Lineker

/ ˈlɪnɪkə /

noun

1. LinekerGary Winston1960MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: footballer 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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Gary Lineker has stepped down as co-presenter of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, following the news that he will leave Match of the Day, the corporation has confirmed.

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The podcast features Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discussing the latest football news along with stories from their careers, and is part of Goalhanger productions, co-founded by Lineker.

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In a statement on Tuesday, Lineker said: "I'm delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen."

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Lineker's decision to step back comes a day after it was confirmed that he will stop hosting the BBC's long-running football highlights show Match of the Day at the end of the current season.

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"The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," the BBC said, while confirming his Match of the Day tenure was ending.

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