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      Gary Lineker reveals how long he has left presenting Match of the Day as he says ‘they’ve been very clever’

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      GARY LINEKER has hinted at how long he has left as host of Match of the Day. The England legend has been presenting the beloved show since 1999 and is a fan favourite of many across the country.
      Gary Lineker has revealed how long he has left as host of Match of the DayCredit: Getty
      But he may not have much time left on the television screens of viewers with his contract at the BBC heading towards expiry.
      In an interview with GQ, he revealed: “I’ve got two years left [contractually]. Beyond that it depends on the rights because the BBC have got to keep winning the rights to show the highlights.”
      The Premier League are currently selling the rights to their coverage for future years with new broadcasters emerging as potential contenders.
      But Lineker thinks that if the footballing organisation continue to give the BBC the rights to the highlights it’s only a good thing for the sport.
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      He said: “The Premier League have been very clever, making sure that there is a show on terrestrial television to maintain interest in the sport.
      “As still over half the public don’t have Sky or TNT. So hopefully that will continue.”
      The majority of all of England’s top flight football is televised between Sky Sports and TNT Sports at the moment with Amazon Prime holding the rights to a small number of fixtures.
      But Match of the Day has a cult following and has been on TV screens since 1964 allowing fans to catch up with the weekend’s action.
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      And if the BBC are able to renew their deal with the Premier League then Lineker could stay on as host of the show.
      The 62-year-old certainly isn’t getting bored of football despite it being his life since a very young age.
      He said: “I don’t [get bored of football]. It’s the one ever-present in my life.
      “I had kids at a certain age; I was married for a lot of time; my parents are no longer here. Football is the one thing that’s been there the whole way through.
      “And I’m not one of these old players who thinks it’s not as good as it was. It’s massively improved.”
      Lineker has been hosting the show since 1999Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The former pro thinks that the Premier League should continue to allow the highlights to be shown on terrestrial TV going forwardCredit: BBC More

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      Alan Shearer reveals message from Chelsea after slamming Nicolas Jackson on Match of the Day

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      ALAN SHEARER has revealed Chelsea sent him a message after he criticised Nicolas Jackson on Match of the Day.The pundit was contacted over his recent comments, which included slamming the striker for his “lack of movement”.
      Alan Shearer has revealed Chelsea messaged him after his criticism of Nicolas JacksonCredit: BBC
      The pundit slammed Jackson’s ‘lack of movement’ in Chelsea’s recent loss to BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Jackson came under fire from Shearer following Chelsea’s home defeat to Brentford at the end of October.
      He has since scored four goals in three matches for the Blues, including a hat-trick against Tottenham last week.
      Meanwhile, the club reached out to Shearer regarding his comments, although he claims they agreed that what he said was not “over the top”.
      “I mean the game just had everything from start to finish,” he said on The Rest Is Football podcast.
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      “It was entertaining and there were so many impressive performances, particularly from the guys in a Chelsea shirt.
      “Jackson I agree, I was critical of his lack of movement a few weeks ago.
      “I got a text from Chelsea to say that they didn’t think it was over the top and that they have been working on one or two things in and around that.
      “He was a lot better today and full of confidence after what happened earlier in the week and that showed today.
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      Jackson has since scored four goals in three games for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      “It was a great game for everyone to watch. I think for the fans that is important to see those small steps. The coaching, we all know what Poch is like, he is a very good coach and he is the right man.
      “They are definitely improving and they seem to be understanding what he wants.”
      Jackson added to his hat-trick against Spurs with a goal in Sunday’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester City.
      Shearer’s previous comments had also caught the attention of Chelsea captain Reece James.
      The defender came to Jackson’s defence ahead of the City clash and declared he never doubted the forward.
      Jackson now has seven goals to his name following his £32million move from Villarreal in the summer. More

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      Fans convinced Match of the Day was hit by porn noises as ‘moaning woman’ is heard over top of Gary Lineker

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      FANS are convinced that Match of the Day was hit by porn noises.The viewers believe that they could hear a moaning woman over the top of Gary Lineker as he presented the football highlights show.
      A ‘moaning woman’ could be heard in the Match of the Day studioCredit: BBC
      After showing the highlights of Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League the cameras cut back to the studio.
      As Lineker was introducing the talking points viewers are sure that they heard porn noises over the top.
      While others are convinced that someone in the studio has been pranked.
      Taking to social media, one posted: “Not someone in the Match Of The Day studio being done 8 seconds in…”
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      A second wrote: “Is it the meme video with THAT sound playing?”
      A third commented: “Not dissimilar to the Match of the Day porn prank audio.”
      A fourth said: “Listen to the background! hahaha.”
      The apparent sexy sounds did not appear to be picked up by Lineker, Jermaine Jenas and Ashley Williams on the set.
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      However, the BBC has told SunSport that the noise is in fact noise from Arsenal’s celebrations which could be seen in the backdrop.
      It is not the first time the X-rated noise has disturbed sports shows.
      Back in January BBC One’s live FA Cup coverage was hit by YouTube prankster Daniel Jarvis.
      The prank happened as Wolves were preparing to take on Liverpool in a third-round replay.
      He set up a phone in the broadcaster’s studio which played noises that viewers likened to a porn film.
      After the incident the BBC apologised to any viewers that were offended. More

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      Gary Lineker drops huge hint over who will replace him as Match of the Day host with cheeky ‘later’ remark to pundit

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      GARY LINEKER has dropped a huge hint as to who will eventually replace him as the host of Match of the Day.The veteran presenter, 62, hinted that it will be Jermaine Jenas to step into the hotseat when he decides the time is right to step down.
      Lineker has hosted the show for nearly 24 yearsCredit: BBC
      But Jermaine Jenas is the favourite to replace him when he eventually stands asideCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Lineker will celebrate his 24th anniversary of presenting the show later this month and has previously said his time presenting the BBC’s flagship football show is “nearly up”.
      Jenas has been the long-running favourite to eventually replace Lineker.
      He previously presented Match of the Day’s spin-off show MOTDX, which was recently cancelled after four years.
      He’s also strengthened his presenting chops by hosting the One Show alongside Alex Jones.
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      Jenas appeared on last night’s MOTD as a pundit alongside Ashley Williams when the hint was dropped.
      When analysing Everton’s 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, Jenas asked Lineker what he thought about a penalty incident in the game and said: “I always like to get the striker’s opinion”
      After giving his verdict, Lineker said: “You want this job?”
      Jenas awkwardly replied with a smile: “No, no, not yet,” to which the legendary presenter simply said while looking across at him: “Later.”
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      Jenas, 40, has made no secret of his desire to present Match of the Day in the past, previously telling The Daily Mail: “I would obviously be up for it.
      “It’s Match of the Day and it would be a great opportunity.” More

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      Match of the Day’s future decided as TV giants snub show ‘amid fears over viewing figures and advertising market’

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      THE BBC is set to retain the rights for Match of the Day.According to The Daily Mail, the iconic show will remain with the broadcaster for another four years from 2025.
      The BBC is set to retain the rights for Match of The DayCredit: BBC
      Gary Lineker is expected to hold contract talks with the broadcasterCredit: Alamy
      The likes of Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV decided against bidding for the rights to Match of the Day as they do not find it commercially viable.
      All three broadcasters cited falling viewing figures and a difficult advertising market as their reasons for not bidding.
      ITV and Channel 4 have both strengthened their football coverage in recent years by winning the rights to England matches.
      However, neither will be able to show the Premier League in the near future.
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      ITV executives held exploratory talks with England’s top tier in recent weeks, but they concluded that taking Match of the Day on will risk disrupting their Saturday evening entertainment schedule.
      The commercial factor is also a concern as all Premier League goals are now available to view online shortly after 5:15pm each Saturday.

      Fewer matches are also set to take place on Saturdays in the next broadcast cycle from 2025 to 2029 meaning broadcasters will likely have to pay for two highlights shows – something they are reluctant to do.
      The first episode of Match of the Day was aired in 1964.
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      Gary Lineker has presented the popular Saturday night show since 1999.
      The BBC’s retention of Match of the Day will trigger new contract talks with the former England striker.
      There are no guarantees he will remain with the show after a bumpy year.
      If he were to move on, bookmakers make Jermaine Jenas the favourite to become the new host at 2/1.
      Alex Scott, Micah Richards and Mark Chapman are among the other top contenders should the hotseat become vacant. More

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      Arsenal should have had penalty against Chelsea after ‘terrible challenge’, slams Alan Shearer on Match of the Day

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      ALAN SHEARER believes Arsenal should’ve been awarded a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.The Newcastle legend discussed the incident during this week’s episode of Match of the Day.
      Arsenal fans claimed the Gunners should’ve had a penalty for a challenge from Robert Sanchez on Gabriel JesusCredit: Sky Sports
      Alan Shearer also believed the Gunners should’ve been awarded a penaltyCredit: BBC
      Midway through the second half, with Arsenal 2-0 down, a cross was sent into Chelsea’s penalty area.
      But as Gabriel Jesus jumped up in an attempt to win the ball, Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez clattered into him.
      Neither the referee nor VAR deemed it to be a foul, but Shearer branded it a stonewall penalty.
      Speaking on Match of the Day, the ex-England striker said: “They should have had (a penalty). There’s no doubt about it.
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      “Sanchez has just come out, and he wipes him out, Jesus.
      “What’s key for me is that he catches him in the head.
      “Look, he goes right through him here. It’s a terrible challenge.
      “How on earth can the VAR not think that’s a penalty, and the referee? He is nowhere near the ball.”
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      Arsenal fans agreed with Shearer, with one person tweeting: “Shirt pull on (Takehiro) Tomiyasu, Jesus completely taken out by Sanchez without getting the ball but foul given the other way. That should be a penalty.”
      Another added: “I still can’t believe we weren’t given a penalty for that Sanchez challenge on Jesus.”
      A third wrote: “I don’t know why keepers are still getting away with this, flying in the air and missing the ball completely, start punishing them, the referees think it’s ok.”
      While another referenced the penalty that was given against Arsenal earlier in the game after the ball hit William Saliba’s arm, adding: “It’s madness that Chelsea got a pen for Saliba jumping for a ball going out for a goal kick but we didn’t when Sanchez assaulted Jesus.”
      Despite going 2-0 down, Arsenal bounced back in the second half to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
      Declan Rice capitalised on a misplaced pass from Sanchez before firing the ball into an empty net from over 30 yards out.
      And Leandro Trossard scored the equaliser from the back post following an excellent cross from Bukayo Saka. More

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      BBC quietly axe iconic football show less than a month after Alex Scott and Dan Walker’s blazing Football Focus row

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      THE BBC have quietly axed MOTDx.This comes less than a month after Football Focus hosts Alex Scott and Dan Walker were involved in a public spat amid reports of a drop in viewing figures.
      Jermaine Jenas hosted MOTDxCredit: PA
      MOTDx was hosted by Jermaine Jenas and has been on screens since 2019.
      It took a relaxed look at football and targeted younger audiences.
      The Match of the Day spin-off was packed with exclusive interviews and it also delved into music, fashion and culture.
      It aired on BBC Three and BBC Two.
      A BBC spokesperson said: “We have made some changes to our football output this season which means we will be producing even more digital content for audiences across BBC Sport platforms.
      “Whilst we are proud of MOTDx and would like to thank everyone involved, it will no longer continue.”
      The changes mentioned come after Scott and Walker were involved in a public debate over fellow BBC footie show Football Focus.
      Walker, who now works for Channel 5, claimed the programme was “struggling”.
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      And last year Beeb chief Tim Davie admitted that the channel’s plan to “lurch to youth” would be abandoned.
      Walker stated on Twitter: “It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling. I loved it growing up and it was an honour to present it and I still miss it.

      “We poured everything into that show every week and worked hard to keep it relevant. I hope it stays part of the TV landscape.”
      Scott replied “interesting” in what some thought was a dig at her predecessor.
      Walker hit back, adding: “I’m not saying you haven’t [worked hard] Alex. It’s a saturated market and it’s hard work every week. I hope you have a good show today.”
      MOTDx is not the only iconic show to lose it’s slot this season with Soccer AM axed by Sky Sports after 20 years. More

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      Match of the Day fans could see Gary Lineker in just his pants again as he makes promise to Richards and Shearer

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      GARY LINEKER has made a promise that he will present Match of The Day in his pants again – on one condition.The presenter famously presented the show back in his underwear in 2016 after Leicester City won the league.
      Lineker presented in his undies in 2016Credit: handout
      Lineker said he’d do it again on one conditionCredit: BBC
      Lineker made the promise to do the show in just his undies if his hometown club won the league earlier that season – when Leicester started off as 5000/1 outsiders to take the title.
      The Foxes ended up winning the league that year by a whopping 10 points ahead of their closest title rivals, Arsenal.
      Lineker was speaking about the feat on his Match of The day podcast alongside Micah Richards and Alan Shearer.
      The trio began by talking about how good Leicester were that season with Alan Shearer saying: “They were deadly that season, weren’t they?”
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      Lineker then said “I mean Jamie Vardy, that run he had…”
      Richards then interjected by saying: “Is that when you came out presenting Match of the Day with your pants on?”
      After Lineker explained that he did so after Leicester won the league, Richards asked if he would be doing it anytime soon if Leicester got promoted.
      Lineker then made the vague promise: “If Leicester won the league again, I’ll do it.”
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      But with Lineker vaguely saying won the league, Shearer wondered if he meant the Championship title and said: “Even The Championship?”
      Which led to Lineker reiterating that the promise only applied to if Leicester pulled off the miracle of winning the Premier League again.
      A disappointed Richards said: “They’re not going to win the Premier League again are they?”

      And Lineker quipped back: “Micah, do you want to see me in my pants in my sixties?”
      Leicester have made a blistering start to the Championship season under Pep’s former assistant Enzo Maresca.
      The club have 10 wins from their opening 11 and already have a 10 point lead on Ipswich, who sit in third outside of the promotion places.
      So it looks like if Lineker was to make the promise apply to The Championship, it’s highly likely that viewers would see him in his undies again. More