Overview
- TNT Sports cut to Lineker in the first half at Selhurst Park as Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist wished him a happy 65th on air.
- He was in the stands for Crystal Palace vs Manchester United, a game United won 2-1 after falling behind.
- Lineker exited Match of the Day in May 2025 after a 26-year run that made him the programme’s longest-serving host.
- He has signed on to front ITV’s new entertainment series The Box, with production due later in 2025 before its 2026 airing.
- His son George posted a birthday message on Instagram that Lineker reshared to his stories.