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Tom Blow

Matt Le Tissier claims furious call from Jamie Carragher and slams "special" Gary Lineker

Matt Le Tissier has launched a scathing attack at fellow ex-footballers Jamie Carragher and Gary Lineker in his latest rant.

Former Southampton captain Le Tissier has accused his ex-Sky Sports colleague Carragher of calling him and "spitting bile down the telephone" in an angry exchange a few weeks ago. Mirror Football have contacted Carragher's representatives to verify the claims.

Le Tissier has also launched a stinging attack at Match of the Day host Lineker. He has sarcastically labelled him as "special" and disingenuously claimed he has "never done anything wrong in his life". The two retired stars have previously rowed on social media.

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