Gary Lineker Exits BBC After Apology for Antisemitic Social Media Post
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Gary Lineker, a former England soccer captain and long-time presenter of the BBC's 'Match of the Day', has announced his departure from the broadcaster following an apology for sharing a social media post that drew complaints of antisemitism. The post criticized Zionism and included imagery historically associated with antisemitic tropes. Lineker, who had been with the BBC for 25 years, was the network's highest-paid star and had previously been warned about expressing political views.
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Gary Lineker, a former England soccer captain, has left the BBC after 25 years of presenting 'Match of the Day'.
His departure follows an apology for sharing a social media post that was deemed antisemitic, criticizing Zionism with offensive imagery.
Lineker was the BBC's highest-paid star and had been previously cautioned for expressing political views on the officially neutral platform.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between personal social media use and professional responsibilities in media.
