Gary Lineker's life away from BBC Match of the Day including sex life admission and £4m home

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Gary Lineker, renowned for his sharp football punditry on BBC flagship show Match of the Day, is often in the spotlight for his insightful commentary alongside peers Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

Yet, his personal life has remained relatively under wraps. Lineker is also not afraid to voice his opinion on non-football topics, notably politics, though, Over the years, he has offered one or two glimpses into his private life, even dishing intimate details about his relationships.

Here, we take a closer look at the former England footballer's life away from our TV screens. READ MORE: Ruben Amorim reveals United's Viktor Gyokeres January transfer window 'plan' READ MORE: Ruud van Nistelrooy has already dropped next role hint amid United uncertainty Lineker's romance history is intriguing; he started seeing actress and model Danielle Bux - who is 18 years younger than him - following his divorce from first wife Michelle Cockayne after 20 years of marriage.

They hit it off on a blind date and tied the knot in 2009, only to part ways in 2016 due to differing stances on expanding their family as Lineker, already a father of four, was not keen on more children.