Gary Lineker
English footballer (born 1960)
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Gary Winston Lineker is an English sports broadcaster and former professional footballer. Regarded as one of the greatest English footballers, 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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'England will lift a major trophy soon - but I don't want to wait any more'Former captain Gary Lineker on his long wait to utter the words "England are champions", as Gareth Southgate's side prepare to face Spain in the final of Euro 2024.BBC Sport - Published | |
England on the brink of history - LinekerEverything will be crossed for England in the Euro 2024 final, says Three Lions legend and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Spain produced the 'perfect performance'BBC pundits Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer analyse how Spain produced the 'perfect performance' to beat France 2-1 in their Euro 2024 semi-final.BBC Sport - Published | |
'The next superstar' - pundits praise YamalBBC pundits Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer praise Spain's Lamine Yamal for his first half performance against France during their Euro 2024 semi-final.BBC Sport - Published | |
'England are in a good place' - How Southgate's substitutions paid offGary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards discuss England's progress to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, and explain why manager Gareth Southgate deserves credit for the team's..BBC Sport - Published | |
'Great technique' - England's penalty shootout analysedGary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards analyse England's 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Analysis - How emotional Ronaldo 'stepped up' in shootoutGary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Ashley Williams discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's courage in "stepping up" to score in Portugal's penalty shootout against Slovenia, after missing from the spot..BBC Sport - Published | |
How Costa's flawless shootout shaped Portugal's winBBC pundits Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer & Jose Fonte analyse the Diogo Costa's history-making shootout and vital saves to help Portugal win over Slovenia.BBC Sport - Published | |
BBC pundits discuss criticism of EnglandWatch as BBC pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney discuss the criticism England have received after their opening two games of Euro 2024.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lineker and Shearer defend England criticism after Kane commentsGary Lineker and Alan Shearer defend their criticism of Harry Kane and England’s performance in their 1-1 Euro 2024 draw with Denmark.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rooney, Shearer & Fabregas on England's pressing problemWatch as BBC pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas analyse England's problems with pressing against Denmark at Euro 2024.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pass or shoot? Three strikers and a midfielder discuss big Rabiot chanceGary Lineker, Alan Shearer Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney discuss Adrien Rabiot's big chance for France against Netherlands.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Kane helped England without touching the ballAlan Shearer and Gary Lineker discuss England captain Harry Kane's role during their 1-0 opening win against Serbia at Euro 2024 and how he helped the team without touching the ball.BBC Sport - Published | Lineker and Shearer send emotional message of support to Alan HansenMatch of the Day's Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker send an emotional message of support to former colleague Alan Hansen. The former Liverpool and Scotland defender is "seriously ill" in hospital.BBC Sport - Published |
BBC pundits pick their England teamsGary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and company pick their England team for Sunday's Euro 2024 game against Serbia.BBC Sport - Published | We need to start respecting what Ten Hag has done - RichardsBBC pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney and presenter Gary Lineker reflect on Manchester United's FA Cup-winning performance against Manchester City at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published |
'I'd have him ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson'Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discuss how good Pep Guardiola is on the latest episode of Match of the Day top 10.BBC Sport - Published | |
