Gary Lineker stepping down as BT host to follow Foxes

Gary Lineker arriving for The Olivier Awards 

Gary Lineker is to leave his position as host of BT Sport's Champions League coverage - to follow former club Leicester in Europe as a fan next season.

The ex-England captain and BBC's Match of the Day frontman has presented the channel's coverage for six years but is quitting despite being offered a new deal to stay on.