England legend Alan Shearer could be seen dancing on a table and singing karaoke during the Rest is Football's post-World Cup party, as they celebrated the show's contract extension with Netflix.Spain secured a second star on their crest on Sunday afternoon with a dogged 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium.Shearer and Micah Richards worked the final with the BBC, with the former in the commentary booth, and the latter on punditry duty alongside Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart inside the ground.But soon after the coverage came to an end, the pair joined Gary Lineker in the Rest is Football studio in New York to record their final episode of the tournament, before enjoying an after-party.The 38-year-old posted videos on his Instagram story showing Shearer with a microphone in hand, enjoying some karaoke.The former England captain was captured singing Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up', before he could later be seen finishing off 'Mr. Brightside' by the Killers while dancing on a table. Micah Richards posted clips of Alan Shearer singing karaoke in what appeared to be a Rest Is Football World Cup wrap party Shearer was also captured dancing on a table while belting out the Killers' classic 'Mr. Brightside'The Rest Is Football recorded daily shows throughout the World Cup in a Netflix deal worth a reported £14million, with Richards and Shearer balancing the podcast with their BBC duties.In the final show, which was broadcast this morning, Lineker confirmed that the podcast will continue on the subscription-based streaming service for the 2026/27 season, starting in August.'I've got some very exciting news,' Lineker said. 'From the start of the Premier League season, which kicks off in just 32 days, we're back on Netflix, baby!'The former Match of the Day host then confirmed that episodes of the show will be released on a weekly basis.It will likely see the iconic trio join forces again to discuss the biggest stories of the weekend, with guests joining on occasion.During the World Cup, they hosted footballers and celebrities such as Harry Maguire, Patrick Vieira, Maya Jama, Michael McIntyre, and even New York mayor Zohran Mamdani was interviewed by Lineker.It was not the only show that Lineker was a part of during the tournament, though, with the footballer-turned-presenter also appearing on ITV in a surprise guest slot during the group stage.In a move that shocked football fans when it was first mooted, Lineker made an appearance on ITV’s coverage of Germany versus Ivory Coast. Lineker humorously introduced the show before ITV host Laura Woods interjected to remind the former England striker of his role.'Thank you very much for joining us on ITV for this one – another day, another game, another channel,’ Lineker said as he opened the programme before jocularly apologising for slipping into 'old habits'.Lineker then mocked the BBC, confirming ITV’s breathtaking studio overlooking the Manhattan skyline was real, while his former employers remain at Salford’s MediaCity until the knockout stages.‘I’ve been doing a show daily for Netflix; we’re at Times Square,' Lineker later continued. 'But I desperately wanted to come and see your set because I think it’s absolutely amazing and I can confirm that it is real.' Gary Lineker has confirmed that the Rest Is Football's deal with Netflix has been extended to cover the upcoming Premier League seasonLineker remained on the coverage for 20 minutes and jokingly asked whether he had failed the audition before departing.'If you passed it, you would get my job, so you’ve failed,' Woods quipped.‘I’ve got no chance of that, Laura,' Lineker replied. 'May I say what a fabulous job you do – you are very good at this.’Lineker joined Duncan Ferguson, Gary Neville, and Ian Wright as a 'special guest' on ITV's temporarily enlarged panel.Richards had then jokingly labelled Lineker an 'absolute traitor' on The Rest Is Football, adding '26 years of blood, sweat, and tears for the BBC, and then you go over to the rivals!'The comment prompted Lineker to jokingly tell Richards to 'shut the f*** up.'
Alan Shearer's wild World Cup party: England legend dances on the table while singing karaoke with Micah Richards as stars celebrate after Netflix confirm they WILL extend £14m deal with Gary Lineker's podcast firm
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