Gary Lineker has refused to apologise to Liverpool fans for his "cringe" reaction to Lionel Messi's latest Champions League heroics.
The Barcelona captain scored twice as his side took a 3-0 lead in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
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.
Lineker, a former Barca striker was fronting BT Sport's coverage, alongside Rio Ferdinand and Luis Garcia.
The Match of the Day host was seen jumping for joy with ex-Manchester United skipper Ferdinand after Messi's sumptuous effort.
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The pair have attracted criticism for their celebrations with many Liverpool fans suggesting there was a distinct lack of impartiality.
But Lineker, who also played for Liverpool's fierce rivals Everton , issued a response on social media.
"Seem to have upset a few Liverpool fans by celebrating greatness last night," Lineker tweeted.
"Admittedly it was a bit cringe, but as a former player who loves Barcelona I make no apologies for dancing to the diminutive Dios."
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Lineker had earlier branded Messi the greatest player of all time after his latest dazzling display.
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."
Luis Suarez opened the scoring for Barcelona against his former club as he latched onto a fine pass from Jordi Alba.
Messi then added a second from close range before his incredible free-kick appeared to take the tie away from Liverpool.
