Speculation has spiralled since it was revealed that Gary Lineker may step down from hosting Match of The Day. It has been said that the 63-year-old’s contract with the BBC is due to expire at the end of the season with the network looking to hand over the baton to a leading sporting female.

Gary Lineker jokes about leaving Match Of The Day saying ‘it’s my final show’ - It comes after the BBC denied an announcement was pending regarding its highest-paid star.

Gary Lineker has responded to reports he is set to leave Match of the Day after nearly 25 years on the iconic show, with his current BBC contract expiring at the end of the campaign

The former England striker has been the host of the BBC's flagship football highlights show for 25 years - but media speculation about his future in the role has grown in recent days.

The 63-year-old joked that his situation is like the Liverpool trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said his negotiations with the BBC over a new contract have "just started", following speculation about his future. Last week, the MailOnline reported it had seen an unverified email purportedly from BBC bosses preparing to announce the 63-year-old's departure after 25 years.

Match of the Day' presenter Gary Lineker has confirmed talks are underway with the BBC regarding his future on the football highlights show.

Gary Lineker has revealed that talks have begun over potentially extending his stint as the BBC’s Match of the Day host. The 63-year-old, who has been hosting the iconic football highlights show for 25 years,