Boxing promoter Frank Warren has launched a furious rant over Gary Lineker's views on immigration.
Lineker kicked up a star last year when he compared the government's immigration plan to that of Nazi Germany.
It saw the former England international stepped down from his hosting duties on Match of the Day before he returned to the role.
He described the Tory policy as “immeasurably cruel” and called the government’s language “not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s".
Frank Warren fumed at Gary Lineker over his immigration views
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Speaking to the Telegraph, boxing promoter Warren has lambasted Lineker for his outspoken nature and insisted 'the floodgates have opened'.
The Londoner said: "I don’t think you should have to be ashamed about being British.
"But if you’re a white guy, over 50 years of age, you’re starting to be treated as an outsider, as if you don’t matter.”
When pushed on whether he feels like an outsider, Warren replied: “Not particularly. I’m lucky. I’m in a business where people want free tickets.
"But I do see the issue elsewhere, and I don’t think it’s right.
"I didn’t agree with Gary Lineker last year when he put out that tweet about the Conservatives’ asylum policy, saying it was similar to 1930s Germany.
"Seriously, what the f*** are you talking about? Nazi Germany? We’re allowing people in, not taking their property off them.
"We’re a welcoming country. But we should be welcoming legal immigrants, making them go through the process.
Frank Warren insisted that the country must stop allowing illegal immigrants in
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"This illegal dimension is changing the dynamics around schools, housing, hospitals. It’s totally unacceptable.”
Warren also went on to play down the challenges of being a public figure amid several changes in society.
“Nah, not me," he said. "I couldn’t give a s***.
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Gary Lineker was stood down by the BBC after his Nazi comment
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"And the people who keep talking about free speech should back themselves more.
"If you’re on TV or radio, don’t be guarded just because you’re afraid of losing your job.
“It’s wokeism. I guess I’m an old guy now. Look at it another way.
"Do I want my 10-year-old granddaughter going to Wembley and having to use the same bathrooms as men who are out on the beer? No I don’t.”
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