Gary Lineker Says Goodbye to BBC: Gaza Criticism Could Cost Him His Job

Former England national team player and now prominent BBC football analyst Gary Lineker may soon be dismissed by the British broadcaster. Several local and international media outlets have reported on this development.

The reason for this possible dismissal is Lineker’s recent post on social media, where he sharply criticized Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip and shared a video showing support for Palestine. Though he later deleted the post and apologized, saying it did not reflect his personal opinion, BBC management reportedly viewed his actions as violating the broadcaster’s corporate policy.

According to insiders, Lineker’s last appearance on BBC could be on May 25, the final day of the Premier League season.

Lineker is well-known not only as a former football star but also as someone who speaks out on human rights and social issues. However, this latest incident appears to be one of the biggest challenges of his broadcasting career.

Zamin.uz editorial team will continue monitoring the developments around this issue and BBC’s official statement. What is your view on Lineker’s stance? Does he deserve to lose his job for expressing his opinion? Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!