Gary Lineker's net worth and career shift: From BBC's Match of the Day to ITV World Cup punditry
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Harry Brent
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Gary Lineker left the BBC in 2025 after over 20 years hosting Match of the Day, walking away from a £1.35 million annual salary. The article discusses his substantial net worth, his unexpected move to ITV as a pundit for their World Cup coverage, and the surprising career shift across traditional broadcasting divides at age 65.
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· 3 pulledGary Lineker left the BBC in 2025 after more than two decades as the face of Match of the Day, walking away from a £1.35million-a-year salary
In a move that has surprised many observers, the 65-year-old is preparing to make an unexpected guest appearance as a pundit on ITV during their coverage of the 2
When Gary Lineker left his position at the BBC, many people questioned what would come next for the iconic presenter.
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