Gary Lineker, Match of the Day and BBC
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Match of the Day, which is the longest-running football show in the world having launched on 22 August 1964, has had five previous long-term hosts: Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Alex Scott, Jason Mohammad, Kelly Somers, John Murray and Steve Crossman will continue their roles on MOTD.
Alan Hansen was one of the country's best-loved pundits for a spell on Match of the Day that spanned over two decades, yet since his departure from the show the Liverpool legend has led a quiet life