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It does seem like an implied dig, and he's right about diving killing the game, but quoting Poch to argue this point is fruitless, given that both pens were legitimate fouls, regardless of how much contact there is on Kane. The second is indisputable (unless you're a selectively blind, deluded moron).I was surprised too. He was commenting on Pochettino's quote about "diving is a “minimal detail” and that overanalysis is “killing the game”. Lineker's reaction was "No, it’s cheating that will kill the game, Mauricio."
Link:
https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/961010705787957248
He's not outright calling Poch or the team cheats but it's implied, IMO. Open to interpretation anyway.