US EditionGary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post after criticism
- Gary Lineker deleted a controversial Instagram post on Tuesday after criticism for sharing antisemitic imagery in the UK.
- The post, from Palestine Lobby, featured a rat illustration historically used in Nazi antisemitic propaganda, which Lineker said he had not previously recognized.
- Last November, Lineker revealed he would no longer be hosting Match of the Day but would continue to cover the World Cup, and he has since issued a full apology, insisting he never intentionally shared antisemitic material.
- Campaign Against Antisemitism called for Lineker’s dismissal, stating "He must go," while BBC director general Tim Davie emphasized adherence to social media policies and BBC values.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions about impartiality and conduct for high-profile BBC figures amid broader controversies involving Lineker's political statements.
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Sports broadcaster Gary Lineker to leave BBC after sharing Instagram story about Zionism
Gary Lineker, the England soccer great-turned-media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism that featured a picture of a rat.
Gary Lineker to Step Down from BBC After Sharing Social Media Post on Zionism
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Gary Lineker, the England soccer great-turned-media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat. Sports News | Gary Lineker to Step Down from BBC After Sharing Social Media Post on Zionism.
Gary Lineker to Step Down From the BBC After Sharing Social Media Post on Zionism
LONDON (AP) – Gary Lineker, the England soccer great-turned-media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat. The 64-year-old Lineker, who is the British national broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter on about 1.3 million pounds ($1.7 million) […]
Lineker to leave BBC early and not present World Cup after antisemitism storm
Gary Lineker will not front the BBC’s World Cup coverage next year (Picture: Getty) Gary Lineker will leave his role with the BBC after the final Match of the Day of the season and not present World Cup coverage next year, after antisemitism controversy. The 64-year-old posted a video on Instagram from the group Palestine Lobby which read: ‘Zionism explained in two minutes’ and featured an illustration of a rat. Lineker deleted the post and issu…
BBC under pressure to remove Gary Lineker from World Cup role after Zionism post
The BBC remains under pressure to remove Gary Lineker from its 2026 World Cup coverage as anger continues over his social media post, which was considered to be an antisemitic slur.But a former BBC board member said Director-General Tim Davie was “too weak” to sack Lineker, who has “apologised unreservedly” for sharing – and later deleting – a post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat.Rats, linked to disease and dirt, have been u…
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