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BBC can breathe simpler that fallout from Lineker’s social media will not land at its door

By Editorial Board Published May 19, 2025 3 Min Read
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BBC can breathe simpler that fallout from Lineker’s social media will not land at its door

Did having a social conscience power Gary Lineker off the BBC? Or was turning into more and more vocal politically simply too problematic?

Silence on Gaza, he claimed, equates to complicity.

And Lineker has sought to point out empathy with these struggling in Gaza and the mounting Palestinian demise toll from IDF strikes, which Israel says are focused at Hamas.

He has, nevertheless, confronted accusations of inconsistency by being silent on different conflicts in Sudan and Yemen.

And in addition for exhibiting little public concern for hostages taken by Hamas throughout the terror of seven October – together with Emily Damari, a fan of certainly one of his former golf equipment, Tottenham Hotspur.

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Extremely-selective commentaries have been shared, usually from fringe teams.

After which got here final week’s rat emoji, which appeared on an anti-Zionist publish shared on Instagram, which Lineker reposted and stated he later deleted when he realized in regards to the rat’s symbolism.

Pictures of rats have up to now been used to symbolize Jewish folks in antisemitic propaganda, together with in Nazi Germany.

The incident produced an unprecedented apology from the ex-footballer, who stated he was unaware of connotations offensive to Jewish folks.

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker outside his home in London. Pic: PA

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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker outdoors his residence in London. Pic: PA

As BBC Director Common Tim Davie stated: “The BBC’s reputation is held by everyone, and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.”

The shortage of public response from the BBC to Lineker’s apology made his future appear more and more untenable.

Now, three a long time broadcasting on the BBC will finish below a cloud of controversy relatively than celebration.

Lineker is even freer to provide opinions – notably by means of his podcast empire – and lots of do wish to take heed to him and welcome his standing getting used to focus on the plight of the besieged.

However the BBC can breathe simpler realizing the fallout from social media posts will not land on the company’s door.

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