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Gary Lineker, the ever-present TV face, has sparked controversy by signing a high-profile letter urging higher taxes on the wealthy — yet his own tax history paints a complicated picture. Once locked in a five-year legal battle over nearly £5 million in unpaid taxes from his TV earnings, and previously involved in tax avoidance schemes and offshore property dealings, his public stance has drawn accusations of hypocrisy. While he insists all taxes are paid, the optics of advocating for the rich while fighting to avoid paying his share have ignited fierce debate over fairness, accountability, and the true cost of celebrity activism.

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