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Gary Lineker pokes fun at Match of the Day exit rumours with cheeky 'last show' joke

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Lineker has hosted Match of the Day since 1999 following predecessor Des Lynam's move to ITV .

Daily Mail reported to have seen a leaked’ email purportedly from the BBC ’s director of sport featuring a statement announcing his departure.

However, a BBC spokesperson said there was nothing to announce with regards to Lineker .

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45

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35

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6

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semi-formal

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English

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59

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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