Gary Lineker: I Wouldn’t Do Beckham’s Qatar World Cup Role

Emma Barnett meets sports broadcaster and former England footballer Gary Lineker to discuss the controversy surrounding Qatar hosting the upcoming World Cup, why he thinks footballers are often treated unfairly and his three golden rules when it comes to posting on Twitter. Interview recorded on Nov 9, 2022.
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[@petrichor499]

Funny how he can boycott the opening ceremony to preach against watching it, but he has no problem watching the games and accept money to commentate on their games. Boycott 100% or nothing

[@ozsafi4923]

What I love about England is he worked for the Qatar government on Al Jazeera doing the CL Commentry from 2008 to 2012 and made over 1.6 million pounds and nobody finds it ironic for him to Diss Becks. That shows me England is a mentally sick place now

[@naceraher9632]

hypocrite

[@krumpet1988]

But you did do it Gary, you worked for Al Jazeera Sports for years - no problem cashing the Qatari money then?

[@eg3297]

In 2016 me and my son were in Euston Station in London travelling to Liverpool .. as I was busy getting the tickets my son shouted "Gary linker dad" .. I want to have a picture with him .. but because I was getting the tickets he couldn't take the picture ... while we were sitting in our house in Cairo watching world Cup final he said .. praise to god you were busy that day, otherwise the picture of that "hypocrite" would have been in our gallery

[@fooddrinkfusion1013]

Gary Lineker slammed for pocketing £1.6m from Qatar as he criticises ... 4 days ago - Gary Lineker has sparked backlash after reportedly pocketing £1.6million while working for Qatar's state reporter

[@HA-kf9kk]

Gary is a hypocrite, I have no respect for him

[@ask90210]

Gary why do you think arabs are not equal . Respect fifa. Respect qatar. and stop thinking only one way of life is worth living .your way

[@deflategate1297]

We all got problems can’t be pointing fingers

[@GHOST-ig6bi]

But he will take 1.6 million from the same people via Al Jazeera before virtue signalling

[@andybud1983]

If he objects to a Qatar world cup so much, why is he hosting it on the BBC? I'm sure he could ask to step aside, but he won't, because he virtue signals.

[@funny573ff]

He barks loud to drown out the sounds of hypocrisy screaming inside his brains.

[@hazarddavid6987]

Gary Lieneker...lost his soul...Lie thru his skin...

[@truth_beauty]

This is what a hypocrite should talk about.

[@hamadalmejbel7610]

“He wouldn’t do it”… as if the Qataris would give this degenerate this type of deal 🤣

[@batboy.]

Gary, you worked for Bein sports dont forget!......he is a plonker Gary.

[@davidhartley2926]

You would have jumped at it Lineker, if you were asked. Anything for some cash in your back pocket.

[@we_are_back1]

I became a Muslim after my visit to the Arab countries, and what a right decision I made. I am happy that I entered Islam

[@shahalom6233]

What is the big issue here for a middle east country to host world cup? I don't quite understand, do you think and feel middle east are beneath you? LOL grow up Gary Lineker

[@deflategate1297]

I just don’t like it cause it’s too hot and they had to change the date that’s it nothing against middle East

[@KhakhaKhakha-ds4ff]

@@deflategate1297 as an Arab person witnessing this WC, I totally agree with you for this point. Many students are not able to attend or even watch the games because of the timing, apart from that, I spent a week in Qatar during this WC and everything is almost perfect.

[@deflategate1297]

@@KhakhaKhakha-ds4ff yeah always wanted to travel to middle east and explore the ancient ruins and history

[@KhakhaKhakha-ds4ff]

@@deflategate1297 you are more than welcome anytime you want. However, you will probably gonna be shocked from the kindness and hospitality of ppl over there, in contrast to what western media shows.

[@mohamedalamry9248]

Jealous

[@brokenSnake]

Linekar is a nobody. Qatar wouldn't pay him 5 dollars

[@andrewbernard4866]

Unfathomable - Precisely Thanks Sir Lineker However, I support fair chance to every nation to host world cup

[@ozsafi4923]

he worked for the Qatar government on Al Jazeera doing the CL Commentry from 2008 to 2012 and made over 1.6 million pounds

[@berniefynn6623]

Racially diverse is not an ENGLISH team

[@Hozms]

It is only an issue because he did not get paid.

[@syakiraazahra2866]

Gary ...dia tersesat oleh media barat..kasihan sekali

[@oliurrahman9103]

GARY YOUR HYPOCRISY REEKS ..you took millions for Qatar alcazar which is state owned 🤔

[@radio3189]

You lost the bid. Get over it! The World (World Cup) doesn’t & shouldn’t revolve around your weather patterns and seasons, nor your whims or ideas. It’s a WORLD cup!!

[@WhatTimeIsIt999]

He won't do Beckhams role but would work for Al Jezeera and take millions from them instead. Lineker you are th definition of a hypocrite

[@Pray5_a_day]

If you believe anything this hypocrite says. Think again. He’s sat there counting his Qatari Riyals while criticising Qatar all month on BBC in his comfort zone studio. Qatari secretary general even called him out many times to sit down and discuss what his problem really is but he bottled it. Then Mr Lineker denied being offered a chance a speak with him. So not just a hypocrite but also a liar. Get him of our TV!!

[@KAte-ng9zg]

Can someone ask Gary whether he would work with Isreal if the answer is yes, when they have occupied and abused the rights of many for decades then he's just plain racist. If the answer is no then he actually understands humanity, right and wrong. Let's see eh!

[@StevesAlwaysright-vn6jt]

No he wouldn't do a Beckham role but takes millions doing cl games and would be fine if the the UK borders was to let all the world's criminals in thats landing on uk shores in boats how ironic he is the muppet

[@trina415]

Guys a tool

[@saadbenkirane4570]

Wait so he admits he was against it from the start. Before anything about corruption or migrante workers came out. So you are against it because its a Muslim arab country thank you for confirming was actually starting to think he cared about human life. cant wait to hear the opening monologue for the 2026 USA world cup on wars and human death. will have popcorn ready but i feel i might be disappointed and watch an opening ceremony and football instead.