Gary Lineker
Gary Winston Lineker OBE (; born 30 November 1960) is an English former professional footballer and current sports broadcaster. He is regarded as one of the greatest English strikers. Lineker's media career began with the BBC, where he has presented the flagship football programme Match of the Day since the late 1990s. He has also worked for Al Jazeera Sports, Eredivisie Live, NBC Sports Network and currently hosts BT Sport's coverage of the UEFA Champions League.
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| Date of birth | 30 November 1960
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| Place of birth | Leicester, United Kingdom
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| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| Net worth | $35,000,000 USD
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- He is a keen amateur golfer, with a handicap of four
- Has 2 honorary MA degrees
- Played in Japan for Nagoya Grampus Eight
- FA Cup winner with Tottenham Hotspur FC (1991)
- Wore the number 10 shirt as a player
Gary Lineker is known for his role in the TV mini series BBC Sport: UEFA Women's Euro 2022 (2022) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV special The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022: The Platinum Pageant (2022) as Self.
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