GARY Lineker arrived at the Match of the Day studios thorough an underground entrance ahead of his final show.
was snapped entering with his bag slung over his shoulder as he arrived through the basement car park.
After 26 years as, he will present his final highlights show tonight covering the last day of the Premier League season.
The 64-year-old was due to cover next year’sandbut bowed out early.
It follows a controversial row over his use of social media.
The Leicester-born star, who moved seamlessly from footballer to one of the most famous presenters at the corporation, was temporarily suspended in March 2023.
He was embroiled in an over comments he made criticising the then-government’s new asylum policy.
In November 2024 he announced he would be stepping down from presenting Match Of The Day at the end of the season, but would still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.
after apologising for sharing and then deleting a post on his Instagram account from the group Palestine Lobby.
After this the BBC said would leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match Of The Day for the 2024/25 season.
The Beeb added that he would
Lineker was the corporation’s highest-paid presenter, with the BBC’s annual report for 2023/24 showing his salary to be to around £1.35 million a year.
