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Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match Of The Day at the end of the current football season

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Gary Lineker has hosted the BBC Premier League highlights show since 1999 .

The 63-year-old will step down at the end of the current football season.

It is understood he will stay at the BBC until end of next World Cup being held in the US , Mexico and Canada in 2026 .

The presenter was briefly removed from the show in March 2023 following controversial comments he made on social media.

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