Menotti: "Messi is a Martian»

"It's a Martian. It's amazing what we have achieved, "said  Argentine coach César Luis Menotti. compatriot of Messi.

"His deep commitment with the team, their solidarity, prudent and respectful. When he score a goal embraces his colleagues, no celebrates with the croud. When it is bright it becomes impossible to see what it does. Never seen him play poorly. Never. Neither in Barcelona nor in the selection, "said Menotti, who believes" there are no doubts 'about who deserved to win the Golden Ball, although it adds that "it would also be  fair a award for Iniesta.

About Cristiano Ronaldo says he is " individually remarkable", but in this sense "individual plays to win the game." "When she does not get the team playing with ten 'claims, speaking to radio Xarxa.

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Messi and Co. wins in Moscow

A brilliant Messi warmed the frosty Luzhniki stadium. Barcelona beat Spartak Moscow for 3 -0 with 2 goals from Lionel Messi who has one more remarkable exhibition.

With these 2 more goals Messi has equaled Ruud van Nistelrooy as second top scorer in the history of the Champions League. Leo has scored 56 goals and only surpassed by Raúl with 71.

Lionel Messi top scorer in La Liga

This season, Lionel Messi is the top scorer in La Liga with 15 goals in 11 games. Also, Messi is more decisive away from home than at Camp Nou. In the stadium of Barcelona, ​​the Argentine striker scored two goals against Real Sociedad and Real Madrid. As a visitor, he scored two goals against Osasuna, Getafe, Rayo and Mallorca, another hat-trick against Deportivo Coruña.

In Spanish Supercup, scoring twice. And in the Champions League, three: two against Spartak Moscow and the last,  at Celtic Park, that goal was dedicated to his son Thiago.

Messi - I'm the happiest man in the world

Lionel Messi has revealed in social network 'Facebook', that he's very happy with the birth of his son, Thiago Messi.

"Today I am the happiest man in the world, my son has born. Thank God for this gift! Thanks for the support I received from my family. Hugs for everyone, "stated Messi in his Facebook account.

Thiago Messi was born in the Hospital USP Dexeus in Barcelona today.

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Lionel Messi and Fifa golden ball

Lionel Messi undervalues ​​the two goals he scored and helped Barcelona to come out of Vallecas with a strong 5-0 win.

"The most important thing is not to have scored two more goals, but the team came back to wins and that's how we want to continue. Despite the cold, we played well and did not suffer goals with two adapted central defenders  [Adriano and Busquets]. Both were very well, " Said  Messi after the match.

With two goals in this match, Messi brings the count of the season to 13 goals in nine championship matches, overcoming the barrier of 300 (301) in his career. But not really think being closer to winning the Golden Ball: "It is a beautiful achievement but the merit is for the whole team. I share this award  more with my mates because, in football, the prizes are won as a team. "

Messi says that Barcelona is well

"We have overcome a difficult match, but we're focused on tomorrow's match against Celtic. We are good."

Leo Messi Sums in is account at Tencent Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, hes and Barça squad feelings  after the epic Deportivo 4- Barcelona 5 at the Riazor.

As highlighted by the Argentinian star, Barcelona is now with the mind set only on the resumption of the Champions League and to reaffirm the lead in Group F and without urgency to reach the second round of the playoffs.

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Chile 1 Argentina 2 Lionel Messi genius

Lionel Messi scores a great goal and leads Argentina to victory over Chile.

Higuain scored the second but gets injured. Chile had their chances but forgave, and Gutierrez's goal at the end was to little for Chile

Ranking of South American qualifying group  for the World Cup in Brazil.

1.º Argentina 20 points
2.º Ecuador 17 pts.
3.º Colômbia 16 pts.
4.º Venezuela 12 pts.
5.º Uruguai 12 pts.
6.º Chile 12 pts.
7.º Bolívia 8 pts.
8.º Peru 8 pts.
9.º Paraguai 7 pts.

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Chile vs Argentina 1:2 GOALS and HIGHLIGHTS

Argentina 3 Uruguay 0 Messi crucial

Messi led Argentina from the first minute of play.

Despite having good chances to score in the first half but the goalkeeper Muslera always save.

In the second half  Leo Messi scored two goals, one from a free kick and another finalizing a great move from Di Maria.

Messi also had a important role in Kun Agüero goal.

Argentina vs Uruguay 3:0 GOALS HIGHLIGHTS

Tabarez will strengthen the midfield to contain Messi

Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez, defined the starting lineup for Friday's game against Argentina, to South American qualifiers for the World Cup, and will strengthen the midfield trying to figure how to contain Lionel Messi.

 Tabarez will accommodate between owners midfielder Alvaro 'Tata' Gonzalez of the Italian Lazio, noted for his tactical application in the markings.

 Uruguay, champions of America, below the level playing in recent games, which lost 4-0 on their visit to Colombia and drew 1-1 at home against Ecuador, after which it fell to fourth place in the classification.

 If no last minute problems arise, the celestial alignment will be formed by Fernando Muslera, Maximiliano Pereira, Diego Lugano, Diego Godin, Martin Caceres, Alvaro Gonzalez, Egidio Arevalo Rios, Walter Gargano, Diego Forlan, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez.

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Two golden players

Glorious Classic at Camp Nou between Barcelona and Real Madrid tied at all between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored 2 goals and pulled their teams when they were most needed.






A huge classic today in Barcelona. Emotion, controversy and especially the two world  best soccer players  shining intensely scoring the four goals of the game.

Barcelona 2 Real Madrid 2 - Match goals and highlights

Benfica 0 Barcelona 2 Messi recital

Intense match at the Stadium da Luz with Lionel Messi being crucial with 2 assists for goal.

0-1 by Alexis 6 m. 0-2 Fesc Fabregas 55

Striking images in direct of Puyol injury.


At the end of Game Lionel Messi declared to the press:

"We won today which is the most important. Now awaiting us a special game. Dérbis We know how and we are starting to prepare for Real Madrid tomorrow"

Benfica vs Barcelona 0:2 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

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