Match of the Day is officially a record-breaker

Match of the Day is officially the longest running football television show in history, Guinness World Records has announced.

Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 15:20

Match of the Day is officially the longest running football television show in history, Guinness World Records has announced.

Gary Lineker, the current presenter, received a certificate on behalf of the BBC in recognition of the record ahead of the culmination of the show’s 50th season this weekend.

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