Gary Lineker married Michelle Cockayne in 1986.
In May 2006, Cockayne filed for a divorce on the grounds of her husband’s alleged unreasonable behaviour with documents submitted to the court claiming that Lineker’s actions caused her stress and anxiety.
Michelle Cockayne rose to fame after her marriage to Gary Lineker.
Lineker and Michelle have four sons; George, Harry, Tobias and Angus. The couple subsequently stated that the situation was amicable.
As a keen supporter of Leicester City, Gary Lineker had a consortium that invested in his old club, saving it from bankruptcy, and was appointed honorary vice president.