Gary Lineker has spoken in detail about his exit from Match of the Day after it was confirmed he'd be stepping down from the BBC programme after over two decades

GARY Lineker has revealed why he’s leaving Match of the Day and says it’s the ‘right time’ – as the BBC plans changes to the show. Lineker said hosting Match Of The

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been "an absolute joy and privilege", but that it is "the right time" for him to exit and "someone else to take the helm".