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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With Ghana to come on Tuesday night, Kane might not be level with Lineker for long.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

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

During the 2024 Euros, Lineker faced scrutiny for being more outspoken about England's performances on his podcast than he was when presenting BBC coverage during the same tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In 1992, Gary Lineker had the chance to match Sir Bobby Charlton's 49 goals for England in a friendly against Brazil but fluffed his attempted Panenka and ended up one shy of the then-record.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

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