Gary Lineker to host Champions League on BT Sport

Gary Lineker has been unveiled as the face of BT Sport’s coverage of the Champions League from next season.

Gary Lineker to host Champions League on BT Sport
Wed, 10 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
Tony Leen

Match of the Day host Lineker will anchor its coverage alongside current presenter Jake Humphrey as BT Sport broadcasts matches from European football’s premier club competition for the first time.

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand, who announced his retirement last month, also joins the BT Sport team to help front their Champions League coverage.

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