The New York Times

Gary Lineker on El Clasico: Superstars still go to Real or Barca over anyone else, and expect goals

Barcelona's Gary Lineker scored a hat-trick in this 1987 game against Madrid (Simon Bruty/Allsport/Getty Images) Barcelona striker turned La Liga pundit Gary Lineker reckons that one thing is ...
FIFA

74 days to go: Goals grab Lineker gold

FIFA counts down to the World Cup 2026 with a daily statistical story. Gary Lineker admirably averaged a goal every 74 minutes at Mexico 1986. The 25-year-old striker failed to score in England’s ...
The New York Times

Gary Lineker emotionally signs off final Match of the Day ahead of BBC exit

An emotional Gary Lineker signed off his final appearance fronting Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship weekly Premier League highlights show, after more than 25 years in the job. Lineker, 64, has ...