Gary Lineker left fans divided on social media after showing off his Japanese during Croatia's win against Hajime Moriyasu's side on Monday.
Japan were sent home from the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to the 2018 runners-up at Al Janoub Stadium. Although Japan's journey will not continue beyond the last 16, Lineker got the chance to speak in Japanese during the BBC's coverage.
Lineker played for Japanese side Nagoya Grampus at the end of his glittering career. Injuries hampered the striker's progress in Japan - scoring just four goals in 18 J1 League games - but he still managed to learn some of the language before returning to England.
