Gary Lineker, 61, has logged onto social media to announce he had tested positive for coronavirus following a flight from South Africa.The former professional footballer apologised to those sitting near him on the flight, while clarifying he had been wearing a mask during the journey.In view of his 8.3 million Twitter followers, Gary wrote: “Long time since I got between the lines.“Arrived back from Cape Town early this morning.“Started feeling a little unwell on the flight.“Sorry to those sitting near, although I wore a mask for the entirety of the journey as didn’t eat.“Hope I didn’t pass it on to anyone on BA42.” (sic)The BBC Sport star accompanied the tweet with a picture of a positive Covid test.MORE TO FOLLOW....