Gary Lineker explains Match of Day exit

Gary Lineker sends message to BBC Match of the Day replacement as he makes private promise
Gary Lineker has confirmed his Match of the Day exit with the countdown on until his BBC departure, with the former footballer handing some advice to his eventual successor
'I played with Gary Lineker - he left BBC Match of the Day for three reasons' - EXCLUSIVE
Gary Lineker had three reasons for leaving BBC Match of the Day at the end of the season, according to former team-mate and fellow broadcaster Alan Smith. Earlier this week, the Beeb dropped the bombshell news that Lineker would be walking away from their popular football programme next year.
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