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Barcelona's Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Muller's 40-year record with first-half double at Betis
Sunday 9th December 21:14

Lionel Messi broke a 40-year-old record for the most goals in a calendar year with a brace in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Real Betis.

Messi versus Muller
Thursday 6th December 13:31

As 2012 draws to its conclusion Lionel Messi finds himself one goal behind Gerd Muller's record of 85 in a calendar year, set in 1972. Here are some of his finest moments.

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is hoping to face Real Betis on Sunday
Thursday 6th December 10:12

Lionel Messi is hoping to face Real Betis on Sunday after escaping a major injury scare last night.

Barcelona sweating on Lionel Messi's fitness after he takes knock to his knee
Wednesday 5th December 22:52

Barcelona are waiting on the results of medical tests before disclosing the full extent of Lionel Messi's knee injury.

Messi versus Muller
Wednesday 5th December 12:06

Watch highlights of Lionel Messi's magic moments as he chases Gerd Muller's record of 85 goals.

Lionel Messi hopes Celtic join Barcelona in last 16 of Champions League
Monday 3rd December 10:39

Lionel Messi believes Celtic's fans deserve to go further in the UEFA Champions League after admitting he has never seen such support.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger thinks Lionel Messi should win Ballon d'Or on 'class'
Friday 30th November 23:04

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not like the Ballon d'Or in principle but admits he would vote for Lionel Messi if the award was decided on 'class'.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta short-listed for 2012 Ballon d'Or
Thursday 29th November 13:57

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta have been short-listed for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Tito Vilanova insists Barcelona are not a one-man side reliant on Lionel Messi
Sunday 18th November 10:45

Tito Vilanova insisted Barcelona were not a one-man side after Lionel Messi scored twice and set up another as the Catalan club powered on at the top of the Primera Division with a 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza.

Tito Vilanova praised Lionel Messi after his brace in Barcelona's 4-2 win at Mallorca
Monday 12th November 11:23

Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova praised Lionel Messi after his brace enabled the Catalans to win 4-2 at Real Mallorca.

Lionel Messi feels Celtic were 'very lucky' to beat Barcelona in Champions League
Friday 9th November 09:26

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi believes Celtic were 'very lucky' to pull off their historic victory over the Catalan giants at Parkhead on Wednesday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo is tired of comparisons with Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Tuesday 6th November 13:38

Cristiano Ronaldo is growing tired of comparisons with Lionel Messi and believes the race for the Ballon d'Or is wide open.

Santos star Neymar says it would be 'a dream' to play alongside Lionel Messi
Friday 2nd November 17:21

Santos ace Neymar has fuelled ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona by saying it would be 'a dream' to play alongside Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi cannot imagine ever leaving Barcelona for Paris St Germain
Tuesday 30th October 13:43

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi claims he cannot even imagine ever leaving the Catalan club.

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi has been presented with the Golden Boot award
Monday 29th October 16:27

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been presented with the Golden Boot award after ending last season as the top goalscorer in Europe.

Wayne Rooney among 23 players on FIFA Ballon d'Or shortlist
Monday 29th October 15:33

Five Premier League players have been named on the shortlist for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or, including Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.

Lionel Messi is keen for Barcelona to maintain their strong form
Sunday 28th October 16:07

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi is hoping his side can maintain their good form after contributing a brace to their 5-0 demolition of Rayo Vallecano.

Ex-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Gareth Bale has potential to be a great
Tuesday 16th October 14:51

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Gareth Bale has the attributes to become one of the greats in world football.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi and he should win the Ballon d'Or
Saturday 13th October 11:46

Jose Mourinho claims Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Lionel Messi.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi says he prefers team success to personal honours
Monday 1st October 12:09

Lionel Messi insists that being a team player is more important to him than any individual honours.

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