All news on the topic: Match of the Day

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Prankster behind Match of the Day sex noise stunt strikes at Cricket World Cup
The name 'Jarvo 69' is now familiar to sports fans with the stuntman regularly breaching security to get himself seen at a range of high-profile sporting events
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Kevin Keegan's problem with women pundits shows football's dinosaurs still exist
Kevin Keegan has made national headlines with his comments on not liking former female footballers working as TV pundits on the men's game - a dinosaur's viewpoint straight out of the dark ages
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Man City hero Lee was an England star, toilet roll millionaire and so much more
Francis Lee was the England international who rival fans couldn't help but admire - even as they fumed over his ability to win soft penalties; he passed away at the age of 79 on Monday
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Gary Lineker admits doubts over hosting BBC Match of the Day this weekend
Gary Lineker has hosted Match of the Day for more than 20 years, but the England legend has casted doubt on his availability to host this Saturday's bumper show
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BBC change rules for flagship presenters in wake of Gary Lineker row
The BBC opted to broadcast an episode of Match of the Day without studio presentation or match commentary after taking Gary Lineker off air in an impartiality row
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BBC deny fears iconic football show could be axed over viewing figures
Reports have claimed BBC executives are due to hold discussions over the long-term future of one of their leading football shows as a major anniversary approaches on the horizon
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Gary Lineker names England star most likely to take his job on Match of the Day
Gary Lineker has spearheaded the BBC’s broadcast of Match of the Day since replacing Des Lynham in 1999 and already appears to have his own eventual successor in mind for when he leaves
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Lineker turned down Premier League manager job in phone call from club owner
Former England, Tottenham and Barcelona star Gary Lineker is one of the most famous broadcasters in football - but his post-playing career could've been very different
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Six forgotten pundits and where they are now including unrecognisable BBC icon
Match of the Day has welcomed dozens of pundits during more than 30 years of Premier League coverage, and a number of those involved have taken interesting paths afterwards
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Liverpool legend unrecognisable nine years after being forced to leave MOTD
Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen was a regular feature on Match of the Day for a number of years, but ended his 22-year stint with the BBC after the 2014 World Cup
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Lineker explains how Match of the Day order is chosen after bias accusations
Match of the Day's running order is often questioned by fans of Premier League clubs - but presenter Gary Lineker has now offered some clarity on the decision making
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BBC MOTD Africa presenter and ex-EFL star's sister tragically dies aged 27
Former DR Congo international Gabriel Zakuani, who played for the likes of Peterborough and Stoke during his career, has announced the 'unexpected' death of his sister
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Lineker apologises during Match of the Day as viewers told to switch to iPlayer
Football fans complained of problems with the sound during BBC Match of the Day, prompting presenter Gary Lineker to apologise
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Infamous furore over Gary Lineker's deleted tweet about Lioness Chloe Kelly
Following the Lionesses' victory at the Euros 2022, former England Striker Gary Lineker caused a stir with a tweet he posted about forward Chloe Kelly's goal celebration
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Heartbroken England star's dressing room response after World Cup red card
The Lionesses claimed a place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals as they saw off Nigeria in a penalty shootout, but Sarina Wiegman's side could now be without Chelsea ace Lauren James for the remainder of the tournament
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Lineker makes Premier League title prediction after Arsenal win Community Shield
Gary Lineker has made his predictions ahead of the new Premier League season and the BBC Match of the Day presenter believes Arsenal will beat Manchester City to the title
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Gary Lineker united in agreement with Graeme Souness over Declan Rice criticism
The Match of the Day presenter has heaped praise on Arsenal new boy Declan Rice, but made clear he should be looking to score more goals - just like Souness claimed last month
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Gary Lineker received standing ovation in Marks and Spencer after BBC MOTD row
Gary Lineker has opened up on the fiasco which enveloped the BBC in March after he was suspended for tweeting criticism of the Government's bill on illegal migrants
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Lineker names Match of the Day replacement after admitting "time is nearly up"
Football legend Gary Lineker has presented Match of the Day for 23 years but could be on his way out of the BBC in the near future after launching his own podcast
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BBC presenter opens up on exit and fears for future of Match of the Day
John Inverdale fronted a number of major sporting events for the BBC but walked away after Wimbledon this year and admits times are changing in the industry
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Gary Lineker hilariously mocks his inclusion on Woke List for 2023
Former England footballer and BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has responded to his inclusion on the Mail on Sunday's 'Woke List 2023'
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BBC Sport host details scary ordeal as stranger left her feeling "uncomfortable"
TV presenter Emma Jones, who co-hosts Match of the Day spin-off show MOTDx, has revealed a man is "repeatedly" stopping her in the street and asking to take photos
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Gary Lineker gives response to former Match of the Day host Des Lynam’s call out
Des Lynam aimed a dig at Gary Lineker - his replacement as Match of the Day anchor - for his political social media activity and his forthright opinions on a variety of topics outside of football
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BBC's highest-paid newsreaders - Huw Edwards, Fiona Bruce and Sophie Raworth
The BBC recently revealed its top-earning stars across the financial year, with Huw Edwards, Fiona Bruce and Sophie Raworth earning the most as newsreaders
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BBC presenters' pay in full as Gary Lineker top list for sixth year running
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has dominated the billing as he rakes in a seven-figure salary while Zoe Ball comes a close second