Paul Gascoigne

English association football player and manager

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Paul John Gascoigne, nicknamed Gazza, is an English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Regarded as one of the best playmakers of his generation and one of the best English footballers of all time, Gascoigne is described by the National Football Museum as "widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation". Gascoigne was immensely popular during his playing career, with television broadcaster Terry Wogan calling him "probably the most popular man in Britain today" in September 1990, and public interest in and adoration for him came to be known as "Gazzamania".

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Paul Gascoigne says he is a 'sad drunk' living in his agent's spare room England football legend Paul Gascoigne has said he is a "sad drunk" living in the spare room of his agent's house in Dorset. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2024
Is Bellingham England's best ever talent? The Monday Night Club discuss whether Jude Bellingham is England's best talent since Paul Gascoigne, after he was named best young player at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Gazza, thrashings and Tartan joy - the 'Auld Enemy' meet again BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty reflects on memorable moments between England and Scotland since the fixture's biggest scoreline in 1961. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023

Paul Gascoigne kisses Prince William during visit to Pret A Manger Former England football star Paul Gascoigne gave Prince William a kiss on the cheek during the royal's visit to a Pret A Manger store. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2023
Watch Gazza shine as Spurs beat Pompey in FA Cup Ahead of Tottenham's FA Cup third-round tie against Portsmouth on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at Paul Gascoigne's stunning performance for Spurs against Pompey in 1991. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023
Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast: Euro 96 - Stuart Pearce on Gazza and the dentist's chair Former England defender Stuart Pearce tells Chris Kamara and Ben Shepherd about the infamous dentist's chair incident that occurred during a pre-Euro 96 trip to Hong Kong. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2022

Paul Gascoigne says watching BBC documentary about his life was 'emotional' Gazza, a documentary on BBC Two tells the story of Paul Gascoigne's playing career, private life and relationship with the press. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2022
Match of the Day Top 10: Gary Lineker claims assist for iconic Paul Gascoigne free-kick Match of the Day Top 10's Gary Lineker cheekily claims to have assisted Paul Gascoigne's iconic FA Cup semi-final free-kick for Tottenham against Arsenal in 1991. BBC Sport - Published on October 25, 2021
Euro 2020: The last time England and Scotland met at the Euros BBC Sport looks back to Euro 96 when England and Scotland last played each other at a major tournament, with the hosts winning 2-0 thanks to a famous goal from Paul Gascoigne. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021
England 2-0 Scotland: What was it like to be on the receiving end of Paul Gascoigne's genius? Paul Gascoigne's brilliant Euro 96 goal is one of English football's most famous moments but it meant a defeat at Wembley which is still hard to swallow for Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2021