Gary Lineker mangles Chukwuemeka’s identify as followers chuckle at BBC FA Cup host
Viewers had been left staggered and amused by Gary Lineker’s ham-fisted try to pronounce Carney Chukwuemeka’s identify.
Chelsea wanted stoppage-time objectives from substitutes Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke to edge previous 10-man Leicester 4-2 in a wild FA Cup quarter-final. Mauricio Pochettino’s facet led 2-0 earlier than the guests stormed again to degree, however an excellent flick from the superb Cole Palmer arrange Chukwuemeka to fit house earlier than Madueke gave the rating some gloss with a superb solo effort.
With the BBC broadcasting the sport, Match of the Day host Lineker introduced reside protection from Stamford Bridge. After the tie, he threw to a reporter, who was readily available to interview Chukwuemeka and Palmer.
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However, the England and Tottenham legend had some problem getting Chukwuemeka’s identify out. The usually super-cool presenter seemed briefly flustered, saying ‘who is it’ earlier than lastly getting a model of the 20-year-old ahead’s identify out and chuckling, including: “Easy for me to say!”
Meanwhile, pundits Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Dion Dublin smiled awkwardly. Many followers reacted to the slip, with one posting on X (previously Twitter): “Gary Lineker fighting English trying to pronounce Chukwuemeka’s name.”
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(Image: BBC)
(Image: BBC)
Another noticed: “Gary Lineker struggling to say Chukwuemeka.” a 3rd added: “Lineker struggled to pronounce Chukwuemeka.”
On the pitch, Chelsea had been two up on the break because of objectives from Marc Cucurella and Palmer, whereas Raheem Sterling had a first-half penalty saved.
A surreal personal aim from Axel Disasi and a Stephy Mavididi aim improbably hauled Leicester again, earlier than Callum Doyle was crimson carded late on. Extra-time beckoned, till Pochettino’s subs received it.
