Watch: First time Gary Lineker presented Match of the Day

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Broadcaster Gary Lineker is to step down as host of flagship football programme Match of the Day at the end of this season, BBC News understands.

It is expected to be announced officially on Tuesday by the BBC.

The former England footballer had been in negotiations with the BBC over a new contract in October.

He first presented Match of the Day on 7 August 1999.

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