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 won 80 caps for England.
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Jul 23, 2026
Center
Lineker was among a group of millionaires writing to the UK prime minister requesting higher taxes on the wealthy.
Centrists see this as a rare gesture that cuts through the usual partisan posturing, though many remain doubtful it will translate into policy change.
Jul 15, 2026
Far Right
Earned between £325,000 and £329,999 for just two months of work, more than three other presenters combined.
Embodies BBC's overpaid elite; Reform UK wants the corporation defunded and its salaries capped.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Right
Lineker slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a red card U-turn, calling his position 'almost untenable'.
Lineker is seen as another BBC elite using his platform to attack outsiders like Infantino while ignoring the BBC's own bias and woke agenda.
Jun 27, 2026
Lean Left
Former England footballer announced exciting family news, though the snippet is minimal.
Labour perspective: Lineker is a popular broadcaster who often uses his platform to speak on social and political issues, making him a respected figure among Labour supporters.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Right
Dismissed Harry Maguire's claim that Kane isn't focused on outscoring Messi and Mbappe.
Criticised by Reform UK as a metropolitan elite commentator who is out of touch with ordinary fans and often pushes a left-wing agenda.