Gary Lineker
English footballer and television presenter (born 1960)
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Gary Winston Lineker is an English sports broadcaster and former professional footballer. Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs: Leicester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played for Barcelona in Spain, and won 80 caps for England. His media career began with the BBC, where he has presented the flagship football programme Match of the Day since the late 1990s, the longest tenure of any MOTD presenter. Lineker is also the BBC's lead presenter for live football matches, including coverage of international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup. He has also worked for Al Jazeera Sports, Eredivisie Live, NBC Sports Network, and BT Sport's coverage of the UEFA Champions League.
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'Oof... Wonderful finish!' - Richards' forgotten FA Cup goalMicah Richards never scored a volleyed goal... or did he?! A search through the memory banks brings up a cracking strike - with a little help from Gary Lineker and Alan ShearerBBC Sport - Published | |
'I got a taxi to training to avoid the fans'Micah Richards tells Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer what went wrong for Aston Villa in 2015-16 on the latest episode of Match of the Day: Top 10.BBC Sport - Published | |
'It doesn’t make sense' – MOTD pundits on Wolves 'goal'Match of the Day pundits analyse the decision to disallow a late Wolves equaliser against West Ham, with Gary Lineker suggesting that VAR is taking over - and that football needs an appeal system.BBC Sport - Published | |
'I gave Pellegrini a proper rollicking'Match of the Day's Micah Richards tells Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer about being subbed off at half-time for Man City in the FA Cup against Watford.BBC Sport - Published | |
Shearer impressed by Odegaard & Smith Rowe partnershipMatch of the Day pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer discuss how Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe helped Arsenal regain top spot in the Premier League in their 2-0 win over Luton Town.BBC Sport - Published | |
Does Micah know what a half-volley is?Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate the definition of a half-volley on the latest episode of Match of the Day Top 10.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Supercomputer' predicts Liverpool to win Premier LeagueMatch of the Day 2's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Glenn Murray discuss who will win the Premier League title race.BBC Sport - Published | |
How 'sensational' Mac Allister led way for LiverpoolMOTD2's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Glenn Murray discuss Alexis Mac Allister's "outstanding" display in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Brighton.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Could he have given more?' - Shearer on OzilGary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate Mesut Ozil's spell at Arsenal and whether the playmaker met his full potential.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lineker and Shearer get wound up by wingersGary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards return with a new series of MOTD Top 10 as they rate the Premier League's best ever wingers - and air a few frustrations along the way.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Sterling's 'difficult day' unfolded - AnalysisBBC Sport's Gary Lineker, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Dion Dublin analyse Raheem Sterling's "difficult day", describing the winger as "somebody who will fight" and "want to put his performance right".BBC Sport - Published | |
MOTD: Why Fulham's press was too good for Man UtdMatch of the Day's Ian Wright tells Gary Lineker and Micah Richards how Fulham's strong press gave them a "deserved" victory over Manchester United.BBC Sport - Published | |
Analysis: Why Stones was 'astonishing' for Man CityWatch as Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Micah Richards analyse how John Stones' "mesmerising" performance helped secure three points for Manhcester City at Bournemouth.BBC Sport - Published | 'On top of his game' - how Odegaard leads by exampleGary Lineker, Shay Given & Danny Murphy discuss Martin Odergaard's "special performance" and how the Gunners "have a real chance of winning the Premier League".BBC Sport - Published |
How Liverpool continue to 'march on' despite injury woesMatch of the Day's Gary Lineker, Danny Murphy & Shay Given discuss how Liverpool continue their Premier League title charge despite injuries piling up.BBC Sport - Published | Gary Lineker criticised for calling top Welsh league a 'farmer's league'Gary Lineker has been criticised for calling the top flight of Welsh football a "farmer's league".Sky News - Published |
How 'fighting' Newport scared Man Utd - MOTD analysisGary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss how Newport County gave Manchester United a "real scare" during their 4-2 FA Cup fourth round defeat.BBC Sport - Published | 'He can't waste his talent' - Shearer on RashfordGary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards react to Erik ten Hag's decision to drop Marcus Rashford for Manchester United's FA Cup match at Newport County.BBC Sport - Published |
'Having memorable games' Klopp describes his football philosopyLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explains his core football philosophy during an in-depth BBC interview with Gary Lineker in November 2016.BBC Sport - Published | FA Cup Rewind: Lineker’s strike seals Everton win over Luton in 1986The last time Everton played Luton in the FA Cup in 1986, Gary Lineker’s goal gave the Toffees a 1-0 win in the sixth-round replay.BBC Sport - Published |
Gary Lineker removes social media post calling for Israel to be banned from footballMatch Of The Day host Gary Lineker has removed a social media post that called for Israel to be banned from international football.Sky News - Published | What is success for Newcastle United?Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Glenn Murray discuss whether Newcastle are "victims of their own success" and what success looks like for the Magpies.BBC Sport - Published |
Tory MP challenges 'virtue-signalling' Gary Lineker to stand against him at next electionA Tory MP has thrown down the gauntlet to former footballer Gary Lineker, telling him to stand at the next election amid an ongoing feud with the BBC presenter.Sky News - Published | Why 'wonderful talent' Alexander-Arnold must play midfieldBBC Sport's Gary Lineker, Martin Keown and Danny Murphy question the best position for Trent Alexander-Arnold, after the defender starred in Liverpool's 2-0 FA Cup win at Arsenal.BBC Sport - Published |
Villa in title race? 'Ask me after 32 games' says EmeryAston Villa manager Unai Emery tells Match of the Day's Gary Lineker that he will not say if they are in a title race until they have played 32 games, after a 3-2 win against Burnley sent them join top..BBC Sport - Published | |
