Gary Lineker, a prominent English broadcaster, has faced criticism and calls for action after expressing views on various geopolitical issues, including Israel's participation in international football. Lineker's tweets have sparked debates and reactions from politicians, media personalities, and the public, with some accusing him of bias and undermining the BBC's impartiality. The controversy has also led to discussions about Lineker's employment with the corporation and his perceived political activism. Notably, Lineker's stance on Israel's involvement in global football has drawn attention, with some comparing it to previous actions taken against other countries. The situation has escalated with endorsements from controversial sources and further criticism from public figures, intensifying the scrutiny on Lineker's conduct and the BBC's response.
'Gary Lineker has done the impossible; he has become the hero of Hamas. How did he achieve this remarkable feat?' @KelvMacKenzie tears into Gary Lineker after another intervention from the BBC's highest-paid presenter Click below to watch the exclusive members only video ⬇️
Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant attacks Gary Lineker for his anti-Israel post on Instagram and accuses him of being 'totally silent about a massacre where babies were killed and women were raped' https://t.co/N8rdk3P8Yy https://t.co/7WhhcTCmuy
BBC must act against Lineker for his retweet seeking Israel to be banned from global football, says Kelvin MacKenzie https://t.co/BneH7Ihpoa
‘Shut up and enjoy your taxpayer-funded salary!’ Gary Lineker ripped apart over ‘rubbish’ excuse for anti-Israel post https://t.co/5dXvOJ5por
I see @garylineker has a full house as Hamas' mouthpiece @QudsNen endorses his message that Israel should be banned from international football. https://t.co/3b4Uv3FaVt
Hamas's mouthpiece news agency hails Gary Lineker after his anti-Israel post as the BBC star backs down amid claims it was a misunderstanding https://t.co/KwcbeZep9p https://t.co/dzELPvKRH1
IAN AUSTIN: Gary Lineker is undermining confidence in the BBC's impartiality and making its managers look utterly foolish. He can offend who he likes, but not while he is employed by the corporation https://t.co/aaIE2qHXVF https://t.co/kBJBUqqlgC
Gary Lineker slammed for latest breach of BBC rules: ‘Have to get rid of him!’ https://t.co/aBF4iq8qcw
They're going after @GaryLineker now labelling him as an anti-semite but we've got his back. Russia was banned in 2022 since the country's invasion of Ukraine. So why the drama over Israel who should follow the same suit. 🤝🏽
'I stick to the politics, I think Gary Lineker should stick to the football and the world would be a better place!' Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, reacts to Gary Lineker's recent anti-Israel tweet. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/2DbAmqDPm0
Hamas News Agency Celebrates Gary Lineker’s Anti-Israel Retweet https://t.co/lTFXMmFsrA https://t.co/QAWxvNf1u0
A reminder: Gary Lineker had no problem covering the Qatari World Cup - Qatar also hosts the Hamas leadership. Gary Lineker had no problem taking money from Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera is Qatar's media mouthpiece. But Gary Lineker wants Israel banned from international football.
Renowned English broadcaster calls for Israel to be banned from international footballer More: https://t.co/uZxAuQXfmE https://t.co/h9GLiSarTa
Eamonn Holmes says Gary Lineker is ‘goading the BBC into sacking him’ with anti-Israel tweet https://t.co/UPWfOi0DBR
Hey @GaryLineker Did you call for Saudi Arabia to be banned from football for its bombing of Yemen? How about Russia for its bombardment of Syria? Or China and the Uyghur’s? Perhaps Iran for murdering its own women?
We still await Gary Lineker's call for Iran to be banned for global export of terror; of Russia for mass bombing Syria before he went there for the World Cup (€$¥); of North Korea for extreme totalitarianism towards its own ppl etc etc. https://t.co/HHHWWoGheJ