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A vile antisemitic slur, comparing Tory policies to Nazi Germany and non-stop Brexit bashing: Gary Lineker's social media gaffes and controversies as he is set to step down

He's had a hugely successful career in football and broadcasting, but Gary Lineker has also become known for his tweets in recent years which have attracted significant attention.

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