BBC star Gary Lineker says critics of his political views and online posts have a 'lack of empathy' and says he will carry on because he would be 'ashamed' to stay quiet
Daily MailGary Lineker has suggested his critics lack empathy - and that he would be 'ashamed' of himself if he didn't speak out on social media. The England football legend condemned what he termed 'tribality' in social media and said he found a lack of empathy towards migrants 'incomprehensible'. The England football legend condemned what he termed 'tribality' in social media He dismissed criticism by saying he campaigns 'humanitarian issues' The former England striker's use of social media is often a cause of controversy 'Put yourself in a situation where say it was London and suddenly we're being bombed like they are perhaps now in Gaza or that kind of situation. His use of social media has been heavily criticised - including by BBC colleagues with, Test Match Special commentator, Jonathan Agnew even saying he would 'be sacked' if he was to post similar content to Lineker.
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