Tag: Gary Lineker
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Spurs legend: Arsenal deal for Chambers is ridiculous
Tottenham Hotspur icon Gary Lineker has described bitter rivals Arsenal’s purchase of defender Calum Chambers from Southampton as “ridiculous”. The ex-England striker revealed that he sympathises with supporters of the south coast outfit, who have sold a host of leading players during the summer transfer window. Captain Adam Lallana, targetman Rickie Lambert and centre-half Dejan…
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Ex-Barca striker: Rodriguez to Real proves La Liga is best
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker believes Monaco playmaker James Rodriguez’s proposed move to Real Madrid proves the best players in the world will only move to La Liga. The two men generally accepted to be the leading footballers on the planet, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, ply their trade in Spain at Barca and Real…
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Dixon blasts Lineker in row about World Cup coverage
Tottenham Hotspur legend Gary Lineker and Arsenal stalwart Lee Dixon renewed old playing rivalries by rowing about their employers’ coverage of tomorrow night’s World Cup final. BBC anchor Lineker and ITV pundit Dixon traded verbal blows when the ex-Gunners man took exception to a message posted by the England icon on Twitter. It comes two…
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England legend hits back at Manaus pitch fears
England stalwart Gary Lineker has played down concerns about the state of the pitch at the Arena da Amazonia, where the Three Lions face Italy in their opening World Cup group game on Saturday night. Images of a rough-looking surface have emerged just three days before the eagerly-anticipated showdown in Manaus, sparking fears that circumstances…
