Criticism by former footballer Gary Lineker of Britain’s Conservative Government’s plan to deny asylum to migrants arriving by boat sparked controversy in the UK this Wednesday, between those who sympathize and those who believe he should self-censor for his current job. . on the BBC.

Lineker, who is a football commentator on public channels, described yesterday on Twitter as “more than appalling” the bill against illegal immigration brought forward by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and, in response to other users, he argued that their language was reminiscent of Nazi Germany.

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“We receive far fewer refugees than other European countries,” the former Tottenham and FC Barcelona player tweeted. “This is an extremely cruel policy aimed at the most vulnerable people, in language not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 1930s,” he added.

Braverman branded Wednesday in a statement to BBC One the athlete’s comments as “irresponsible” and indicated it was up to the BBC, which has guidelines on impartiality, to decide whether to fire him.

“I’m disappointed, obviously. I think there is no point in comparing our measures, which were legal, proportionate and actually compassionate, with those of Germany in the 1930s,” he said.

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The public broadcaster has indicated they will be having a “frank conversation” with Lineker, the highest paid star, to remind him of his responsibilities. The BBC, however, has different requirements for its staff or freelancers, as it does for athletes, and other news or spaces.

Lineker has presented the popular football program “Match of the Day” since 1999 and is also known for speaking out on controversial issues, for example immigration or Brexit.

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In response to the attacks received in the last few hours, especially from conservative politicians, the former footballer assured today that he has never received “so much love” from his followers.

“Glad to see free speech advocates come out this morning, demanding silence from those they disagree with,” he also said on Twitter. Commenters have warned that she will continue to “try to speak up for the poor souls who have no voice.”

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