Gary Lineker is the current host of the BBC's Match of the Day but is only under contract with the broadcaster until the end of the season, sparking speculation about his future

Gary Lineker has seemingly put speculation of his exit from Match of the Day to bed as he opened the BBC show with a joke following recent rumours. "Seven matches on the way and it's my last show... before the international break," the presenter quipped as he fronted the sports programme on Saturday.

Gary Lineker jokes about leaving Match Of The Day saying ‘it’s my final show’ - It comes after the BBC denied an announcement was pending regarding its highest-paid star.

Gary Lineker was back on our screens for Match of the Day on Saturday night, amid speculation over his future with the BBC and as the host of the iconic football show

The BBC are reportedly preparing to announce Gary Lineker's imminent departure from the corporation, with the Match of the Day presenter's future in doubt

GARY Lineker has referenced the speculation around his career as he opened up Match of the Day joking with viewers about it being his “last show”. It comes after reports in the last

Gary Lineker's future as Match of the Day host has been in the spotlight this week amid reports the BBC are readying a change with tonight's edition going out as normal

Gary Lineker responded to rumours over his broadcasting future with a light-hearted message to viewers on Saturday's edition of Match of the Day. The former Everton striker is into the final year of his contract at the BBC, and it has recently been suggested he is set to leave his role as Match of the Day host, a position he has held since 1999.

Gary Lineker is expected to be in the presenter's seat for tonight's edition of Match of the Day after reports emerged that he would be leaving the BBC after the show