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Gary Lineker apologises for 'Zionism' re-post featuring image of rat

Sky News Wednesday, 14 May 2025 ()
Gary Lineker has "apologised unreservedly" for a social media re-post featuring a rat, saying he would "never knowingly share anything antisemitic".
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