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Real Madrid vs Barcelona – A Change of Direction

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might be the most talented players on the pitch when Real Madrid host Barcelona in the 163rd La Liga Clasico, but the result of the match will be decided by which team will be able to dictate their pace and style on the match.

December 9, 2011
Zlatan Doesn’t Get His Revenge (Milan vs Barcelona)

Lionel Messi was involved in all three Barcelona goals (goal, assist and a set up) as Barca fought off a combative Milan side which came back twice through Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Kevin-Prince Boateng, not finding enough to come back from 3-2 at the San Siro.

November 23, 2011
Messi Isn’t the Only Problem (Argentina vs Bolivia)

Lionel Messi continues to disappoint when wearing the Argentina shirt, unable to impress as La Albiceleste finished their home game in South American World Cup Qualification tournament against Bolivia in a 1-1 draw, leaving to the sound of boos and jeers from the home fans.

November 11, 2011
The Best Way to Compare Messi and Ronaldo in 2011

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are pretty even when it comes to statistical comparisons, with both players scoring 53 goals last season. Titles? That’s a different story.

November 10, 2011
Cristiano Ronaldo at 100 Goals and Other Statistical Ponderings

Half a day after Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals at Lyon, making it his 99th and 100th goals for Real Madrid. Twenty Four hours after Lionel Messi nailed his hat trick, making it 202 goals for Barcelona in his career. The comparisons can’t, won’t stop. But the goals just won’t stop.

November 3, 2011
The Ballon d’Or Joke of a Shortlist

The 23 player shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award is filled with mostly Barcelona and Real Madrid players, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fighting for another award. Quite a few names on the list don’t really belong there.

November 1, 2011
Pele Keeps His Own Legend Alive

At 71, Pele is still walking around telling everyone how great he was, how he’s the greatest footballer ever, and how there will never be another him. One of a kind.

October 28, 2011
Cristiano Ronaldo Back to His Scoring Ways

Cristiano Ronaldo needed only 14 minutes to score his third hat trick of the season, leading Real Madrid to a 4-0 win over Malaga, moving to the top spot, where they feel natural, while Lionel Messi couldn’t convert an injury time penalty as Barcelona slipped to a 0-0 draw with Sevilla at home.

October 22, 2011
Barcelona, Lionel Messi and the Goals that Just Don’t Stop

Lionel Messi scored twice, reaching 39 career Champions League goals, leading Barcelona to another 5-0 thrashing, their third so early in the season, this time over BATE Borisov, making it 20 goals scored in their last four matches, conceding only twice.

September 28, 2011
Messi Answers Ronaldo with a Hat Trick (Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid)

Barcelona had no problems with an aspiring but clearly unprepared Atletico Madrid side, beating the visitors 5-0 at the Nou Camp with Lionel Messi providing another vintage performance, scoring a brilliant hat-trick.

September 24, 2011