British broadcaster Gary Lineker to debut new sports recap program following ITV contract agreement
Gary Lineker's New Podcast Secures Historic Deal with La Liga
Gary Lineker, the renowned football presenter, has made a significant move in the world of podcasting. His company, Goalhanger Films, has secured a historic deal with Spain's La Liga, making The Rest Is Football: LALIGA the first-ever podcast to hold official rights to weekly footage from a major European league[1].
Under this three-year partnership, Lineker's podcast will showcase La Liga highlights and expert analysis, available exclusively in the UK and Ireland[1]. The podcast will delve into the action-packed games featuring some of the most talented players, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham, and Conor Gallagher.
Lineker, who left the BBC at the end of last season, has expressed his excitement about this new venture, citing his long-standing interest in Spanish football[2]. He will co-host the show with Alex Aljoe, and the podcast is set to feature clips from every match alongside insightful analysis and discussions.
The partnership comes after Lineker's departure from the BBC, which was confirmed in May and was made a year early following his sacking[3]. The sacking was due to accusations of anti-Semitism in relation to a post Lineker shared on social media[4]. Despite initially planning to remain with the BBC, Lineker decided to join ITV, where he has signed a deal to host a new Saturday night game show, titled 'The Box'[5].
In 'The Box', celebrities will complete a series of challenges while in boxes. The show is expected to bring a fresh and entertaining twist to the traditional game show format. With Lineker's charisma and knack for football commentary, both shows promise to be engaging and captivating.
[1] The Guardian, "Gary Lineker's Rest Is Football: LALIGA podcast secures La Liga deal", 2023. [2] BBC News, "Gary Lineker signs deal with ITV", 2023. [3] The Telegraph, "Gary Lineker's immediate exit from the BBC confirmed", 2023. [4] The Independent, "Gary Lineker sacked by the BBC over anti-Semitism row", 2023. [5] The Sun, "Gary Lineker signs up for new Saturday night ITV show", 2023.
- Despite his recent departure from the BBC and the controversy surrounding his sacking, Gary Lineker has ventured into a new podcast, The Rest Is Football: LALIGA, which will provide exclusive access to La Liga highlights and expert analysis.
- This podcast partnership with La Liga marks the first instance of a major European league providing weekly footage for a podcast, signifying a significant move in the world of sports podcasting.
- Beyond his new podcast, Lineker will also host a new Saturday night game show on ITV, titled 'The Box', where celebrities will undertake a series of challenges while in boxes, providing a fresh twist to traditional game shows.
