Gary Lineker backs Lionel Messi for accolade
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker says that Barcelona's Lionel Messi deserves the Ballon d'Or award.
Jan 7, 17:30
Gary Lineker: 'Tottenham Hotspur can challenge Chelsea'
Gary Lineker says that Tottenham Hotspur can challenge Chelsea for third place in the Premier League.
Dec 17, 06:26
Gary Lineker goads Alan Hansen on Twitter
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker mocks fellow pundit Alan Hansen's golf game following latest proposal on long-handled putters.
Nov 28, 16:32
Sports Personality of the Year panel includes Sir Steve Redgrave
The BBC announce that Sir Steve Redgrave, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Denise Lewis will be on the panel to shortlist 12 nominees for the Sports Personality of the Year award.
Oct 19, 12:42
Gary Lineker: 'Tottenham Hotspur must make top four'
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker believes that the club should be finishing in the top four of the Premier League this season.
Oct 12, 08:27
Steven Gerrard: 'Gary Lineker was my idol'
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard reveals that former England striker Gary Lineker was his idol growing up.
Oct 9, 15:45
Gary Lineker forced to say sorry after offending Muslim footballers
Gary Lineker apologises for describing two Montpellier footballers as 'eating grass' during a goal celebration that was in fact meant to represent an Islamic prayer position.
Oct 8, 12:24
Gary Lineker: 'Let's move on from Ashley Cole tweet'
Former England international Gary Lineker believes that it is time to 'grow up and move on' after Ashley Cole apologised for his blast against the FA.
Oct 5, 17:07
Gary Lineker agrees with John Terry's decision to retire from international football
Gary Lineker takes to Twitter to share his view on John Terry's decision to retire from international football before his FA charge is heard this week.
Sep 24, 05:17
David Beckham voted best football role model
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham is voted the number one football role model ahead of Pele, Sir Bobby Charlton and Steven Gerrard.
Aug 27, 16:07
Gary Lineker: 'Gareth Bale's thrown away Olympic chance'
Gary Lineker believes that Gareth Bale has "thrown away" an opportunity by snubbing the Olympics for Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 25, 11:04
Gary Lineker backs Peter Crouch for Euro 2012
Former England striker Gary Lineker claims that Stoke City striker Peter Crouch should be named in England's Euro 2012 squad.
May 15, 17:50
Joey Barton calls Gary Lineker an "odious little toad"
Joey Barton calls Gary Lineker an "odious little toad" on social networking site Twitter.
May 15, 04:27
Gary Lineker: 'David Beckham not worthy of Olympics'
Gary Lineker says that he would not pick David Beckham for Team GB.
Apr 20, 00:45
Gary Lineker calls for action on England appointment
Gary Lineker calls for a swift England managerial appointment.
Apr 19, 22:48
Gary Lineker hails Fabrice Muamba, Trevor Francis news
Former England international Gary Lineker admits his delight at the recovery of Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba and former Birmingham City boss Trevor Francis.
Apr 16, 16:16
Gary Lineker criticises Shaun Derry decision
Gary Lineker questions the FA's decision not to rescind Shaun Derry's red card against Manchester United.
Apr 11, 05:41
Gary Lineker: 'I would back Barcelona over the English teams'
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker hints that he would back the Spanish side over English opposition in the Champions League.
Feb 21, 16:50
