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  • Another Boring Night of Champions League Quarter Finals

    Lionel Messi couldn’t score while Zlatan Ibrahimovic was all alone. Barcelona dominated the falling apart pitch at the San Siro, like they do in every match they’ve played over the past few years, but couldn’t create enough constant pressure to unhinge the Milan defense and beat a very well placed Christian Abbiati.

  • La Liga Title Race – Real Madrid Keep 6 Point Distance From Barcelona

    Real Madrid forgot about their two draws and the meltdown against Villareal. Not having the panicking Jose Mourinho might have even benefited them, as the league leaders routed Real Socieded 5-1, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and reached 101 league goals for Real Madridn. Barcelona had a harder time on their visit to Mallorca, winning 2-0 with Lionel Messi controversially on the score sheet.

  • Great European Clubs All Time Leading Goal Scorers

    Lionel Messi might be the best player in the world today, but the amount of celebrations actually needed from his capturing the top spot on the Barcelona scoring charts should have its limits. Let’s not forget – while Barcelona might be the best club in Europe for the last few years, historically, in terms of continental success, they’re have a few minor clubs ahead of them.

  • Going Along With the Lionel Messi Hero Worship

    Lionel Messi’s brushes with perfection and football immortality seem to just come closer and closer together. After the 5-goal festival against Leverkusen we needed a bit of a rest, but his hat-trick for Barcelona against Granada turned him into the club’s all time leading goal scorer at the age of 24. And so, the festival and cult of personality around him continues.

  • The Top Ten Scorers in FC Barcelona History

    FC Barcelona, the best team in the world these past few years, with one of the greatest sides ever – Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Pique and it goes on. We began our Top Scorers project with Manchester United, and we continue with the Spanish and European Champions. As you’ve probably guessed, Messi, despite being only 24, is here.

  • Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo Can’t Stop Scoring Goals

    Lionel Messi, for the second consecutive season, has scored 50 goals in all competitions for Barcelona, and it’s not mid-March yet. Grabbing a brace in the 2-0 win over Racing Santander, the win didn’t really help Barca catch up to Real Madrid and their 10 point lead at the top of the La Liga, but it did help keep a safe, two goal distance from Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • Lionel Messi Makes it Look Too Easy (Barcelona vs Leverkusen)

    Lionel Messi became the first player in Champions League history to score 5 goals in one match. Forget about Barcelona beating Leverkusen 7-1 and the aggregate score of 10-2. I don’t know what Guardiola is planning for next year and his future in the game, but it seemed like Messi and the rest put on a show just to convince him to stay.

  • Away Teams Enjoy International Friendlies

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Switzerland, his first for the national team, as did Roberto Soldado for Spain. Arjen Robben saved his best for last with a brace and injury time winner against England, France stunned the Germans and Clint Dempsey scored the only goal in the United States’ first win over Italy.

  • Messi Four Goals and Barcelona Show Won’t Help Win La Liga

    Lionel Messi scoring four goals against Valencia in the 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona did his Pichichi bid and climb up the all time ranks a world of good, but with a 10 point gap from Real Madrid in the La Liga table, it looks like the title will be leaving Barca’s grip for the first time since 2008.

  • Alexis and Messi Too Much for Bayer (Leverkusen vs Barcelona)

    Lionel Messi added a third and final dagger in the closing minutes to make sure Leverkusen had no chance of having any hope of coming out for the first leg with at least a draw, and no chance of making the Champions League quarter finals this season, joining Alexis’ double to give Barcelona a 3-1 win in the first leg.