Gary Lineker’s brother Wayne, 62, reveals he was punched in the face by thug during 4am Ibiza brawl ‘while protecting woman in her 20s’ – and shows off his swollen lip

Wayne Lineker has revealed that he was punched within the face by a thug throughout a 4am brawl outdoors an Ibiza membership whereas making an attempt to guard a lady who’s believed to be in her 20s.

The Ocean Seashore membership proprietor, who’s the youthful brother of former England striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, was punched within the face by a yob outdoors the Eden Bar in Ibiza yesterday morning. 

He was reportedly unconscious for six minutes with blood pouring from his mouth, based on witnesses. It has not been confirmed if anybody had been arrested over the incident.

The 62-year-old playboy broke his silence on the stunning video this morning, posting a photograph of himself with a lower below his lip. He stated: ‘I wished to write down this publish to let everybody know that I am doing okay… I’ve just a few stitches and a swollen lip. 

‘It might have been a lot worse so I rely myself very lucky I wasn’t standing 2 yards additional again, as my head would have impacted the wall. Clearly the video may be very disturbing to see particularly for my household. 

‘The papers have been very correct and it was a easy case of me simply making an attempt to guard a woman from being harassed. Thanks everybody for all of your messages of concern the assist has been actually overwhelming.’ 

Video footage exhibits the person hitting Wayne within the face and making contact together with his chin 

The membership proprietor is knocked unconscious for round 5 minutes as one girl got here to assist 

Video footage taken from the evening exhibits Lineker elevating his hand up in defence whereas the the person approaches him and makes contact together with his chin.  

Witnesses advised The Solar the argument began after the thug and his associates have been pestering Wayne’s feminine pal, who’s believed to be in her 20s.

As Lineker tried to depart in a taxi, the person — alongside six associates — squared as much as him earlier than slamming the taxi door shut. A thug then smacked Wayne earlier than all of them ran off. 

An 18-year-old Welsh pupil advised the newspaper: ‘ It was horrible – he regarded like he might have been lifeless at one level.’ She then stayed to assist Lineker when he got here again spherical.

One Tuesday, Lineker took to social media to publish an image of him clinking wine glasses with the feminine pal on the centre of the row.

He additionally shared a publish wishing a Pleased Birthday to his son Freddie.

The TV character has been estranged from brother Gary, 63, since 2008, however insisted he felt no bitterness in direction of the Match of the Day host.

Wayne was requested about their relationship on the Mail’s comedy podcast Straight to the Feedback!, which embraces the hilarity and uniqueness of the MailOnline remark part with the celebs in query.

The Ocean Seashore membership proprietor is the youthful brother of former England striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker

The incident allegedly occurred after the thug and his associates have been pestering one in all Lineker’s feminine associates 

Lineker might be seen placing his arm out in defence earlier than the thug knocks him unconscious 

He advised hosts Josh Pieters and Archie Manners: ‘It isn’t so good to be sincere, we do not actually communicate fairly often. I will at all times be his primary fan.’

However Wayne stated he nonetheless has relationship together with his nephews, saying: ‘We’re so shut. We have a very robust relationship with George, Harry, Angus and Tobias. 

‘They name me House Wayne – we had a giant evening out and I ended up being carried out.’

Wayne Lineker’s crew have been approached for remark.