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Lineker

British

/ ˈlɪnɪkə /

noun

Gary (Winston). born 1960, English footballer and TV presenter: a striker, he scored 48 goals in 80 matches for England (1984–92); his clubs included Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur

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The National Conversation is being launched with voice notes submitted by high-profile figures, including former footballer Gary Lineker, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Similarly to Lineker, former Scotland striker Don Hutchison deemed it "the worst decision of all time".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

So what kind of challenge does Lineker and Neville's success pose to mainstream broadcasters?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It's fresh territory not only for this podcast behemoth, but for one man in particular - Lineker.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

The Observer's football correspondent, Rory Smith, who co-hosts the Libero football podcast, praises Lineker for his "forward-thinking, progressive and imaginative" approach to reaching "a different audience" through a new platform.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

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