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Fans take aim at 'pathetic' Gary Lineker & call for BBC to sack England legend after ill-judged joke during Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain & France

During BBC Sport's coverage of the first Euro 2024 semi-final, Lineker made a joke, claiming that it had been "all about the left" in France this week, a reference to the recent elections in the country. When France went to the polls, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/the-people-s-victory-france-stars-jules-kounde-aurelien-tchouameni-and-ibrahima-konate-french-election/bltaa14fbe9d4e86f41" target="_blank">a left-wing alliance came out victorious</a>, ensuring Marine Le Pen's far-right party did not take power.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Lineker's controversial comment left a section of fans up in arms.<a href="https://x.com/DaveMUFC___/status/1810766763237466540" target="_blank">@DaveMUFC___</a> wrote: "Gary Lineker with a pathetic political point there at the end.<a href="https://x.com/BBCSport">@BBCSport</a> get rid of this clown."<a href="https://x.com/DannyJo01551036/status/1810794034148909161" target="_blank">@DannyJo01551036</a> wrote: "Gary lineker just before the second half started was again going on about politics BBC needs to sack him now!"<a href="https://x.com/SirHardBoiled77/status/1810779925831459048" target="_blank">@SirHardBoiled77</a> added: "Trust Lineker to shoehorn in about the left in France during half time in the France v Spain game <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/bbcsport?src=hashtag_click">#bbcsport."</a><a href="https://x.com/CurlySpanner007/status/1810767128141910509" target="_blank">@CurlySpanner007</a> said: "Lineker just laughed saying it was all about the left in France and laughed before he handed over to the commentary team.<a href="https://x.com/Ofcom">@Ofcom</a> let’s see what you say about this?"<a href="https://x.com/RicoCharpentier/status/1810769016753156238" target="_blank">@RicoCharpentier</a> concluded: "<a href="https://x.com/BBCSport">@BBCSport</a> <a href="https://x.com/Ofcom">@Ofcom</a> Gary Lineker- 'France is all about the Left this week' This is why Gary Lineker should not be representing a publicly funded, supposedly unbiased media outlet It’s not correct I should have to be concerned with <a href="https://x.com/GaryLineker">@GaryLineker</a>‘s political views watching football."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Lineker has been remarkably active throughout the tournament, working for both the BBC and his The Rest Is Football podcast. Following England's penalty shootout quarter-final win over Switzerland, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gary-lineker-reveals-why-he-got-a-little-bit-emotional-after-seeing-bukaya-saka-score-penalty-for-england-at-euro-2024/blte542387e2a1435f7" target="_blank">he revealed he had felt emotional about Bukayo Saka's spot-kick</a>, and has even <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/next-england-boss-gary-lineker-chelsea-legend-succeed-gareth-southgate-euro-2024/blt848885df23fd2be9" target="_blank">suggested who should replace Gareth Southgate if the Three Lions boss steps down</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Lineker will surely be watching on as England play the Netherlands in the second Euro 2024 semi-final. The clash is on ITV, but the former Three Lions ace will be back in front of the camera for Sunday's final.

WHAT NEXT?

Fans take aim at 'pathetic' Gary Lineker & call for BBC to sack England legend after ill-judged joke during Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain & France | Goal.com

Gary Lineker has been branded &quot;pathetic&quot; by fans after he made an ill-judged joke during the BBC&apos;s coverage of France&apos;s defeat to Spain at Euro 2024.

Fans take aim at &apos;pathetic&apos; Gary Lineker &amp; call for BBC to sack England legend after ill-judged joke during Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain &amp; France