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I've heard things said on football pitches that players clearly don't mean, whether it's racism or just an abusive comment in the heat of the moment.

~Gary Lineker

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Fundamentally, footballers don't look around a dressing room and think, 'He's a black player... he's Japanese.' They don't think like that. They think, 'He's a good player; he can help. He's not very good.' I'm not trying to defend anyone's actions, but there are going to be isolated incidents because it's an emotive, passionate sport.

~Gary Lineker

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I think if I'd ever had any skeletons in the closet, they'd have been out a long time ago.

~Gary Lineker

Topics: Any Been Closet Ever Had Long Long Time Long Time Ago Out Skeletons Think Time I Think

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I'm more of a 5 Live man. But I might listen to a bit of Coldplay or The Smiths.

~Gary Lineker

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Being called Gary. It's a crap name. I wish I'd been called by my middle name, Winston.

~Gary Lineker

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Twitter has been a godsend for travelling.

~Gary Lineker

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The way children are taught football doesn't encourage skill; the focus is on other areas.

~Gary Lineker

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I think I'm expected to behave in a certain manner.

~Gary Lineker

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In my day, I wasn't the best footballer, but I was the best goalscorer for two or three years.

~Gary Lineker

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Football matters so much to people, and they get very defensive - or angry.

~Gary Lineker

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Athlete

Born: November 30th, 1960

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