Surprise, surprise, Barcelona’s wonder-kid is on top of the world. His club wins six trophies, and the Argentine has picked up UEFA’s Ballon d’Or, and now FIFA’s World Player of the Year. Messi becomes the first Argentinian to win the award since its inception in 1991. Messi finished second in the voting [...]
I just wanted to post a couple of videos I ran across on Youtube that compared Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. Maradona is arguably the greatest player to play the game, but Messi’s exploits can’t go unnoticed either. If Argentina are able to put it together and win the World Cup next summer, which they [...]
Barcelona are worried over the injury that forced Lionel Messi out of yeterday’s 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola has said that Messi was replaced due to discomfort, but that more tests will be run today, and the outlook is not good. The timing of a serious injury for Messi could [...]
Tonight, Lionel Messi will take part in the biggest international match of his career. Argentina must win in Paraguay if they wish to snag a direct qualification spot out of South America. If Argentina lose, Paraguay will automatically gain qualification, and further shut the door on the Albicelestes. Messi must show his world-class status and [...]
UPDATE: According to the Daily Mail, Lionel Messi has signed a two year extension to his new contract, keeping him at Barcelona until 2016. Messi’s extension takes weekly salary up to $293,ooo. His buyout fee has also been raised from $215M to $365M. Do you think City can afford this?
Coming off a season where his side [...]
If you haven’t seen this goal before, or even if you have, you’ll understand why there is so much hype around this player. Messi picks the ball up inside his own half, dribbles through 6 or 7 players, and finally finishes off his mazey run. Make sure you watch it from every angle. [...]