of Match of the Day after the BBC showed a shortened version of the famous football highlights show
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Jonathan Gullis challenges Gary Lineker to stand against him, bragging he'll win
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis challenged Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker to stand in Stoke-on-Trent North at the next general election, claiming he would "absolutely" beat him
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BBC set for two huge decisions as MOTD replacement for Gary Lineker lined up
The BBC are set to appoint a new director of sport who will have huge decisions to make about Match of the Day, Gary Lineker and their new Champions League highlights show
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Thousands say BBC licence fee price hike is too much - poll results
The BBC licence fee will rise by more than £10 in April, but are the broadcaster's big-hitting shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Match of the Day, Doctor Who and Masterchef enough to make it worth the extra money? Mirror readers don't seem to think so
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BBC delete Rooney social media post after Lineker response and huge backlash
The Match of the Day presenter's public call for corporation to delete post made on X was heard loud and clear after Birmingham City decision to sack former England striker
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Gary Lineker receives Elton John apology as two-month debt is finally repaid
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was made to wait over two months for his prize from music icon Elton John after the two made a private football-themed bet between them
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Ferguson's perfect Bobby Charlton tribute and the best sporting quotes of 2023
BEST SPORTING QUOTES OF 2023: The legendary Manchester United boss summed up the achievements of Charlton perfectly when he sadly passed away in October this year
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Royals 'should've tried harder' to stop Meghan and Harry exit, says BBC expert
It was always likely that Prince Harry would leave the Royal Family, but more should have been done to try and find a solution, says BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell
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Wright left Gary Lineker "vexed" as he mentions tattoo dedicated to MOTD host
Ian Wright left his Match of the Day colleague Gary Lineker stunned when he opted to vote for Alan Shearer in a poll about who was the better striker back in the day
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Shearer sends Wright parting message after sudden MOTD exit announcement
Ian Wright announced his decision to end his long and successful run on Match of the Day and colleague Alan Shearer has now sent him a heartfelt message ahead of his departure
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Ian Wright pictured in surprising career move after quitting Match of the Day
Former footballer Ian Wright has been pictured in a new job just days after it emerged he had famously quit BBC's Match Of The Day after almost three decades on the show
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Ian Wright gives detail of real reason he decided to quit BBC Match of the Day
Ian Wright will soon call time on his Match of the Day stint after more than 20 years with the Arsenal legend looking to dedicate more time to his family going forward
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Ian Wright could barely contain excitement on debut Match of the Day appearance
Ian Wright announced on Sunday that he'll be leaving his role as a pundit on Match of the Day, with his final appearance due to come at the end of the 2023-24 Premier League season
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Match of the Day praised for coverage after Tom Lockyer's cardiac arrest
Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during his team's Premier League fixture at Bournemouth on Saturday but is now "stable" in hospital
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Gary Lineker breaks his silence after Ian Wright quits BBC Match of the Day
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has penned a glowing tribute to Ian Wright after it was confirmed that the pundit will be leaving the show at the end of the current campaign
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Ian Wright quits Match of the Day after 27 years - full statement explaining why
Former Arsenal striker and Match of the Day favourite Ian Wright will not feature on the show beyond the end of the 2023/24 campaign, he has confirmed in a statement
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Gary Lineker wants to keep favourite job until he's 90 but not Match of the Day
The sports presenter isn't just the face of the BBC's flagship football review show, he is also the face of a huge savoury snack company - and he hopes to keep working with them for years
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Gary Lineker's bitter feud with brother Wayne after woman 'tore them apart'
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and his younger brother Wayne appear to be healing their strained relationship as the Ibiza nightclub mogul publicly shares his support
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Gary Lineker 'feels guilty' as he backtracks on VAR comments in latest rant
Arsenal's Kai Havertz controversially had a goal ruled out for handball against Aston Villa and while discussing the decision on BBC Match of the Day, Gary Lineker took aim at VAR
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