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

Example Sentences

Gary Lineker has said it is "the right time" for another presenter to take on hosting Match of the Day, as the BBC looks to do the football programme "slightly differently" in the future.

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Earlier this week, Lineker announced he will step down from the show at the end of this season after 25 years as host.

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After leaving Match of the Day, Lineker will stay with the BBC to front coverage of next season's FA Cup and the 2026 men's World Cup.

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Lineker's successor on Match of the Day has not been announced, and he said he would "never tell publicly my preference" to be the new host.

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Lineker said he was now looking forward to getting to bed earlier on a Saturday night.

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