Gary Lineker has been lauded by republican rappers Kneecap, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and his ex-wife after his BBC exit - but there is muted support from Match of the Day colleagues, MailOnline can reveal today.
The 64-year-old broadcaster faced heavy criticism last week after sharing the post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat, historically used as an anti-Semitic insult.
But his ex-wife Danielle Bux has called him 'one of the most decent, honorable human beings I know'.
While Richard Bacon, who left the BBC's Blue Peter in disgrace over his cocaine use, said he is 'a brave and principled man'.
Lineker will leave his presenting role at the BBC after Sunday's MOTD and will no longer front its coverage of the 2026 World Cup or the FA Cup next season.
