Tag: Lionel Messi
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Barcelona’s April fall
Spring has well and truly rained on the Barcelona parade and the abundant 38-game unbeaten streak has withered to three consecutive league defeats for the first time since 2003 and a quarter-final exit from a Champion
Watch: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi launches headbutt on Roma’s Yanga-Mbiwa
Lionel Messi is not only considered to be the best footballer on the planet by many, but he’s also regarded as a model professional, with a calm manner and a likeable character. However, during Barcelona’s frien
Watch: Lionel Messi waxwork unveiled in New York
Lionel Messi, the little Argentinian magician, hasn’t had a bad year really, has he? He’s just won La Liga and could end the season with three winners medals on his mantlepiece should Barca do the treble. He’s also had a
Record breaker Messi’s first goal for Barcelona
If you were living under a rock over the weekend you might not be aware of the incredible record breaker that is, Lionel Messi. The little magician from Argentina shot himself to the top of La Liga’s all-time scorers’ tab
World Cup: fan gets in the same elevator as the entire Argentinian squad
You’re at the World Cup celebrating what really has been a beautiful tournament and desperate to get a glimpse of some your heroes close up. Then, all of a sudden, you walk into an elevator that the entire Argentina squad ju
Lionel Messi’s stunning winner against Iran turned into brilliant animation
There have been some memorable moments during the World Cup so far and, with the list continuing to grow, we’re in for a superb rest of the tournament. Arguably one of the standout goals from Brazil, especially at the m
Lionel Messi’s World Cup showing: why mock a potential legend?
Lionel Messi’s average World Cup displays of the past have been one of the main talking points heading into this year’s tournament in Brazil. They heightened somewhat before Argentina’s game against Bosnia, with peop
Messi to secure legacy at the World Cup?
No trophies, no Ballon d’Or and no La Liga’s Golden Boot for Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi. Some might say the little Argentinian magician has been under a bit of rare pressure during the 2014 campaign e
Lionel Messi refused to shake hands with Atletico’s players after title decider
It’s impossible to slate Lionel Messi; the man’s a gent and conducts himself brilliantly compared to most footballers. He’s also a phenomenally talented player, which helps his cause a bit. However, Messi hasn’t covered hi
All of Lionel Messi’s 371 goals for Barcelona
The phenomenal Lionel Messi broke Paulino Alcantara’s 369 goals in 357 appearances for Barcelona on Sunday night after scoring a hat-trick which helped Tata Martino’s men to a 7-0 victory over Osasuna, and taking his Barca career