What Gary Lineker has said about Argentina v England (1986 FIFA World Cup)
2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 12, 2026
Gary Lineker, Former England striker, broadcaster, co-founder of Goalhanger and host of The Rest Is Football, has been quoted on Argentina v England (1986 FIFA World Cup) 2 times in 1 episode of Pod Save America, most recently on July 12, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Lineker ranks Messi above Pelé and Maradona as the greatest player ever.
“In terms for me, the best players ever have been two Argentinians and a Brazilian Pele, Maradona and now Messi. Messi, for me, beats them all”
Pod Save America: Can Soccer Save the World? (Jul 12, 2026) · Listen from 44:46
Lineker considers Maradona's second goal in the 1986 quarterfinal the greatest goal ever scored.
“he scored what I think is the greatest goal that's ever been scored in a football match”
Pod Save America: Can Soccer Save the World? (Jul 12, 2026) · Listen from 44:02
Episodes
Can Soccer Save the World?Pod Save America · Jul 12, 2026 · 52 min
Tommy Vietor talks with Gary Lineker about the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's integrity, the U.S. team's prospects, gambling, racism, and Lineker's 1986 memories.
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