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Also Known As Gary Winston Lineker
Born November 30, 1960 (age 65) • Leicester • England

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Gary Lineker, wearing glasses, smiles as he poses for a photograph at the National Theatre Up Next Gala in London.
Gary Lineker of England, in his twenties, smiles while celebrating his hat trick during the FIFA 1986 World Cup match against Poland in Monterrey, Mexico. Wearing a bandage on one hand, he holds a paper cup in the other as he celebrates.
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British film director
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Brazilian football (soccer) player
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Brazilian football (soccer) player
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