Gary Lineker, a well-known figure in English football, recently found himself in a spat with current England stars over some controversial comments he made.
During a podcast, Lineker described England’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Denmark as “s***”, which caught the attention of England captain Harry Kane. Kane hit back at Lineker, reminding him that he had won nothing as an England player and that his words could impact the squad. Lineker, however, refused to take ownership of his comments and instead blamed journalists for stirring the pot and trying to wind up the players.
Lineker accused journalists of being too scared to own their opinions and claimed that they were trying to create controversy. However, his podcast co-host, Alan Shearer, pointed out that it was likely the use of the word “s***” that annoyed the England squad. Despite the backlash, Lineker stood by his comments and defended his right to express his opinion.
The incident has caused a stir in the football world, with some agreeing with Lineker’s assessment of England’s performance and others criticizing his choice of words. It remains to be seen if this spat will have any impact on England’s performance in the upcoming games.
- Gary Lineker takes a stand against journalists, blaming them for his dispute with England stars.
- Lineker refuses to acknowledge his role in the matter, despite using explicit language to describe England’s performance.
- CRAIG HOPE provides a detailed account of the situation, including insights from Lineker’s podcast and England captain Harry Kane’s response.
By Craig Hope
Published: 10:32 EDT, 24 June 2024 | Updated: 10:36 EDT, 24 June 2024
The recent controversy surrounding Gary Lineker and the England football team has sparked a debate about the role of journalists and the impact of critical comments.
Lineker, a former England captain and current BBC presenter, caused a stir when he described England’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Denmark as “unsatisfactory” on his podcast. This comment caught the attention of England captain Harry Kane, who was quick to respond.
Kane, aware of Lineker’s choice of words, took the opportunity to remind Lineker of his own shortcomings as an England player, winning nothing during his time with the national team. Kane also highlighted the impact that such comments can have on the squad, pleading for more responsibility from individuals with such influence.
Gary Lineker accused journalists of lacking the courage to express their true opinions about the England team.
Harry Kane, the England captain, responded to Lineker’s comments made on his podcast.
Lineker described England’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Denmark as ‘unsatisfactory’.
Lineker, however, refused to take responsibility for his comments and instead chose to blame journalists for the situation. He accused them of trying to stir up controversy and claimed that they were not brave enough to ask their own questions. Lineker’s co-host, Alan Shearer, offered a different perspective, suggesting that it was likely the use of explicit language that annoyed the England squad.
Alan Shearer, Lineker’s podcast co-host, pointed out that the use of explicit language might have been the issue.
The situation has sparked a larger discussion about the role of the media and the impact of critical comments on athletes. While some may agree with Lineker’s assessment of England’s performance, his choice of words and refusal to take responsibility have drawn criticism. It remains to be seen how this dispute will affect the relationship between the media and the England football team moving forward.