what did gary lineker do

Gary Lineker is a former professional footballer and a well-known sports broadcaster. As a footballer, he was a prolific goal scorer, netting 283 goals in 573 club appearances and 48 goals in 80 matches for England, making him one of England's top all-time scorers. He played for clubs including Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, and Nagoya Grampus. Notably, he was the top scorer at the 1986 World Cup, winning the Golden Boot, and never received a yellow or red card during his career. After retiring, he became a prominent TV presenter, hosting the BBC's "Match of the Day" for 26 years until May 2025. Lineker recently left the BBC after controversies related to his social media activity and went on to win the Best TV Presenter award at the National Television Awards in 2025, ending a 23-year winning streak by Ant and Dec. He is also involved in football media through his company Goalhanger Films and podcasts, and he manages a team in the Baller League UK six-a-side football league.