Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker is a retired English footballer and current sports broadcaster, famous for being England's second-highest goal-scorer.
Notable Quotes
"We can afford it. We're not talking about higher taxes on those who get up and go to work for their income every day, but on the very richest whose income is derived from the wealth they hold."View Story →
"he's seen traits of Kylian Mbappe in the Reds winger."View Story →
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August 18, 2026Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
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July 23, 2026Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
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July 17, 2026Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking
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July 14, 2026BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
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July 14, 2026Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia - Reuters
Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia Reuters
June 17, 2026'He brings an energy' - Should Ngumoha start against PSG?
Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate whether 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha should start for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, after starring and scoring in the Reds' 2-0 win over Fulham.
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