Lineker and Shaheen Honored with Amnesty International's Sport and Human Rights Award
Gary Lineker and Natali Shaheen received the Amnesty International's Sport and Human Rights Award for their advocacy for human rights and immigration issues.
Lineker received the award for criticizing the rhetoric used by UK government officials when discussing asylum policy and for his support for refugees.
Shaheen was recognized for her work in promoting the rights of Palestinian women in football.
The award ceremony was criticized by some Conservative MPs.