Nogomania: Gary Lineker reveals World Cup moment that made him distance himself from FIFA
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Gary Lineker
Gary Winston Lineker is an English sports broadcaster, businessman, and former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of England's greatest players, Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs: Leicester City, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played for Barcelona in Spain, and…
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Anyone else feel politically homeless? Everything seems far right or way left. Something sensibly centrist might appeal?
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2026· 47 entries
Daily Mail: Gary Lineker's podcast empire records soaring profit worth nearly £10MILLION after landing mega-money Netflix deal - as former Match of the Day presenter nets £1m payday
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The Mirror: Gary Lineker lands £1m bonus for podcast a year after quitting BBC
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Business Matters: Gary Lineker nets £1m payout as Goalhanger profits more than double
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The Times: Gary Lineker nets £1m payout as podcast firm doubles profits
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City AM: Gary Lineker collects million-pound dividend after Goalhanger toasts £10m profit
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streamlinefeed.co.ke: Gary Lineker dismisses Thomas Tuchel's fan feedback claims as 'complete nonsense'
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The Telegraph: Gary Lineker shares in £5m payout from Goalhanger podcast empire
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Transfermarkt: Gary Lineker
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Entertainment Daily: Gary Lineker mistaken for being in a relationship with Alan Shearer as he admits: ‘I’ve never been so insulted’
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Pamfleti: The meeting with Putin that ruined everything, Gary Lineker reveals why he said "No" to FIFA before the 2018 World Cup
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Слободен печат: Gary Lineker turned down FIFA job because he was supposed to meet Putin
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footballtransfers.com: Gary Lineker refused to work with FIFA after proposed Vladimir Putin meeting
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Daily Star: Gary Lineker turned down meeting with Putin after FIFA put him in 'uncomfortable position'
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Daily Express: Gary Lineker's FIFA boycott after being forced to escape Vladimir Putin meeting
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The Independent: Gary Lineker explains ‘deliberate ploy’ to stay away from Fifa
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AOL.com: Gary Lineker reveals he refused to work with Fifa after Vladimir Putin request
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The Mirror: Eric Cantona teams up with Gary Lineker as Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe slammed again
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ESPN: Gary Lineker recalls 'uncomfortable' FIFA Vladimir Putin meeting request
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The Telegraph: Gary Lineker: I refused to work with Fifa after they asked me to meet Putin
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The Mirror: Gary Lineker blacklisted FIFA after their 'uncomfortable' Vladimir Putin request
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Goal: Gary Lineker, el delantero que siempre pensó un paso por delante y elevó el gol a la categoría de arte
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News.com.au: ‘Not a particularly nice human being’ – Lineker slams Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe
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centredevils.co.uk: Gary Lineker launches scathing attack on the character of Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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“How could any broadcaster be taken seriously if it allowed outside parties to determine its editorial content? When that happens, it is no longer journalism. The team has not played well. And selling rights has always been about money.”
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“Anyone else feel politically homeless? Everything seems far right or way left. Something sensibly centrist might appeal?”
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“would never consciously repost anything antisemitic”
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The Mirror: Gary Lineker to go head-to-head with BBC as he 'plans new show'
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The Irish Sun: Gary Lineker set to go head-to-head with BBC as he plots new cookery show with big name chef the frontrunner to host
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GiveMeSport: Gary Lineker Said Gianni Infantino Was No Better Than Sepp Blatter in 2016
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The Sun: Gary Lineker’s incredible 2016 tweet about Gianni Infantino resurfaces as fans say ‘you were spot on’
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker calls for Burnham to introduce wealth tax - The Latest
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker joins calls for wealth tax - The Latest
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Public attention spiked: 7,628 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.6× the usual 2,127, with 7 article edits. Coverage that week: “Gary Lineker calls for Burnham to introduce wealth tax - The Latest” (The Guardian).
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The London Economic: Over 100 millionaires, including Gary Lineker, call on Andy Burnham to tax them more
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The Guardian: From Gary Lineker’s revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup
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Public attention spiked: 10,191 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.8× the usual 2,127, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “From Gary Lineker’s revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup” (The Guardian).
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Public attention spiked: 14,682 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 4,794, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 14,682 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.9× the usual 2,127, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 12,728 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6× the usual 2,127, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Honours +Honour
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Yahoo Sports: Gary Lineker returns to BBC after gatecrashing interview
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Public attention spiked: 10,785 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.1× the usual 2,127, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Rescuing 2 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5
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Public attention spiked: 10,195 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.8× the usual 2,127, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Goalhanger Films and Podcasts capital I?
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker to appear as special guest on ITV during World Cup broadcast
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Public attention spiked: 17,268 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.6× the usual 4,794, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger named UK’s fastest-growing business
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A year when it also entered into venture capital focused on developing UK media companies
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2025· 5 entries
The New York Times: Gary Lineker on El Clasico: Superstars still go to Real or Barca over anyone else, and expect goals
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker on best TV presenter shortlist in wake of Match of the Day exit
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker expected to host new Saturday night gameshow on ITV
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The Guardian: Gary Lineker says BBC should ‘hold its head in shame’ for dropping Gaza film
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The Guardian: From presenting in his pants to a pornography prank: Gary Lineker’s finest Match of the Day moments
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2024· 2 entries
Yahoo: Here’s Why Gary Lineker Is Leaving BBC ‘Match of the Day’
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Yahoo! Sports: Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘agree podcast deal’ with host as MOTD exit announced
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2023· 2 entries
Reported claimRated Supported by data to some extent: Data from the House of Commons (HoC) library supports the claim that the UK proportionally takes in fewer refugees than most other European countries. The HoC library figures show that the UK ranks 16th when compared with the 27 EU countries for the number of asylum claims granted in 2021 after accounting for population sizes. Disregarding population size, the UK ranks 8th when compared with the 27 EU countries for the number of asylum claims granted in 2021. · PA Media
Claimed: “There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries.” — rated Supported by data to some extent: Data from the House of Commons (HoC) library supports the claim that the UK proportionally takes in fewer refugees than most other European countries. The HoC library figures show that the UK ranks 16th when compared with the 27 EU countries for the number of asylum claims granted in 2021 after accounting for population sizes. Disregarding population size, the UK ranks 8th when compared with the 27 EU countries for the number of asylum claims granted in 2021. by PA Media.
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“A tweet by Lineker on 7 March 2023 in response to home secretary Suella Braverman's plans to stop migrant's crossing the English Channel in small boats.Atkinson, Emily (2023-03-07). What did Gary Lineker say?. The independent.”
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2022· 1 entry
Awarded Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism (2022).
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2021· 1 entry
Lineker started hosting the ITV game show Sitting on a Fortune
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2018· 1 entry
Cofounded Goalhanger, a media company that primarily produces podcasts, notably several under "The Rest is
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2016· 1 entry
On 13 January 2016, Lineker and Bux announced they were divorcing, after six years of marriage, the reason given being Gary not wanting more children.
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2013· 2 entries
Lineker participated in the genealogical programme Who Do You Think You Are
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Lineker began working for NBCSN as part of their Premier League coverage and contributing to the US version of Match of the Day
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2012· 1 entry
Olympic Games, presenting the evening action each day
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2009· 1 entry
Lineker and his wife Danielle hosted a series of the BBC's Northern Exposure, following on from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen from the previous year in visiting and showcasing locations throughout Northern Ireland
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2008· 2 entries
“I was only on Merseyside a short time, nine or 10 months in total really, but it was still a happy time personally, while professionally it was one of the most successful periods of my career. I still have an affinity towards Everton.”
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That this Everton team was the best club side he ever played in, stating: "I was only on Merseyside a short time, nine or 10 months in total really, but it was still a happy time personally, while professionally it was o
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2007· 1 entry
Won award: PFA Team of the Century (1977–1996) (2007).
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2006· 1 entry
Lineker took on an acting role as the voice of Underground Ernie on the BBC's children's channel, CBeebies
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2005· 2 entries
Lineker was sued for defamation by Australian footballer Harry Kewell over comments Lineker had made writing in his column in The Sunday Telegraph about Kewell's transfer from Leeds United to Liverpool
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Lineker, who is a keen recreational golfer with a handicap of four, became the new presenter for the corporation's golf coverage
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2003· 2 entries
Awarded English Football Hall of Fame (2003).
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Won award: English Football Hall of Fame (2003).
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2002· 1 entry
That invested in his old club, saving it from bankruptcy, and was appointed honorary vice-president
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2000· 19 entries
“Football is a simple game, twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.”
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Lineker's Walkers advertisements were ranked ninth in Channel 4's poll of The 100 Greatest TV Ads
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“englischer Fußballspieler”
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“El futbol és un esport molt simple, 22 jugadors lluiten per una pilota durant 90 minuts i al final sempre guanyen els alemanys.”
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“Il calcio è un gioco semplice: 22 uomini rincorrono un pallone per 90 minuti, e alla fine la Germania vince.”
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“Recordo una reunió d'equip que vam tenir amb Bobby Robson; ens va comentar que un dels seus exploradors va dir que havíem fet un pas endavant a la següent ronda. Foren brillants contra nosaltres i vam tenir molta sort de guanyar aquell partit.”
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“After England were beaten by Germany in the semi-finals of the Italia '90 World Cup.”
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“Il calcio è un gioco semplice: 22 uomini rincorrono un pallone per 90 minuti, e alla fine la Germania vince." Sempreché passi la fase a gironi.”
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“M'encanta la forma de mantenir la pilota, m'encanta el seu moviment, m'encanta la seva possessió.”
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“I always score one against the Germans.”
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“(Original engl.: "Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win." - fifa.com und englandcaps.co.uk)”
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“Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win." If they get through the group stage.”
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“El Barcelona hauria de tenir un mal dia per a què el Manchester United realísticament tingués una bona oportunitat. O això, o tenir sort.”
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“[Ultime parole famose] Se il Leicester vincerà la Premier farò la prima puntata della trasmissione della prossima stagione, indossando solo la mia biancheria. [riferito al programma Match of the day, da lui condotto]”
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“There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I'm out of order?”
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“Original Engl.: „Football is a simple game, 22 men chase the ball for 82 minutes and the Germans get a player sent off so 21 men chase the ball for 13 minutes and at the end the Germans somehow fucking win.”
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“Una grande tradizione. Una società straordinaria. È sicuramente uno dei top club al mondo. Queste sono le prime cose che mi vengono in mente pensando alla Juventus. Un club che ha avuto tantissimi grandi giocatori nel corso degli anni, molti vincitori di Coppe dei Campioni e Champions League. È in generale una delle migliori squadre al mondo.”
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“Ve lo ricordate il suo scatto breve? Bruciava tutti i difensori e si presentava da solo davanti al portiere avversario e freddarlo diventava un giochetto. (Hernán Crespo)”
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“The best place to watch Wimbledon F.C. is teletext. As you can tell, I dislike Wimbledon. Hate them, even.”
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1999· 1 entry
Replaced Lynam as the BBC's lead presenter for football coverage, including its flagship football television programme Match of the Day, becoming BBC Sport's highest paid presenter
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1998· 1 entry
(directed by Lloyd Stanton) called Gary Lineker's Golden Boots, with other football celebrities
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1997· 1 entry
Won: FWA Tribute Award with FIFA 100 (1997).
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1995· 2 entries
And he has been referred to as "Leicester's favourite son"
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Lineker was made a freeman of the City of Leicester in 1995 and he has been referred to as "Leicester's favourite son".
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1994· 1 entry
His first advertisement was 1995's "Welcome Home" (Lineker had recently returned to England having played in Japan)
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1993· 1 entry
Played for Nagoya Grampus (1993–1994) — 18 appearances, 4 goals.
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1992· 3 entries
Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1991–92).
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Won award: FWA Footballer of the Year (1991–92).
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Received an Honorary Master of Arts award from Loughborough University
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1991· 5 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Tottenham (1991).
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Won the English FA Cup with Tottenham (1990-1991).
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Won: FA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur (1990–91).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Tottenham Hotspur (1991).
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Won: FIFA World Player of the Year bronze award with FIFA 100 (1991).
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1990· 4 entries
Won award: English First Division top scorer (1989–90).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1989–90).
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Won: FIFA Fair Play Award with FIFA 100 (1990).
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“A quote from 1990 cited 28 years later by Finnis, Alex (2018-06-24). Gary Lineker has updated his most famous quote after Germany’s late win over Sweden. iNews.”
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1989· 5 entries
Won: European Cup Winners' Cup with Barcelona (1988–89).
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Joined Tottenham in 1989.
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European Cup Winners' Cup final where Lineker fared better than previous seasons, scoring four times in 8 outings
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (1989–1992) — 105 appearances, 67 goals.
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And won his second FWA Footballer of the Year and the FA Cup, his only major trophy in English football
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1988· 2 entries
Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (1987–88).
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Lineker played in Euro 88, but failed to score as England lost all three Group games
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1987· 2 entries
Won: World XI with FIFA 100 (1987).
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Won: Onze Mondial with FIFA 100 (1987).
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1986· 13 entries
Won the English PFA Players Player of the Year with Everton (1985-1986).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Everton (1985–86).
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Won: World XI with FIFA 100 (1986).
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Won: Onze Mondial with FIFA 100 (1986).
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Third place: Onze de with FIFA 100 (1986).
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Won award: PFA Players' Player of the Year (1985–86).
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Won award: FWA Footballer of the Year (1985–86).
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Won award: English First Division top scorer (1985–86).
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Runner-up: Ballon d'Or (1986).
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Won: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot with FIFA 100 (1986).
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Won: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team with FIFA 100 (1986).
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Joined Barcelona in 1986.
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Played for FC Barcelona (1986–1989) — 103 appearances, 42 goals.
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1985· 7 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Everton (1985).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Everton (1985).
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Won award: English First Division top scorer (1984–85).
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In 1985, Lineker was best man at snooker player Willie Thorne's wedding and their close friendship was the subject of the VHS production, Best of Friends – The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne.
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Lineker was best man at snooker player Willie Thorne's wedding and their close friendship was the subject of the VHS production, Best of Friends – The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
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Joined Everton in 1985.
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Played for Everton F.C. (1985–1986) — 41 appearances, 30 goals.
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1984· 5 entries
Against Scotland during the 1983–84 British Home Championship
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And who had already brought in Scottish striker Steve Archibald to great effect, and was to also bring in Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes
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Earning 80 caps and scoring 48 goals over an eight-year international career, which made him England's second-highest goalscorer on his retirement
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Played for England men's national association football team (1984–1992) — 80 appearances, 48 goals.
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Played for England national association football B team (1984–1984) — 1 appearances, 0 goals.
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1983· 1 entry
Won award: English Second Division top scorer (1982–83).
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1980· 2 entries
Won the English Football League 1 with Leicester (1979-1980).
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Won: Football League Second Division with Leicester City (1979–80).
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1978· 3 entries
Played for Leicester City F.C. (1978–1985) — 194 appearances, 95 goals.
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Joined Leicester in 1978.
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And finished as the First Division's joint top goalscorer in 1984–85
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1977· 1 entry
Turning professional in the 1978–79 season and making his senior debut on New Year's Day 1979 in a 2–0 win at Filbert Street over Oldham Athletic in the Second Division
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1976· 2 entries
Played for Leicester City F.C. (1976–1978).
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Joined Leicester in 1976.
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1960· 1 entry
Born 1960-11-30.
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