{"id":293288,"date":"2023-11-06T19:54:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=293288"},"modified":"2023-11-06T19:54:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:54:06","slug":"itv-make-match-of-the-day-bidding-decision-with-bbc-contract-set-to-end-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/itv-make-match-of-the-day-bidding-decision-with-bbc-contract-set-to-end-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ITV make Match of the Day bidding decision with BBC contract set to end in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BBC are reportedy set to retain the rights to show Premier League highlights from 2025 &#8211; after ITV decided not to make a bid.<\/p>\n<p>Channel 4 and Channel 5 have also reportedly decided not to attempt to secure the rights due to falling viewing figures, as well as the BBC having an established brand in Match of the Day.<\/p>\n<p>That means that the Gary Lineker-fronted Saturday show is set to continue after the 2025 deal comes to an end which will already have surpassed 60 years since it first came to air.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE: &apos;Everyone thinks I punched Gary Lineker \u2013 here&apos;s the truth of what really happened&apos;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE: Gary Lineker copying diet plan of Coldplay&apos;s Chris Martin to stay in shape for MOTD<\/b><\/p>\n<p> The Daily Mail report that rivals don&apos;t see sufficient commercial value given that Premier League highlights often go live on YouTube at 5:15pm on Saturdays. <\/p>\n<p>ITV&apos;s decision to withdraw after initial talks with league bosses means that they won&apos;t bring back The Premiership, which was previously hosted by Des Lynam.<\/p>\n<p>For three years between 2001 and 2004, ITV&apos;s The Premiership replaced Match of the Day in showing top-flight highlights &#8211; and had U2&apos;s Beautiful Day for the opening theme.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Do you still watch Match of the Day? Tell us in the comments section below.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31376574.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_UK-Daily-Life-2021.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article24792892.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_The-Premiership.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Although the show wasn&apos;t well received by all, the theme song was an inspired choice from producers, and it was reused for their Championship highlights programme between 2004 and 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Since July of 2022, ITV have had the rights to EFL highlights &#8211; called English Football League Highlights.<\/p>\n<p>It replaced EFL on Quest, which was broadcast between 2018 and 2022 and hosted by Colin Murray, Jacqui Oatley or Michelle Owen<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30035408.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_motd-grab-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31314770.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_fm24.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a winning approach on the tactics board, incorporating modern systems and positional innovations to deliver big victories on the pitch.<\/li>\n<li>Master the transfer market, using new ways to craft a dream squad capable of winning titles.<\/li>\n<li>Level up your players on the training field and turn your contenders into champions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a339.99 (PS5), \u00a340.49 (PC)<\/p>\n<p>MOTD host Lineker opened up about his future on the show earlier this year after the BBC reinstated him after a suspension regarding a political tweet.<\/p>\n<p>Lineker said on the Match of the Day Top 10 podcast earlier this year: &quot;Jermaine Jenas &#8211; who is probably drifting more towards my role. 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