Gary Lineker responds to Liverpool fans' criticism of his Lionel Messi celebration
Gary Lineker has refused to apologise to Liverpool fans for his "cringe" reaction to Lionel Messi's latest Champions League heroics.
Messi's second goal, his 600th for the club, was a stunning free-kick from fully 35 yards and sent fans inside the Nou Camp wild. The Match of the Day host was seen jumping for joy with ex-Manchester United skipper Ferdinand after Messi's sumptuous effort. But Lineker, who also played for Liverpool's fierce rivals Everton , issued a response on social media."Admittedly it was a bit cringe, but as a former player who loves Barcelona I make no apologies for dancing to the diminutive Dios."Reflecting on the goal, he posted: "WOW! Just Wow. Messi scores his 600th goal for Barcelona with as good a freekick as you’ll ever see. The little genius defies logic.
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