How Gary Lineker will keep raking it in if he leaves the BBC: profiting from his ultra-successful podcast, earning jaw-dropping sums from Walkers and broadcasters will be scrambling for his services [Video]

13:43 EDT 03 Oct 2024, updated 14:49 EDT 03 Oct 2024

Gary Lineker will continue to rake in staggering paydays despite fresh doubts over his future as BBC Match of the Day host following the emergence of an email which suggests Saturday will be his final appearance on the show.

The message, seen by Mail Sport, purports to be from the broadcaster’s director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, and features a statement announcing the former England striker’s departure after 25 years presenting the iconic show. 

However, Lineker – who found success as a Three Lions star – won’t need to be concerned about a drop in earnings after the huge sums his podcast is raking in were revealed.

Throughout Euro 2024 that saw England go all the way to the final before losing to Spain, Lineker was joined by Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for his The Rest is Football podcast.

The huge popularity of the show that throughout the European Championship …