story of gary lineker BBC sports representer who kicked out for raising voice for palestinians

Defence affairs

Rats, linked to disease and dirt, have been used to represent Jews in antisemitic propaganda throughout history, including by the Nazis in 1930s Germany.

The 64-year-old Lineker — the British national broadcaster’s highest-paid presenter at about 1.3 million pounds ($1.7 million) a year — had been set to leave flagship soccer highlights show “Match of the Day” at the end of this season but to remain with the BBC to front other soccer coverage, including next year’s men’s World Cup.

I strongly believe in the importance of speaking out on humanitarian issues, including the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, I also know that how we do so matters,” he continued.

The Campaign Against Antisemitism urged the BBC to sack Lineker, who is also the co-founder of the hugely successful “Goalhanger” podcasts, makers of the popular “The Rest is History” series and its spin-offs about politics, soccer, entertainment and money.

“As the BBC’s highest-paid presenter and owner of a major media enterprise, maybe he knows exactly what he’s doing,” a spokesperson for the organization said. “Having looked the other way until now, at this point, it is clear that Mr. Lineker’s continued association with the BBC is untenable. He must go.”