Gary Lineker apologises for sharing post about Zionism featuring picture of rat

Gary Lineker issued an unreserved apology following a controversial Instagram post that included an antisemitic image of a rat alongside a video criticizing Zionism. He acknowledged his mistake without prior knowledge of the offensive content, taking full responsibility and apologizing sincerely. The incident has sparked calls to remove him from BBC roles hosting major events like the World Cup next year, as he's faced similar controversies in the past. Meanwhile, Gary Lineker co-owns Goalhanger Productions, which presents on Match of the Day.