THE Garry Linnecker He is expected to announce his retirement from the BBC today, Monday, after reactions caused by a post with anti -Semitic reports.
The presenter of the Match of the Day show will not present the 2026 World Cup or the English Cup of next season, “leaving by mutual agreement»With the broadcasting body.
He is expected to present his historic show for the last time this Sunday, 26 years after he took the baton from Des Linam.
The occasion
Last week, 64 -year -old former England leader publicly apologized for a critical of Israeli video that repost on social media.
The video, among other things, included one illustration of a ratwhich refers to the anti -Semitic narrative widely used by Nazi Germany, stigmatizing the Jews as “parasites”.
Linnecker himself acknowledged in his announcement that he would never possess something of the anti -Semitic, deleting the post.
“On Instagram I republished material that I have learned since I learned offensive reports“, He said in a statement.
“I would never know my knowledge of something anti -Semitic. This contradicts everything I believe”
“While I strongly believe in the importance of talking about humanitarian issues, including the tragedy that unfolds in Gaza, I also know that the way we do it is important. I fully take responsibility for this mistake. This picture does not reflect my views. It was a mistake on my behalf for which I apologize unequivocally”
Pressure
BBC General Manager Tim Davi accepted storm To dismiss Linnecker, who is considered the most expensive presenter of the British network, with his salary last year amounting to £ 1.4 million.
“BBC’s reputation is based on everyone and when someone makes a mistake it costs us“Davi said, asked about the incident. “I think it is necessary for people to be the role of BBC values ​​and to pursue our social media policy. So simply”
Over 10,000 people signed an online resolution to remove Linnecker from his position.
It is noted that the former English post star was to leave the position of the presenter on Match of the Day at the end of the season, but would remain on the BBC to cover the FA Cup in 2025-26 and the World Cup next summer.
Source: Everyday
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