- The long-lasting Match of the Day host is stepping down from his place on the BBC
- Gary Lineker will nonetheless proceed to rake in large sums from different ongoing tasks
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Gary Lineker will proceed to rake in staggering paydays regardless of contemporary doubts over his future as BBC Match of the Day host following the emergence of an e-mail which suggests Saturday can be his remaining look on the present.
The message, seen by Mail Sport, purports to be from the broadcaster’s director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, and contains a assertion saying the previous England striker’s departure after 25 years presenting the long-lasting present.
Nevertheless, Lineker – who discovered success as a Three Lions star – will not must be involved a couple of drop in earnings after the massive sums his podcast is raking in have been revealed.
All through Euro 2024 that noticed England go all the way in which to the ultimate earlier than shedding to Spain, Lineker was joined by Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for his The Relaxation is Soccer podcast.
The massive recognition of the present that all through the European Championship noticed Lineker and his co-presenters give their crucial verdict of performances has to date raked in £125,000 for the presenter, as reported by The Occasions.
Gary Lineker will proceed to rake in large paydays if he decides to step down as Match of the Day host
Lineker has been the BBC’s major anchor on their flagship MOTD present since 1999
Lineker (proper) alongside co-hosts Micah Richards (center) and Alan Shearer (left) has seen his The Relaxation Is Soccer podcast profit from large income
Formidable and deep-pocketed advertisers supplied to pay £45 for each 1000 views so long as Lineker and his colleagues point out them, whereas additionally paying £15 simply to be related to this system.
All through the course of Euro 2024, the podcast was downloaded 19.6 million instances that has led to an enormous enhance in cash being paid up by advertisers eager to be promoted.
Lineker’s son Harry – who’s one in all 4 kids – produces the podcast and beforehand revealed that the recognition of the present noticed downloads enhance by over 60 per cent all through the Euros, whereas there was additionally a spike in views on YouTube.
In the meantime, Lineker continues to be the face of Walkers crisps and throughout a three-year contract with the snack producer in 2020 earned a reported £1.2m.
The deal additionally noticed Lineker tackle a brand new new ambassadorial position for the agency that additionally means he’ll seem in fewer adverts shifting ahead.
Lineker beforehand revealed in December that he has no plans of stepping down from his duties with the snack meals organisation, stating on the time: ‘One factor is assured, if I am nonetheless alive, I will nonetheless be doing Walkers.’
In the meantime, Lineker continues to be the face of Walkers crisps and throughout a three-year contract with the snack producer in 2020 earned a reported £1.2m
Lineker may very well be tempted into different broadcasting alternatives if he decides to depart the BBC
The previous Everton, Leicester Metropolis, and Barcelona striker is at the moment the BBC’s prime earner, taking residence £1.35m for his soccer broadcasting companies.
Nevertheless, ought to he step down from the Beeb then Lineker is not anticipated to be shot of gives from different rival broadcasters which can be eager to recruit the long-lasting host.
It was not too long ago revealed that Laura Woods paid herself an eye-watering £400,000 dividend to have fun her transfer to ITV and TNT Sports activities, with Lineker prone to command a fair greater charge given his historical past in sports activities broadcasting.
TNT Sports activities or Amazon Video might look to convey the veteran into their roster for Champions League protection, whereas Sky Sports activities might doubtlessly lure Lineker in as a number on their Premier League fixtures.
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