Former England international Gary Lineker, who hosts a soccer program on the BBC, has been banned from appearing on social media after criticizing the government's bill that would not allow illegal immigrants to apply for refugee status. In the matter, the BBC apologized for the confusion.
In addition to clarifying Lineker's return to the program, he said that he would review the guidelines for using social media.
In this matter, the BBC said that the reason for the suspension of Mr. Lineker's appearance was ``violating the guidelines on the use of social media and impairing fairness.'' , Commentators and others boycotted the appearance, and as a result, the programs on the 11th and 12th were broadcast without commentary and with a significantly shortened time.
Regarding this, BBC Chairman Davie apologized on the 13th, saying that "the guidelines were ambiguous and caused confusion," and that experts will review the guidelines, and that Mr. Lineker will return from this weekend's program. clarified.
"It's been a difficult few days, but nothing compared to the hardships of those fleeing persecution and war and having to claim asylum in faraway lands," Lineker wrote on Twitter. He once again appealed for a tolerant immigration policy.
Mr. Lineker was the top scorer at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and also played in Japan's J-League for two seasons starting in 1993 for Nagoya Grampus.