Gary Lineker Fez is a case of little speculation about him Departure day Future with a lively opening commentary during Saturday night's show.
Or a sports broadcaster and former professional football player He has presented the popular BBC program for 25 years But speculation this week pointed to that This week may be the last.
Supposedly the emails saw poetry Daily Mail It was claimed to show the station was preparing to announce his imminent departure, including a message from general manager Tim Davie praising the “world-class presenter”.
also BBC He has since denied any pending announcement and said Lineker remains under contract until the end of the season.
Presenting this week's programme, Lineker played down the rumours, saying: “Hey. There are seven games to go and this is my last show… before the international break.
With players appearing in international tournaments next week, there will be no Premier League matches next weekend and none of the scheduled daytime episodes.
The pity sparked a sarcastic smile from his fellow former English striker Alan Shearer, sitting next to Saturday's programme.
Lineker is currently the highest-paid broadcaster at the BBC – earning an annual salary of £1,350,000 – but he sometimes faces a tumultuous relationship with the presenter.
The most repercussive incident occurred last March, when Lineker was exposed I've had to stop applying on the BBC for three days after publicly criticizing the government's immigration policy.
Your social media engagement compared to Office at homeThe migrant boat policy of Nazi Germany Which sparked widespread praise and criticism.
The decision came as a result of a strange incident as the program was broadcast Without presenters, specialists or their usual commentators When the team on the canvas refused to appear on the program in a demonstration of solidarity with Lineker.
The 63-year-old was eventually allowed to return, although he did not take part in the new BBC show of Champions League highlights.
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