Osimhen makes Lineker regret what he said, England's legendary goalscorer apologizes
Gary Lineker, the unforgettable goalscorer of the England national team, admired Victor Osimhen during Galatasaray's 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Lineker, who had previously made negative comments about the Nigerian, was forced to apologize.
Gary Lineker, one of the unforgettable goalscorers of English football and one of the most followed football commentators of recent years, regretted his previous comments with Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen.
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Lineker, who hosts "The Rest Is Football Podcast" with Alan Shearer, another legendary English striker, apologized to Osimhen.
'HE GETS LOST ON THE FIELD'
Gary Lineker said:
"I apologize to Osimhen. If you remember, I implied before that he sometimes gets lost on the pitch, but now I see that the situation is completely different. I shouldn't have gossiped about these things, it's my fault. He is fast, tall, a good finisher and very effective in the air. He's just a great player."
🗣️ @GaryLineker: "I need to apologize to @VictorOsimhen9
Gary 🤝 Victor Osimhen pic.twitter.com/qe0LSSPVvl - The Rest Is Football (@RestIsFootball) October 3, 2025
SHEARER PRAISES THE ATMOSPHERE
Speaking about Galatasaray's 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, the two legendary goal scorers gave a special mention to the atmosphere at RAMS Park.
To Lineker's question "Wasn't the atmosphere great at Galatasaray Stadium?" Shearer replied:
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"I was a commentator at the Galatasaray v Liverpool game, I was there and it was a fantastic atmosphere. It was really incredible! Their passion for soccer is incredible."
OSIMHEN IN TRAINING
Galatasaray completed the preparations for the derby match against Beşiktaş tomorrow at home in the 8th week of the Trendyol Super Lig with a training session.
Victor Osimhen, who is injured and not expected to play in the match, also participated.
