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Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match of the Day

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999.

Gary Lineker to step down as Match of the Day presenter

Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026. Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.

Gary Lineker to Leave BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’

After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

France increases security ahead of football match with Israel

Emmanuel Macron to attend match in show of support for Jewish people after attacks in Amsterdam

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Fans clash at football match between France and Israel

Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police are deployed at ‘high-risk’ game. A skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Whistles and boos at France-Israel football match

Some fans attending the game in Paris jeer the Israeli anthem played at the start of the game.

Thanks to the ‘Little Gay Book,’ a Love Match

Dorie Clark and Alexis Redding met on a Zoom speed-dating event two years ago. Among all of the tiny video boxes, they were immediately drawn to each other.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

WWE Crown Jewel 2024 card, date, matches, match card, start time, rumors, predictions, location

Crown Jewel takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player

A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.

World - The New York Times - November 5

When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models

Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

The Piece of a Soccer Uniform That Has Become Extremely Rare

It was once an essential feature, but now it’s barely seen on the field.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested

Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...

Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style

The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded

Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Is Barcelona’s Nike Deal the Most Lucrative in World Soccer?

The Spanish club has announced a new deal with the sportswear giant, but some are skeptical about the numbers involved.

Sports - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Thomas Tuchel not expected to attend Premier League matches before 2025

German takes over as England head coach in January Two of Chelsea’s backroom staff wanted by Tuchel Thomas Tuchel is not expected to attend Premier League matches to scout players before he ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Nuno gets three-match touchline ban over red card

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is banned from the touchline for three matches following his red card in the draw at Brighton.

Newcastle end 25-match losing run with stirring win over Exeter

Newcastle Falcons end a 25-match losing run in the Premiership as Jamie Blamire scores two tries in their victory over Exeter Chiefs.

Bruce to miss Blackpool match after baby grandson's death

Steve Bruce will miss Blackpool's League One match against Barnsley after a family bereavement.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Harris rooting for Dodgers in World Series match-up with Yankees

Vice President Harris said she’s rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees as the two legendary franchises prepare to face off in the World Series. During an interview with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Advanced ballot matching technology thwarts fraud scheme in Colorado, officials say

Advanced ballot matching technology thwarts fraud scheme in Colorado after at least a dozen ballots were stolen, officials say.

Reeves: ‘My budget will match greatest economic moments in Labour history’

The chancellor says she will invest to reverse Tory decline, but stands accused of breaking party manifesto promises . Labour will launch a new era of public and private investment in hospitals, ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

The Papers: Budget 'to match Labour best' and King back to full duties

Rachel Reeves promising to keep Labour's promises and King Charles's health, lead the papers.

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