Gary Lineker says he suffered racist abuse as a footballer because of "darkish skin"
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said he suffered racist abuse during his footballing career because of his 'darkish skin'.
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Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said he suffered racist abuse during his footballing career because of his 'darkish skin'.
Gary Lineker has said he suffered “pretty much racist abuse” for his “darkish skin” when he was young.
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