GARY Lineker said he was subjected to racist abuse during his footballing career.
The England striker said his "darkish skin" meant he was targeted by others despite being "as English as they come" In a candid interview on the High-Performance podcast, the 61-year-old also said he managed to bat it away using his "mental strength".
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