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Gary Lineker looks in good spirits as he joins Mary Berry and her daughter Annabel at day five of Wimbledon after reigniting his war with the BBC

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On Friday, Gary Lineker appeared cheerful while attending the fifth day of Wimbledon, just a few days following his latest critique directed at the BBC.

The broadcaster, who is 64 years old, smiled widely as he strolled around the area before the start of the third round in both the men’s and women’s singles matches.

On Friday, the tennis matches will feature Cameron Norrie and Sonay Kartal, who will represent the United Kingdom in both events, as the temperature drops in preparation for the upcoming finals next week.

At the event, Gary, dressed sharply in a navy suit and sunglasses, wasn’t the sole famous figure. In fact, Mary Berry graced the occasion, accompanied by her daughter Annabel.

On their outing, Mary, aged 90, and Annabel, 55 years old, coordinated their fashion choices with matching floral dresses in harmonious shades of blue.

Or, more casually:
On the day’s adventure, Mary, who’s 90, and Annabel, 55, were dressed alike in flowery blue dresses that went well together.

At the tennis event, renowned British chef Marcus Wareing was spotted alongside his wife Jane, who chose a delightful cream dress adorned with flowers for her attire.

In the men’s single matches, Mattia Bellucci from France faces off against Cameron Norrie of the UK, while Nicolás Jarry of Chile competes against João Fonseca from Brazil.

In this upcoming match-up, Germany’s Laura Siegemund will face off against Madison Keys from the United States. Meanwhile, Diane Parry of France will be competing against Sonay Kartal from the United Kingdom.

Following his criticism of the BBC at a performance on stage at Glastonbury, Gary then made a public statement by shouting, “Long live Palestine.

The ex-captain of the English football team, who recently ended his tenure as host of Match Of The Day after 30 years, criticized executives for straying off course.

Gary voluntarily stepped down from his position as the highest-paid presenter at the BBC, about a year before his contract was due to end, after he faced criticism for sharing a contentious online post that was deemed anti-Semitic in nature.

In his recent Q&A session during the Somerset music festival over the weekend, he implied that those in high positions within the BBC might have had a specific purpose or plan (an agenda).

On a Saturday afternoon, he engaged in a dialogue on stage with Andy Cato, a DJ from Groove Armada and a farming advocate, during the Glastonbury festival.

In an interview, former striker Gary, who played for England, Tottenham Hotspur, and Barcelona, commented on the BBC after working with them for 30 years, saying, “I believe they may have veered off course slightly.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but acknowledge the incredible talent that abounds throughout the BBC. Yet, in this current moment, I feel it’s not accurately represented at the highest echelons of power.

He additionally expressed a sense of compassion towards the corporation’s top executive, Tim Davie (the director-general), remarking, “I empathize with Tim Davie because I think there are higher-ups who have their own objectives.

During the Glastonbury discussion, Gary found himself fielding queries regarding his growing political opinions that have drawn both critique and doubts about the BBC’s neutrality.

The individual in charge of Goalhanger Podcast, which is financially successful, stated: “Since I had such a vast platform, I asked myself why not utilize it? If not for expressing convictions I strongly feel are correct?

I find myself not using Twitter much these days as it seems to have turned into a hostile environment. It’s unfortunate since I had enjoyed using it before, but now I plan to continue sharing content exclusively on Instagram.

At the end of the Q&A session, Gary expressed his desire to witness Kneecap, the Irish rap group whose Glastonbury appearance has stirred up debate and even prompted Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to suggest that the BBC should refrain from airing their performance.

In a different setup, the former footballer pointed out that his stage performance at Glastonbury coincided with another performance they had planned somewhere else within the festival grounds.

Before departing, Lineker told his audience: ‘Free Palestine.’

Last month, Gary encountered criticism following the posting on Instagram of a video from the Palestine Lobby, which included a rat emoji – a symbol historically employed in Nazi propaganda with derogatory connotations against Jews.

Later on, he extended a sincere and unconditional apology, stating: “I have always been committed to avoiding anything that could be perceived as anti-Semitic. This contradicts my core beliefs.

‘The post was removed as soon as I became aware of the issue.

Although I am deeply committed to voicing concerns about humanitarian crises like the one in Gaza, it’s equally crucial for me to consider how we express these views effectively.

I acknowledge that the mistake was made by me, and I deeply regret it. The image doesn’t align with my personal beliefs; it was a slip-up on my end that I sincerely apologize for.

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2025-07-04 14:34

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