Gary Lineker, the host of Match Of The Day, has reported receiving serious online threats after he retweeted and later deleted a post on social media that called for Israel to be banned from international sporting events. The incident has led to a discussion about whether Lineker is being unfairly targeted for expressing his opinion, with some commentators suggesting that his actions have invited criticism and caused him 'extraordinary' anxiety. While some responses lack sympathy, others support Lineker and have suggested that he should take action against the threats and defamation.
🚨 ICYMI ‘Whatever his world view is, rest assured that Gary won’t be impacted as he mocks his employers and continues to tweet from the luxury of his London mansion.’ @mrmarkdolan responds to Gary Lineker arguing that he is being attacked for his public views. https://t.co/YL5Td0ukiJ
‘Whatever his world view is, rest assured that Gary won’t be impacted as he mocks his employers and continues to tweet from the luxury of his London mansion.’ @mrmarkdolan responds to Gary Lineker arguing that he is being attacked for his public views. https://t.co/I4urPmU0kH
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BBC Sport host Gary Lineker receives threats for anti-Israeli retweet https://t.co/o1PBIgjmEa
Who cares what Gary Lineker thinks about anything, especially immigration or politics? He’s spent his entire life kicking a ball around and watching other men play a game. And he’s taken millions in blood money from Qatar - a country that harbors terrorists, treats women like…
I’m sick of people like Gary Lineker commenting on politics. They need to leave it to us professionals — equally ignorant people who didn’t have better talents to pursue.
🚨 ICYMI ‘Anybody who says something like that is inviting criticism.' Dancer and Actor, Wayne Sleep OBE, reacts to Gary Lineker claiming that attacks on his public opinions have caused 'extraordinary' anxiety for the star. https://t.co/p6j48aDVpa
‘Anybody who says something like that is inviting criticism.' Dancer and Actor, Wayne Sleep OBE, reacts to Gary Lineker claiming that attacks on his public opinions have caused 'extraordinary' anxiety for the star. https://t.co/bWu4WvahEl
I hope @GaryLineker takes action. We’re all sick to the back teeth of racists, Islamophobes, grifters and assorted bad faith actors defaming people for clicks, cash and kudos https://t.co/QMs11UHGSX
On Mark Dolan Tonight, Mark is asking: As Gary Lineker tells the Guardian he has been the victim of serious online threats, is the BBC star being treated unfairly just for having an opinion?
Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker says he received threats after he retweeted and later deleted a post on social media that called for Israel to be banned from international sporting events https://t.co/RxyqzWj8Sx
“You don’t need to be Islamophobic to condemn Hamas, or antisemitic to condemn Israel. But at the moment it’s just awful. Awful.” When talking about the numbers of children killed, he says, “I feel sick.” The one and only @GaryLineker https://t.co/OOeq27tmpb
I feel zero sympathy for @GaryLineker. Nobody forced him to be an antisemitic arse. No-one demanded he be racist about Israel. https://t.co/yoHqr5o6sq
Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker has said he received threats after he retweeted and later deleted a post on social media that called for Israel to be banned from international sporting events, including football ✍️: @Hello_Hannah0 https://t.co/ejXMNEwYf9
Does anyone feel sorry for the sneering gobshyte ? Gary Lineker rages he's been 'hit with threats' and is scared to tweet https://t.co/I2YPxmkRYK