12 h. ago ‘Where are the foreigners’: does a facile explanation lie behind Ballymena’s outbreak of hate?

Northern Ireland faces stark questions over the racism, xenophobia and intolerance that has forced families from abroad to fleeFirst came the shouts as the crowd worked its way through narrow terraced streets, proclaiming its mission to rid the town of “scum”. Then came the shattered glass as rocks exploded through windows. Then the flames, licking up curtains and spreading to sofas, carpets, books and framed pictures until smoke billowed into the summer night.They might have been scenes from another century, another country, but they played out in Northern Ireland this week in the glare of rolling news and social media, which recorded a soundtrack of glee and hate. “Where are the foreigners?” the mob shouted. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker banned from Jewish friend's memorial after BBC exit forced U

The son of Jewish football journalist Brian Glanville, who passed away last month, has said he won't allow Gary Lineker "anywhere near" his father's memorial service

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker surprised by Arsenal transfer stance after £30m man completes move

Arsenal are in the market for a new striker this summer and Gary Lineker was surprised the Gunners did not appear to target new Chelsea signing Liam Delap

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6 d. ago Gary Lineker barred from speaking at Jewish football icon Brian Glanville's funeral over controversial post

The son of the late football writer has said he will not have Lineker "anywhere near" his father's memorial service

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6 d. ago Jewish football writer's son: I'll not let Gary Lineker anywhere near Dad's memorial after antisemitic rat emoji post

Celebrated reporter Glanville, who died aged 93, was Jewish and his son Mark said: 'I am not having Lineker anywhere near Dad's memorial.'

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7 d. ago Gary Lineker laughed at the German reaction to Thomas Tuchel taking England job

Thomas Tuchel's announcement as England boss came as a surprise to many as Gary Lineker was informed of the reaction the German public had upon learning of the football manager's next role

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1 week ago Gary Lineker agrees deal with new broadcaster just days on from BBC exit

Gary Lineker has found a new home for his popular football podcast following his earlier-than-expected departure from the BBC in the wake of a controversial social media post

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1 week ago Gary Lineker proves he doesn't need the BBC as Rest is Football podcast switches to rival

Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football podcast has found a new home after the Match of the Day host's departure from the BBC last week after 25 years

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1 week ago Gary Lineker signs new media deal ahead of the Club World Cup just weeks after former Match of the Day host's BBC exit

Lineker was initially earmarked to continue working with the BBC through to the 2026 World Cup, but later announced that he would be stepping back for good amid a row over antisemitism.

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1 week ago Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football podcast moves to DAZN following BBC exit

The 64-year-old left his presenting role early following a social media row.

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1 week ago Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football podcast gets new home after BBC exit

The deal comes after the podcast was removed from the BBC’s audio streaming service last week.

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1 week ago Gary Lineker reunited with brother Wayne in wild scenes after 17

Despite the relationship between Gary Lineker and his brother Wayne having been strained through the years, the pair reunited after the former footballer's departure from the BBC

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1 week ago Gary Lineker's final interview with Mohamed Salah 'was CANCELLED' over 'concerns pair would discuss Gaza'

Lineker had been set to continue working with the BBC for next year's 2026 World Cup as the front man of the channel's coverage in North America, as well as leading FA Cup coverage.

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1 week ago Gary Lineker suffers final blow in BBC feud as Mo Salah interview 'blocked over Gaza fear'

Gary Lineker presented his final ever Match of the Day last weekend after leaving the BBC early but a new report has now claimed one of his final interviews was brutally axed

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1 week ago Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day interview with Mo Salah cancelled by BBC

Gary Lineker presented his final ever Match of the Day last weekend after leaving the BBC early but a new report has now claimed one of his final interviews was brutally axed

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1 week ago Gary Lineker reunited with brother Wayne as they neck drinks and party after feud

Gary Lineker and Wayne Lineker necked drinks and partied together just weeks after the former Match of the Day host presented his last show

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker names 'amazing' player he does NOT want to win Ballon d'Or

Gary Lineker believes Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma could win the Ballon d'Or this year, but he has also joked that he does not like goalkeepers

Sport

2 w. ago Man United's first summer signing 'problematic' as Gary Lineker sends six

Manchester United are working on making Wolves forward Matheus Cunha their first summer signing, but Gary Lineker has issued a potential warning about the Brazil international

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer breaks silence on his Match of the Day future after Gary Lineker exit

Gary Lineker waved goodbye to Match of the Day on Sunday night after 26 years presenting the BBC's Premier League highlights show, many of which were spent alongside Alan Shearer

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer makes decision on his Match of the Day future after 'great friend' Gary Lineker's ugly BBC exit

In an exclusive interview, Shearer said he would be continuing his Match of the Day punditry, and called his longtime colleague Lineker a 'brilliant broadcaster.'

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