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Gary Lineker 'wanted to leave' BBC for another broadcaster but was told they 'weren't interested'

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Published 16:23 18 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Gary Lineker 'wanted to leave' BBC for another broadcaster but was told they 'weren't interested'

Reports claim Gary Lineker was open to leaving the BBC, where he has hosted Match of the Day since 1999.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Featured Image Credit: Getty & BBC

Topics: Gary Lineker

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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