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The Match of the Day host's tweet comparing the UK's new Illegal Migration Bill to Nazi Germany has caused a headache for his employers

Good Morning Britain hosts Kate and Ben posed the question of whether celebrity public figures should weigh in, amid Gary Lineker’s criticised comments on the government's asylum policy

Football legend faces “impartiality” rap just weeks after it emerged BBC chairman Richard Sharp had introduced someone to ex-Prime Minister to guarantee loan

Piers Morgan has now issued a statement regarding pal Gary Lineker's refusal to back down amid his row with BBC bosses, following the Match of the Day presenter likening the current UK government to using similar language Nazi Germany did in the 30s

Emily Maitlis, who was once found to have breached impartiality rules during her time at the BBC, has offered her thoughts on the saga involving Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, the government and her former employer

It comes after the BBC confirmed earlier today that they would speak to Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he compared the government's new asylum policy to Nazi Germany in a tweet

The BBC are set to hold talks with Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he described the government's new Illegal Migration Bill "beyond awful" on social media

Antony's Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday - casting further doubt over whether the Brazilian is worth his £85million price tag

Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table - but only thanks to Reiss Nelson's last-minute winner against Bournemouth

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remains an admirer of Frenkie de Jong and could reignite his interest in light of Barcelona's continuing financial troubles

JOHN CROSS' COLUMN: The success of England's Lionesses will be rewarded with a new TV deal, while the BBC's choice of Premier League coverage now looks inspired

The taxman is arguing that the presenter owes the bill in relation to income received from BBC and BT Sport between 2013 and 2018 - but former striker's lawyer says HMRC should be looking at the broadcasters

It has emerged that Match of the Day's legendary commentator John Motson was in attendance at a Sutton United match just two weeks before passing away peacefully at the age of 77

The great John Motson, who has died at the age of 77, was the sound of football in England for over 50 years, taking fans through giant-killings, quests for World Cup glory and some of the English game's greatest moments.

John Motson has died at the age of 77 and the Englishman will always be remembered for his iconic pieces of commentary, though he was modest about how his career started

Former BBC commentator John Motson passed away on Thursday aged 77 after an iconic 50-year broadcasting career which saw him cover 10 World Cups and 29 FA Cup finals

John Motson enjoyed a 50-year career with the BBC with his influence on the British game made clear with the heartfelt tributes following his death, aged 77, having covered 20 international tournaments, as well as a staggering 29 FA Cup finals.

John Motson has died aged 77 with tributes pouring in for the iconic commentator and a host of his most memorable moments being recalled by football fans

Sir Alex Ferguson managed some of the greatest Manchester United players in their history and so his all-time XI is a who's who of the best to ever wear the famous shirt

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table with a dramatic last-gasp victory at Aston Villa as Manchester City dropped points against Nottingham Forest

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker poured salt on Chelsea wounds during another damaging day for manager Graham Potter as the Blues fell to defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge

By now it is well known that Michael Owen and Alan Shearer do not see eye-to-eye, but the reasons behind their bitter fall-out date back to more than a decade ago

John Brooks incorrectly ruled out an Arsenal goal for VAR against Brentford - which could have implications on the title race - and has been taken off duty for Arsenal vs Man City and Liverpool vs Everton this week

Emma Jones, who hosts Match of the Day spin-off MOTDx and other shows, has received another misogynistic message on social media and has hit out at the unacceptable troll

The BBC's coverage of Liverpool's win against Wolves at Molineux on Tuesday night was interrupted after porn noises were heard - leaving Gary Lineker and viewers red-faced