Gary Lineker Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gary Lineker.

Gary Lineker is a former English professional footballer turned sports presenter. Born on November 30, 1960, in Leicester, Lineker played as a forward and enjoyed a successful career at club and international level. He achieved great success at Barcelona, where he won the European Golden Shoe in 1986. Lineker also represented England, scoring 48 goals in 80 appearances and winning the Golden Boot at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Following his retirement from football, he became a prominent television personality in the UK, hosting football-related programs such as Match of the Day and becoming known for his insightful analysis and witty commentary.

The whole kiss-and-tell thing is a negative approach that of

The whole kiss-and-tell thing is a negative approach that often happens in a World Cup. We will see negative stories about the players and it can affect their confidence and the overall performance of the national team on the pitch, let alone the bid to actually stage the competition.

The truth is I don't feel too bad for my age. I actually hav

The truth is I don't feel too bad for my age. I actually have a better shape now than I used to.

Age Truth

My wife Danielle and I love travelling, different cultures a

My wife Danielle and I love travelling, different cultures and good weather.

Love Culture

Ooh, it's too embarrassing to share my innermost romantic se

Ooh, it's too embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets - although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well-received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so inept.

Romantic

We have got too many kids around the house to have a romanti

We have got too many kids around the house to have a romantic meal at home. But Danielle is a fantastic cook. She does a brilliant lasagne, great roasts and a great chilli dish. She knows the way to my heart.

Romantic

Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 9

Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.

Men