Micah Richards broke 'major broadcasting rule' during live show on BBC

Micah Richards 'broke' a broadcasting golden rule on BBC One on Monday night.

The former Manchester City and England defender has been a regular on panels as part of the BBC's Euro 2024 coverage.

He was once again a pundit for the latest fixture, joining Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Jose Fonte for analysis of Portugal's penalty shoot-out win over Slovenia in the round of 16.

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo missing an extra time penalty, Portugal advanced on spot-kicks after Diogo Costa made three saves to set up a quarter final showdown with France on Friday.

At half-time, Richards took a look at Portugal's disappointing first-half showing and then mentioned that he had a connection with manager Roberto Martinez, formerly of Belgium, Everton, Wigan and Swansea.

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He said: "I worked with Roberto. He’s so on it with his tactics, details of it, he knows exactly what to do."

Lineker then asked Richards, "Where did you work with him?" to which he sheepishly replied, "On another broadcaster."

Long-time presenter Lineker then clarified that Richards would have been fine to mention the broadcaster by name.

He added: "I thought you meant as a coach.

"I’m going through all the clubs. It’s ok to mention other broadcasters, Micah. Relax, relax."

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As well as the BBC and the Rest is Football podcast, Richards also works for both Sky Sports and CBS Sports - covering the Premier League and the Champions League respectively.

Martinez has worked for the American broadcaster alongside Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, Peter Schmeichel and Richards on the popular 'Golazo' Champions League show.

Portugal take on France in Hamburg at 8pm on Friday, the winner advancing to the semi-finals against either Spain or Germany.

Earlier on Monday France knocked out Martinez's former side Belgium courtesy of a late Jan Vertonghen own goal in Dusseldorf.