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Gary Lineker ‘not welcome’ at famous football writer’s memorial after ‘giving ammunition to antisemites’

The presenter’s social media post about Zionism ‘crossed a line’ said the son of late author Brian Glanville, as the row over former BBC pundit continues

By Jane Prinsley

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Gary Lineker has reportedly been barred from delivering a tribute to famous football writer friend, Brian Glanville, who died last month aged 93. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Gary Lineker has come under fire for sharing an anti-Zionist lecture on Instagram

Gary Lineker leaves BBC and will not present next year’s World Cup coverage after antisemitism row

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Gary Lineker launches 'Walkers Spell & Go' at Marble Arch on April 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

I made Lineker Walkers Crisps icon – but his ideas are the real junk food

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Gary Lineker has come under fire for sharing an anti-Zionist lecture on Instagram

Gary Lineker ‘apologises unreservedly’ for sharing post about Zionism that included picture of a rat

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Lineker’s criticism of Israel is ‘grotesque’, says Brendan O’Neill

Lineker’s criticism of Israel is ‘grotesque’, says Brendan O’Neill

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Gary Lineker has come under fire for sharing an anti-Zionist lecture on Instagram

Gary Lineker shares anti-Zionist lecture from account that claimed Israel ‘controls the US government’

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Gary Lineker is set to give up hosting Match of the day at the end of this football season (Getty)

The BBC should be glad that Gary Lineker won’t be their problem for much longer

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