A statement issued by the BBC on Friday said that the ex-footballer, 62, had breached impartiality guidelines.
Gary Lineker is stepping back from his role as a presenter on Match of the Day until an "agreement" is reached with BBC bosses over his social media use.
Lineker was criticised by UK ministers after he likened the language used by the government over its Illegal Migration Bill to that "used by Germany in the 30s". However, he has repeatedly insisted that he will stand by his words. "This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in lanhguage that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s."
“The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting Match Of The Day until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media. When it comes to leading our football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none.
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