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Gary Lineker made a splash back on ITV with his first regular TV presentation since leaving the BBC, sparking debate when he joked about the studio being “real” — a nod to BBC’s green screens. Though it was a planned gag, host Laura Woods let him introduce the ad break, fueling mixed reactions. Some saw it as a savvy move, comparing it to a soap opera star switching networks, while others tuned out. Lineker’s legacy as Match of the Day’s face for over two decades still commands attention, making his ITV debut a major talking point in sports broadcasting — a moment that’s undeniably got people talking about World Cup coverage.

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