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Gary Winston Lineker OBE (/ ˈ l ɪ n ə k ər / LIN-ə-kər; born 30 November 1960) is an English sports broadcaster and former professional footballer. Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs: Leicester City , Everton and Tottenham Hotspur .
Jul 1, 1994 · Transfermarkt provides detailed information on Gary Lineker, a retired centre-forward who played for England and several clubs in England and Japan. See his date of birth, position, caps, goals, career stats and more.
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Mar 13, 2023 · Gary Lineker will resume his duties on the BBC’s flagship soccer show after an impartiality storm over his criticism of the government’s asylum policy that plunged Britain’s public ...
Mar 10, 2023 · The BBC asked Lineker to step back after "extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days". It "decided that he will step back from presenting Match of the Day until we've got an ...
Mar 10, 2023 · Learn about the career and controversies of Gary Lineker, who played for England and several clubs, and became a TV fixture with his political views. Find out how he earned his £1.35m salary, his role in LaLigaTV and his podcast show.
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Mar 10, 2023 · The BBC has asked the football pundit to step back from presenting the show until an agreement on his social media use is reached. The move follows his criticism of the government's asylum policy, which sparked a row over impartiality and free speech.
Mar 13, 2023 · Gary Lineker will host Match of the Day this weekend after reaching a deal with the BBC, which will also review its social media guidelines. The former footballer had been criticised for his tweet on immigration policy, while the corporation faced pressure from political parties over impartiality.
