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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Dave Portnoy lashes out at crowd heckling Anti-Semitic slurs during Toronto pizza event
A passer-by shouted 'F*** the Jews' at Dave Portnoy as the Barstool Sports boss was filming his iconic pizza reviews in Toronto. Portnoy was talking to the camera outside Terrazza, where a small crowd had gathered for the latest episode of his popular 'One Bite Pizza Reviews'. But the video was interrupted by the vile Anti-Semitic slur. Some of the youngsters watching Portnoy laughed at the heckler, prompting the Barstool boss to lash out. 'What are you guys f***ing laughing about?' Portnoy shouted. MORE TO FOLLOW
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Match of the Day LIVE: Gary Lineker breaks down in tears in his final appearance following anti-Semitism row
GARY LINEKER broke down in tears at the end of his very last Match of the Day after quitting the BBC following an explosive anti-Semitism row. And the ex-footballer also made a cheeky dig at the BBC in his opening address. He began with: "It wasn't meant to end this way." He paused for a second, before continuing: "But with the title race over and the relegation places confirmed, the Champions League was all we had left to talk about." The ex-Leicester and England forward's departure comes five days after he apologised for sharing a controversial post that caused him huge backlash. And MOTD's highest-paid presenter, reportedly at £1.35million a year has revealed that he will not front BBC's World Cup coverage either. A statement from Lineker read:"I care deeply about the game, and about the work I've done with the BBC over many years. As I've said, I would never consciously repost anything anti-Semitic – it goes against everything I stand for. "However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action." Today, 22:20 By Ian Tuckey What happens next season? The BBC have come up with a new format but tried and tested presenters to replace Gary Lineker next season. The ex-Spurs striker will be followed by: Kelly Cates Mark Chapman Gabby Logan Today, 22:14 By Ian Tuckey Gary delivers 'parting snub' EXCLUSIVE: Gary Lineker ends his Match of the Day career tonight — as details emerged of his parting shot at his BBC boss, writes ELLIE HENMAN. The former England footie captain, 64, looked relaxed in a checked shirt and jeans and smiled as he arrived at the studios. But it came after he recently left colleagues in no doubt about his feelings on BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski. He was seen to snub his boss and made remarks about him which were described as 'blunt'. Lineker started in 1999 alongside Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson and had been due to anchor the BBC's World Cup coverage next year after leaving MOTD. But he took the decision to quit the corporation altogether after he was blasted for reposting a video on social media which criticised Zionism with a picture of a rat — used as an insult to Jews by the Nazis. He has repeatedly apologised. Co-stars and close pals Micah Richards and Alan Shearer were also seen arriving at the MediaCity studios in Salford. Insiders said there was no love lost between Gary and his boss Alex, who took over the top job at BBC Sport from Barbara Slater last April. Today, 22:12 By Ian Tuckey 'Tributes and surprises' expected Match of the Day tonight could be extra different this evening. It's claimed Gary Lineker's swansong appearance will include "tributes" from big names and "a few surprises" too. Today, 22:10 By Ian Tuckey How the Beeb are calling it... Gary Lineker's departure is not just the end of an era - it's also the exit of their highest-paid star. And if anyone reckoned it somehow might not be his final show, the Beeb's online preview of tonight's MOTD appears to confirm otherwise. They called it: "The best of the action from the final day of the Premier League season presented, for the last time, by Gary Lineker." Today, 22:07 By Ian Tuckey Gary's abrupt exit Gary Lineker is half an hour away from presenting his last ever Match of the Day. But his 26 years in the hotseat are coming to a more dramatic end than expected. The England legend was scheduled to front the BBC's World cup and FA Cup coverage next season. But a row over a clip he shared on social media has led to his total resignation from the Beeb. Lineker was accused of antisemitism as a cartoon image of a rat was included in the video. But he insisted he had no idea such images have historically been seen as derogatory towards Jewish people. Now he's poised for an emotional final show tonight - on the last day of the Prem season. Today, 21:57 By Laurence Ryan Last time for Lineker Gary Lineker was spotted arriving at the BBC studios tonight ahead of his final show on Match of the Day. The former Leicester star will no longer appear on the show after today, although his future involvement with the BBC has been ended abruptly due to recent controversy. Today, 21:45 By Laurence Ryan One last dance for Lineker Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Gary Lineker's final appearance on Match of the Day. Lineker first hosted the famous show in the 1999/2000 season, but will be bringing and end to his time presenting the show tonight. He had originally been scheduled to represent the BBC on FA Cup games, and the upcoming 2026 World Cup, but recent controversy means he will not be there. Tonight will end on a sour note for Lineker, as he has to bring the final day action to fans, which also coincides with Leicester's last appearance in the Premier League for at least one season. Tonight's show will focus on the final day of the Premier League season, which saw the Champions League places settled, and saw Liverpool lift the Premier League title.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
German foreign minister shocked at killing of Israeli embassy staff
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed his shock on Thursday at the shooting dead of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington. "Anti-Semitic violence can never be justified," Wadephul said. He was "shocked at the dastardly murder" of the two employees, he wrote on X, adding that his thoughts were with the families of the victims and colleagues in the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The two victims were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum. According to Israeli ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, they were a young couple who were about to get engaged. US police said the suspect has been arrested and that after the killings he allegedly chanted the slogan "free, free Palestine."
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
England great Gary Lineker to leave BBC over anti-semitism row following controversial social media post
Gary Lineker is set to announce he is leaving the BBC and will not front the 2026 World Cup following an anti-Semitism row. The former Leicester City and England striker is bowing out by mutual agreement after 26 years with his final Match of the Day this Sunday. A source told The Sun: 'It is a heartbreaking end to an extraordinary broadcasting career.' Lineker agreed to leave the BBC for good after meeting bosses last week — with a source saying he realised his position was untenable. The Match of the Day host's early departure comes five days after he apologised for sharing a controversial post which saw him accused of anti-Semitism. Ex-England striker Lineker, 64, faced a huge backlash after he reposted a video which criticised Zionism and included an illustration of a rat. He had been due to host the BBC's coverage of the 2026 World Cup but will instead bow out this Sunday. The source said: 'Gary acknowledged his position at the BBC, anchoring the most prestigious tournament in world football, was untenable, and he will not be hosting the World Cup. 'He offered to step down at the end of the season, and did not want the BBC — an organisation he still holds in the highest of esteem — dragged into any further controversy. 'He remains absolutely devastated by the recent turn of events and is deeply regretful about how his post was interpreted. His last Match of the Day will air on Sunday now and he won't be back.' The ex-Tottenham, Everton and Leicester City striker steps back after 26 years with the broadcaster, where he was its highest-paid presenter on £1.35million ($A2.85m) a year. His final years as MOTD host have been marred by his outspoken views and fallouts with bosses. He is now likely to focus on his successful Goalhanger Podcasts business. And those close to the star said his exit means he will be able to speak more freely. They added: 'Gary remains passionate about speaking out over perceived injustices in the world, and will continue to call out things that he believes to be wrong. 'He will be able to speak without the shackles of the nonpartisan BBC, and has already had a lot of TV offers to mull over. 'And, of course, he will be cheering on England like any other fan this summer.' Last Tuesday Gary deleted an Instagram story post from the group Palestine Lobby after he had shared it with his 1.2 million followers. The re-post led to widespread calls for the BBC to drop Gary and the charity Campaign Against Anti-Semitism said it was submitting a complaint to the corporation. In a statement that day Gary's agent said: 'Whilst viewing and reposting a video, Gary did not notice a rodent emoticon added by the author of the post. 'Although if he had, he would not have made any connection. The repost has been removed.' On Wednesday Gary apologised and said: 'On Instagram I reposted material which I have since learned contained offensive references. 'I very much regret these references. I would never knowingly share anything anti-Semitic. It goes against everything I believe in. 'The post was removed as soon as I became aware of the issue. 'Whilst I strongly believe in the importance of speaking out on humanitarian issues, including the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, I also know that how we do so matters. 'I take full responsibility for this mistake. That image does not reflect my views.' BBC Director General Tim Davie addressed the backlash the same day, saying: 'The BBC's reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us. 'And I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that.' Last October The Sun revealed that Gary would quit Match of the Day at the end of this season — but anchor the BBC's 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the World Cup. He previously clashed with bosses for pushing the BBC's impartiality rules but has staunchly defended using social media to speak out.
CNN
13-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Trump administration cuts another $450 million in grants to Harvard, on top of $2.2 billion already frozen
The Trump administration is cutting another $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University – on top of $2.2 billion already slashed – tightening even further its ideological pressure on America's oldest and wealthiest university amid a broader battle over control of US college campuses. '(E)ight federal agencies across the government are announcing the termination of approximately $450 million in grants to Harvard, which is in addition to the $2.2 billion that was terminated' previously, the White House's Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism said Tuesday morning in a statement that called Harvard's campus 'a breeding ground for virtue signaling and discrimination.' Harvard did not immediately respond to the latest White House declaration. Harvard, which sued the Trump administration last month to reverse its initial funding freeze, 'will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,' university President Alan Garber has said. 'Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government.' This is a developing story and will be updated.
