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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ben Quinn

From Brexit to Qatar, Gary Lineker has not shied away from airing his views

Gary Lineker takes a photo on his phone at Wembley in April 2022
Gary Lineker takes a photo on his phone at Wembley in April 2022. His use of social media has caused problems for the BBC. Photograph: Michael Regan/The FA/Getty Images

Gary Lineker, the former Tottenham, Leicester and England striker who went on to become the BBC’s best-paid presenter, has not shied away from airing his views over the years.

Before the latest controversy, which was sparked after he suggested that language being used by the home secretary, Suella Braverman, “is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s”, there have been other interventions.

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