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Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day this weekend after BBC impartiality row

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Gary Lineker is set to return to BBC Match of the Day this weekend following a row over impartiality. The presenter was told to stand down from hosting the popular show on Saturday when he compared language used to launch a new government asylum seeker policy with 1930s Germany in a tweet.

This led to severe disruption of the broadcaster's sports coverage throughout the weekend as pundits walked out in 'solidarity' with Lineker.

The BBC said last night said that talks were 'moving in the right direction' as they worked to resolve the issue and this morning, it has been confirmed that Lineker will return to his hosting duties this weekend.

Gary Lineker said in the statement from the BBC: "I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air." Writing on Twitter, he added: “After a surreal few days, I’m delighted that we have navigated a way through this.

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