Gary Lineker
United KingdomathleteMaleb. 19606.1Global Dominance: 0.01%Gary Lineker is a retired English footballer and sports broadcaster, widely regarded as one of England's greatest strikers. He is best known for his time at clubs like Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as for his prolific scoring for the England national team, including his performance in the 1986 World Cup where he won the Golden Boot. Following his playing career, Lineker became a prominent sports presenter, particularly known for hosting the BBC's 'Match of the Day.' His candid commentary and social media presence have made him a notable figure beyond the football pitch.
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Gary Lineker scored England's goal in the 1986 World Cup match against Argentina.
Oszust i geniusz dokonał zemsty. Najsłynniejszy mecz w dziejach piłki
Poland· 2026-06-22
Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on rival network ITV’s panel for the Germany Ivory Coast game.
History for Curaçao; Germany strike late; and Gary Lineker on ITV? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-21
Gary Lineker was back in familiar territory on Saturday night as he returned to free-to-air TV and even kicked off his ITV appearance with a brief cameo as a presenter.
‘Gary, that’s my job’: Lineker makes ITV presenting cameo on World Cup coverage | World Cup 2026United Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Gary Lineker missed a penalty against Brazil at Wembley, one goal away from equalling Bobby Charlton’s record.
‘That penalty changed my life’: Panenka’s pride 50 years on from special spot-kick | CzechiaUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Gary Lineker is a former footballer and owner of Goalhanger, the company that started the podcast Empire.
‘The Scots and Irish like to be the ones who resisted empire, but we were deeply complicit’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
Gary Lineker had initially agreed to present the World Cup for the BBC before ending his presenting career early last year.
BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup – but who will host the final? | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Gary Lineker's podcast company, Goalhanger, approached Tom Holland to make a history podcast.
UK supreme court hearing interrupted by history podcast played from judge’s phone | UK supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Gary Lineker is a football icon who expressed his views on the VAR system.
Ist er besser als der VAR?
Switzerland· 2026-02-04
Gary Lineker was a prominent BBC host known for his engaging commentary on football.
Blue Sport: Fussballwahnsinn mit «Matchday Madness»Switzerland· 2026-02-02
Gary Lineker is mentioned in the context of the oversight of creators compared to traditional broadcasters.
The influencer World Cup: Fifa and the TikTok deal targeting an avalanche of posts | FifaUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
Netflix also signed up Gary Lineker's The Rest is Football podcast for next year's men's World Cup.
How Warner Bros Discovery takeover battle will affect Premier League TV rightsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Gary Lineker, a former English football player, hosted the podcast where Haaland was a guest.
– Sa at hun er lei
Norway· 2025-12-10
Lineker is a former footballer and the host of the podcast The Rest Is Football.
Can The Rest Is Football Netflix deal succeed?United Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Gary Lineker's famous saying about the England-Germany rivalry was referenced by Károly III.
Index - FOMO - Olyan vacsorát rendezett Károly király és Kamilla, hogy a világ azóta is a kulisszatitkokat boncolgatja
Hungary· 2025-12-05
Gary Lineker's quote about football highlights the simplicity of the game, even in women's football.
Meinung: Der DFB muss mit der EM 2029 seine Chance für den Frauenfußball nutzen - Sport
Germany· 2025-12-04
Gary Lineker is a prominent athlete who has joined the call for Marwan Barghouti's release.
Over 200 cultural heavyweights call for release of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-12-03
Gary Lineker popularized a phrase about football that highlights Germany's dominance.
Claudia Pina, tras levantar la Nations: “Me hace especial ilusión porque es mi primer título con la selección” | Fútbol | Deportes
Spain· 2025-12-03
Gary Lineker is a broadcaster and former footballer included in the call for Marwan Barghouti's release.
More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader | PalestineUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03
The days of David Beckham, Gary Lineker and Jermaine Jenas, Charlize Theron, Fernanda Lima and Samantha Johnson were a long way in the future.
England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque | World Cup 2026United Kingdom· 2025-11-30
Liniker was named after English soccer star Gary Lineker.
Brazilian pop singer Liniker’s voice is reaching the world, but her community is still fighting to survive
United States· 2025-11-23
Gary Lineker commented on Vincent Kompany's coaching style and potential success in the Bundesliga.
la historia del técnico que puso a brillar a Luis Díaz en un Bayern Múnich que deslumbra en la Bundesliga
Colombia· 2025-11-20
Gary Lineker's social media posts contributed to a series of rows at the BBC.
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job? | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Gary Lineker, the top scorer of the 1986 World Cup, was recognized at the event.
René Higuita ingresa por la puerta grande al Salón de la Fama del fútbol internacionalColombia· 2025-11-13
Gary Lineker was involved in a controversy during Tim Davie's tenure at the BBC.
¿Por qué dimitió el director de la BBC y qué ocurrió con la edición del documental sobre Trump?
Uruguay· 2025-11-11
Gary Lineker, a former footballer turned sports commentator, faced suspension for political comments and sharing an antisemitic image.
Il caso Bbc, dal video di Trump al documentario su Gaza: la serie di scandali che stanno intaccando la televisione
Italy· 2025-11-11
Gary Lineker faced scrutiny over his opinions on immigration, leading to staff walk-outs.
BBC boss and head of news quit after Trump documentary edit criticism
Guyana· 2025-11-11
Gary Lineker faced suspension from the BBC after criticizing the government's asylum policy.
BBC leaders resign amid scandal over misleading edit of Trump speechUnited States· 2025-11-10
Gary Lineker was involved in a controversy during Tim Davie's tenure as director general of the BBC.
¿Por qué dimitió el director de la BBC y qué ocurrió con la edición del documental sobre Trump?
Panama· 2025-11-10Gary Lineker was involved in controversies regarding political opinions on social media during Davie's tenure.
Dimite el director general de la BBC, Tim Davie, tras acusaciones de parcialidad en la emisión de un programa sobre Trump | InternacionalSpain· 2025-11-09
Lineker was the first player to score a clásico hat-trick in January 1987.
Rashford v Bellingham: 123 years on, clásico gets another Battle of Britain | La LigaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-25
