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March 10, 2023

Mark’s words on LinkedIn – Gary Lineker “1930s Germany” scandal’s reputation fallout

The Guardian asked me to comment on the Gary Lineker “1930s Germany” scandal’s reputation fallout. Here are some less truncated thoughts: Gary Lineker is on safe ground; it’s been a generation since he retired from playing football. He still comfortably represents the most formidable blend of (men’s) footballing pedigree with televisual competence and charisma in […]

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Gary Lineker faces a dilemma: toe the BBC line or be a social media influencer

The GuardianThe BBC’s decision to take Gary Lineker off air leaves its most outspoken personality with a potentially career-defining decision, as the corporation looks to risk its reputation to make a public example of one of its biggest stars.Lineker’s politically loaded tweets about the government’s new asylum policy – followed by a pledge to stand by his comments – […]

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