Gary Lineker ‘refusing’ to delete Nazi Germany tweet and not answering calls from BBC bosses – reports
The presenter has received a lot of support for the comments, he has posted on Twitter today.
The presenter has received a lot of support for the comments, he has posted on Twitter today.
The pundit hit out at so-called "free speech champions" after he was reprimanded by the BBC.
The comments have enraged a few people, including '30p Lee' Anderson and the Daily Mail, which splashed the comments on its front page.
“There is a problem with impartiality and the BBC, they would say that they’ve recognised that themselves.”
Ros Atkins also delivered a typically brilliant wrap on Fifa's decision to award the World Cup to Qatar.
"If it’s not already too late, history will look back very favourably on these people."
"First Kelly Holmes comes out as gay; then Gary Lineker comes out as black. Whatever next?", one person said in response to his comments.
Kester Brewin replied supporting the ex-football star writing: "In which so many of the replies confirm the patient's belligerent ignorance of the seriousness of their condition."
"You should probably have plucked out another name. I went first…and second…..and will continue to host," he said.
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