Gary Lineker has expressed regret over a tweet that led to a fallout with the BBC. The Match of the Day host admitted that the incident, which involved an 'offensive' tweet, resulted in significant emotional distress, including tears and a sense of shame. Lineker mentioned that the support he received from colleagues during the ordeal left him in tears. He also stated that he tweets to maintain his integrity and be able to look himself in the mirror at night. The fallout stemmed from a row over impartiality. Additionally, Lineker said he has cried about the Gaza conflict more than any other in his lifetime.
'They took him off Match of the Day, he was in the taxi, and he cried' Gary Lineker says he tweets so 'he can look himself in the mirror at night', and says he's cried about Gaza more than any other conflict in his lifetime. @TheSimonEvans @scottcapurro @NickDixonComic https://t.co/HZXf1O1eAY
🔴 Gary Lineker tweets so he can look himself in the mirror at night Of those who criticise him, the Match of the Day host said ‘It’s only a line of attack if they don’t agree with you’ https://t.co/fPYrHRJxaZ
Gary Lineker admits 'regret' after posting 'offensive' tweet which led to BBC fall out: 'A great shame' https://t.co/1FBlTtawlh
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Gary Lineker has said he regrets the fallout between himself and the BBC after a row over impartiality, and said the support he received from colleagues left him in tears ✍: @rodminchin https://t.co/MWF2zCLLb4
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