Micah Richards declines interest in hosting Match of the Day as BBC announces new presenters

Gary Lineker will leave his role as host of Match of the Day at the end of the season. The BBC has announced that Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, and Kelly Cates will take over as presenters next season. Micah Richards has stated he is not interested in presenting the show, even if a position opens up. He prefers his role as a pundit, where he feels he can express more opinions. BBC Sport director Alex Kay-Jelski expressed confidence in the new presenters, highlighting their skills. He acknowledged Lineker's long tenure and mentioned upcoming changes in BBC Sport's football coverage for the 2025-26 season.