In the wake of the BBC’s announcement that Gary Lineker is to leave his role as presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season, betting sites have been quick to put together a list of the top contenders to replace him.

The former footballer will be stepping down from his role on Match Of The Day at the end of the season, according to the BBC.

Gary Lineker is departing BBC’s flagship soccer series “Match of the Day,” but has extended his contract with the broadcaster through the 2026 World Cup. Lineker, the broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter who has hosted the show since 1999,

Gary Lineker was forced out as host of Match of the Day after the BBC refused to offer him a new contract to anchor the Premier League highlights show, the broadcaster’s culture and media editor has suggested.

Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match of the Day (MOTD) at the end of this season but will present FA Cup coverage in the 2025/26 season and the World Cup in 2026, the BBC has said. Lineker will also continue to work on the MOTD Top Ten podcast,

The BBC reportedly intends to announce Gary Lineker's exit today after it emerged the Match of the Day presenter would be leaving the broadcaster in 2026. The 63-year-old has been the main host of the popular football programme ever since 1999,

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026

Gary Lineker has been the host of Match of the Day since 1999 but is set to step down from the role at the end of the season.