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Gary Lineker praises Jude Bellingham as a future all-time great

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Gary Lineker praises Jude Bellingham as a future all-time great

Summary

Gary Lineker has commended Jude Bellingham, calling him a potential all-time great. Bellingham has had a remarkable couple of weeks, highlighted by his performance in the Nations League and a strong start at Real Madrid, where he has taken on a key creative role. After contributing to England's 7-0 victory over Croatia with one goal and three assists, Bellingham was named UEFA’s Player of the Round. He continues to shine at Real Madrid, having played a significant role in their recent 1-0 win against Villarreal. Bellingham is set to face AS Roma next Wednesday.

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•Gary Lineker believes Jude Bellingham can become a football legend.
•Bellingham had a standout performance with England, recording four goal involvements.
•He has been effective in a free role at Real Madrid this season.
•Bellingham contributed to Real Madrid's recent victory over Villarreal.
•He will aim to impress against AS Roma on Wednesday.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’

What they're saying

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Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records ...
— Yahoo Sports

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