Messi sets new record, scores against 19 La Liga teams in a row

Lionel Messi’s goal against Celta Vigo in Saturday’s 2-2 draw means that the Barcelona star has now found the net against each opponent in La Liga this season.

The Argentina international beat Celta goalkeeper Javi Varas from close range in the 73rd minute after being set up by Cristian Tello to make it 2-1 for the Blaugrana, and take his season’s…

Messi surpasses 300-goal mark for Barcelona

Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura hailed 300-goal Lionel Messi after the Argentine’s double helped his side come from a goal down to beat Granada 2-1.

Messi’s first goal Saturday was also his 300th in a Barcelona jersey and Roura was particularly relieved for his efficiency in front of goal on a night…

Messi extends Barcelona contract until 2018

The Argentine attacker, who has been a Camp Nou player since 2000, signed a new deal on Thursday which ties him to the Liga giants for a further five years

Lionel Messi has signed a new Barcelona contract, extending his stay at the club until 2018.

The Argentine attacker – who joined the Blaugrana in 2000 – originally had a deal…

Stephen Keshi did not vote Ronaldo or Messi for Ballon D’Or

It has been revealed that Stephen Keshi, did not vote for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi – two of the strong favourites – to win the 2012 Ballon D’Or.

The Super Eagles boss instead filled in Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba and Robin van Persie in that order for the ultimate individual honour in world football.

Messi Makes History: Wins Ballon d’Or For Four Consecutive Years

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, still only 25, won the World Player of the Year award for an unprecedented fourth year running on Monday.

The award came after a year in which the Barcelona player scored a record-breaking 91 goals for club and country.

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was second in…

Barca Secure Futures Of Messi, Xavi And Puyol

Barcelona secured the futures of leading players Lionel Messi, Xavi and Carles Puyol with renewed contracts on Tuesday.

Müller hails Messi for breaking goalscoring record

Gerd Mueller has paid tribute to Lionel Messi for breaking his record of most goals in a calendar year. Mueller scored 85 times for Bayern Munich and West Germany in 1972 but Messi has eclipsed that with 86 goals for Barcelona and Argentina in 2012.

“My record stood for 40 years – 85 goals in 60 games. Now…

86: Messi breaks calendar year goal record as Barca wins Betis 2-1

Lionel Messi became the player to score the most goals in a calender year after his double led Barcelona to a 2-1 win over Betis in their Liga clash at at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Sunday. The Argentine etched his name in football history with his 85th and 86th goals for club and country in 2012, breaking the…

Lionel Messi injured

Lionel Messi was carried off on a stretcher with an apparent knee injury as Barcelona was held to 0-0 by Benfica at Camp Nou in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Messi, who went on as a reserve in the 58th minute, collided with Benfica goalkeeper Artur in the 85th and was in obvious pain from his left knee.

Messi is only…

Ibrahimovic Ready To Vote Against Messi – Ballon D’Or

The Barcelona superstar, who has picked up the coveted award in the last three years, has once again been shortlisted alongside teammate Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ibrahimovic was included in the initial list of 23 players, but did not make the final cut presented by FIFA and France Football earlier this week.

As captain of the Sweden national team, he is eligible to vote,…