Gary Lineker has been the nation’s main presenter of televised soccer for greater than 20 years, and he hasn’t been in need of provides throughout that point.
Lineker succeeded Des Lynam because the host of Match of the Day in 1999, and has been the BBC’s fundamental soccer presenter ever since, main the protection of a variety of main occasions resembling World Cups, Euros and FA Cup finals.
He additionally introduced Champions League soccer for BT Sport between 2015 and 2021, solely slicing his ties so he might journey the continent watching Leicester within the Europa League together with his sons the next season.
Gary Lineker reveals Sky curiosity
Lineker will step down as Match of the Day host this Could, and though he’ll nonetheless current FA Cup dwell matches on the BBC subsequent season and likewise the 2026 World Cup, his contract with the company will then come to an finish.
Talking completely to FourFourTwo, he revealed that he doesn’t anticipate becoming a member of one other TV firm.
“I don’t suppose you’ll see me doing a lot soccer, other than the podcast,” he says. “I’ll do the odd factor, however I don’t suppose you’ll see me showing repeatedly on one other channel.”
Lineker has fielded curiosity from Sky Sports activities throughout his profession, however by no means took the plunge. “We’ve had talks with Sky at varied factors, however I at all times needed to stay with the BBC,” he explains.
“I might have earned much more, although I do know I’ve been nicely paid anyway, clearly. I’ve had provides to go elsewhere however I simply cherished being with the BBC, and likewise the way it helps all the things else you do.
“It’s not solely the kudos, the viewers is far greater. Extra folks nonetheless watch Match of the Day than in all probability the most important dwell sport on Sundays.
“Additionally, I’m fairly loyal. I’ve had the identical man lower my hair for 40 years, the identical man coaching me within the fitness center for 30 years, the identical agent since I used to be 18…”
