Gary Lineker has "apologised unreservedly" after being criticised for sharing a social media post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat. "On Instagram I reposted material which I have since learned contained offensive references," he said in a statement. "I very much regret these references.

Gary Lineker has issued an apology after sharing an Instagram story about Zionism. The image was shared from the group Palestine Lobby, which read: ‘Zionism explained in two minutes’ and featured an illustration of a rat.

The 64-year-old presenter faced criticism after he shared a post on Instagram from the Palestine Lobby group showing a picture of a rat and titled: "Zionism explained in two minutes."