# Gary Lineker Introduces Gerd Muller Trophy at 2023 Ballon d’Or Awards
Former England striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was on hand to introduce the Gerd Muller Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards. The ceremony was a reminder of the moment he wore his underwear on Match of the Day after Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2016.
## Leicester City Win 2016 Premier League Title
In one of the greatest sporting stories of all time, Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2016. The Foxes had been 5000-1 outsiders at the start of the season, but they defied the odds to win the title in dramatic fashion.
The moment was made even more special for Gary Lineker, who is a lifelong Leicester City fan. He was so overcome with emotion that he promised to present Match of the Day in his underwear if they won the title.
## Lineker Fulfils Promise On Match of the Day
True to his word, Lineker presented Match of the Day in his underwear after Leicester City won the title. He was joined by fellow presenter Alan Shearer, who wore a Leicester City shirt with Lineker’s name on the back.
The moment was a light-hearted one, but it was a reminder of just how much Leicester City’s title win meant to Lineker and all of their fans.
## Lineker Introduces Gerd Muller Trophy at 2023 Ballon d’Or Awards
Fast forward seven years and Lineker was back in the spotlight as he introduced the Gerd Muller Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards. The trophy is named after one of the greatest players of all time, German legend Gerd Muller.
Lineker said: “It’s an honour to be here tonight to introduce the Gerd Muller Trophy. It’s a fitting tribute to one of the greatest players of all time and a reminder of just how much football can mean to people.”
## Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric & Michael Owen Among Winners
The 2023 Ballon d’Or awards were dominated by some of the greatest players in Premier League history. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Michael Owen were among the winners, with each receiving a special award for their achievements in the Premier League.
The ceremony was a reminder of just how much talent there is in the Premier League and how much these players have achieved over the years.
## Conclusion
The 2023 Ballon d’Or awards were a fitting tribute to some of the greatest players in Premier League history. Gary Lineker’s introduction of the Gerd Muller Trophy was a reminder of his own emotional connection to football and his promise to present Match of the Day in his underwear after Leicester City won the title in 2016. The ceremony was a celebration of football and its ability to bring people together.