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Gary Lineker reunited with brother Wayne in wild scenes after 17-year feud

Gary Lineker reunited with brother Wayne in wild scenes after 17-year feud Despite the relationship between Gary Lineker and his brother Wayne having been strained through the years, the pair reunited after the former footballer's departure from the BBC Gary Lineker and Wayne Lineker were surprisingly spotted letting their hair down at a family gathering, despite past disagreements between the two brothers. The Lineker siblings appeared to be in high spirits as they enjoyed the fairly wild festivities at the family event. George Lineker, Gary's son, shared several videos on his Instagram story, showing guests, including Gary and Wayne, having drinks poured directly into their mouths from the bottle. Gary, dressed in a crisp white shirt, was captured throwing his head back as a spirit was poured into his mouth. The same happened to Wayne shortly after, before the camera returned to Gary, who gave his brother a nod and a warm smile as he waved a napkin above his head. Despite their differences – with Gary being a former England footballer before becoming a respected figure at the BBC as a presenter, while Wayne is the owner of the Ibiza beach club and Linekers Bar – the brothers seemed to enjoy each other's company as they finally reunited, reports the Daily Star. The meeting came after Gary's final Match of the Day show last Sunday following 25 years as host, as he said an emotional goodbye. He was honoured with a special cap and a Golden Boot from pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, while Gary even received a touching video message from Andrea Bocelli, who sang for his beloved Leicester City's historic title victory in 2016. Even Wayne paid tribute on Instagram, posting a goat emoji – widely recognised as an acronym for 'greatest of all time' – in reply to a BBC video of his brother's last MOTD show. Article continues below Gary Lineker was in party mood The 17-year rift between the two brothers has been a much-talked about point of discussion with Wayne attributing their falling out beginning in 2008 as he pointed fingers at Gary's ex-wife Danielle Bux. The discord was further fuelled by allegations of Wayne's hedonistic lifestyle causing a strain. "In my opinion, Danielle cost me my relationship with my brother. Sadly, Gary is no longer a part of my life," Wayne told The Sun back in April 2015. "They came to Ibiza in August 2008 and it was really awkward. I didn't spark with Danielle and our relationship was cold," he recounted. Despite playing a pivotal role as best man at Gary's first nuptials to Michelle Cockayne in 1986, Wayne was conspicuously absent from Gary's second wedding to Danielle, due to his then-partner, model Ana Tanaka, not being on the guest list, despite their year-and-a-half-long relationship. Article continues below Wayne and Gary Lineker barely spoke for 17 years before reuniting (Image: Instagram ) In a turn of events, Wayne announced in 2017 that communication had resumed between the siblings, and he maintained a strong bond with Gary's sons George, Harry, Angus, and Tobias. It seems the family ties have now been fully restored after 17 years of discontent with the siblings – who are separated by just a year ≠ now possessing the alcohol-fuelled photographs to show for it.