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Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role as Match of the Day presenter, the BBC said in a statement.
The presenter has come under fire for her impartiality after comparing the language she used to launch the new Government asylum policy to 1930s Germany.
They will not present the show until there is an agreement on the use of social media.
A BBC spokesman said: “The BBC has had extensive discussions with Gary and his team recently.
“The BBC has decided that it will withdraw from presenting Match Of The Day until we have an agreed and clear position on the use of social media.
“When it comes to football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none.
“We have never said that Gary should be a free zone of opinion, or that he cannot have an opinion on issues that are important to him, but we said that he should stay away from taking sides on party political issues or political controversies.”
The row was sparked by his response on Twitter to a Home Office video in which Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced the Government’s plan to stop migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
The former England striker wrote: “There is no massive influx. We are taking fewer refugees than other major European countries.
“It’s just a very cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in a language not dissimilar to what Germany used in the 30s.”
He has since faced criticism from Downing Street, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and Ms Braverman, who accused him of “minimizing the unfathomable tragedy” of the Holocaust.
Linker tweeted on Thursday that he was “really looking forward” to presenting Match Of The Day on Saturday.
The 62-year-old posted: “Well it’s been an interesting few days.
“Glad that a story out of all proportion seems to be down and looking forward to featuring @BBCMOTD on Saturday.
“Thank you again for all the incredible support. It’s been overwhelming.”
He previously told reporters outside his home in London that he remained critical of immigration policy and did not fear a suspension by the BBC.
More to follow…
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