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Gary Lineker Faces Backlash Over Controversial Social Media Post

5/14/2025

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Gary Lineker is under fire as the BBC contemplates his future in covering the FA Cup and World Cup. His recent pro-Palestinian social media post, which included a rat emoji, sparked outrage for its disturbing resemblance to Nazi-era imagery. In the face of mounting criticism, Lineker swiftly deleted the post.

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Gary Lineker is under fire as the BBC contemplates his future in covering the FA Cup and World Cup. His recent pro-Palestinian social media post, which included a rat emoji, sparked outrage for its disturbing resemblance to Nazi-era imagery. In the face of mounting criticism, Lineker swiftly deleted the post.