Gary Lineker criticizes FIFA ticket prices and makes Harry Kane claim during ITV World Cup appearance
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Kedar Bayley
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Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV's broadcast of the Germany vs Ivory Coast match at the 2026 World Cup, where he criticized FIFA's ticket pricing decisions as 'incomprehensible' and made a bold claim about Harry Kane. Lineker, who parted ways with BBC's Match of the Day after being asked to take a break due to political tweeting, appeared as a pundit on a rival network for the first time.
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· 3 pulledGary Lineker fumes at 'incomprehensible' decision, and makes bold Harry Kane claim
The 65-year-old, renowned for being the face of BBC's Match of the Day, parted ways with his former broadcaster after being asked to take a break from the show due to political tweeting.
Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV's broadcast of Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, earlier this evening.
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