Barcelona 4-0 Espanyol Highlights Messi 4 Goals Video 5 May 2012

In the Spanish Primera liga game we had Barcelona taking on Espanyol and it was the last home game for Pep Guardiola who will be leaving at the end of the month and it was a sublime performence by the home side who ran riot or should I say Leo Messi ran riot yet another time as he scores 4 goals in the single game to win the game for Barcelona.

[ Barcelona 1-0 ]Messi puts Barca in front! The free kick took a nick off Baena en route to the back of the net, but only one man is claiming that!

[ Barcelona 2-0 ] Messi scores from the penatly spot to make it 2-0 in the night and its his 70th goal of the season. Epic !

[ Barcelona 3-0 ] Messi scored his third of the night to complete his hatrick with a great finish and its his 71st goal of the season. Is he human ?

[ Barcelona 4-0 ] Messi scores again from the penatly spot to make it 4-0 for Barca and its his 50th league goal of the season and total of 72 goals this whole season in all competitions.

Match Results and Highlights
[ FC Barcelona 4-0 Espanyol ]
12' [1 - 0] L. Messi
64' [2 - 0] L. Messi (pen.)
74' [3 - 0] L. Messi
79' [4 - 0] L. Messi (pen.)

Lionel Messi 1st Goal Video vs Espanyol

Lionel Messi 2nd Goal Video vs Espanyol

Lionel Messi 3rd Goal Video vs Espanyol

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Barcelona 4-1 Malaga Highlights Messi Hattrick Goals Video 2 May 2012

In the La Liga matches played in the Wednesday where Real Madrid could become Champions of Spain while FC Barcelona scored 4-1 in the game as Leo Messi was on top of his form as he scored a hattrick and it will be interesting to see how it goes about. You can tune in here to watch the live action of the game here while full match highlights will be available here shortly.

An early Puyol goal looked to have been cancelled out by a Rondon header, but a penalty from Messi has taken Barcelona a goal up going into the break. I'll be back in 15 minutes for the second half, but in the meantime you can watch the goals video.

Match Results and Highlights
[ Barcelona 4-1 Malaga ]
13' [1 - 0] C. Puyol
26' [1 - 1] S. Rondon
35' [2 - 1] L. Messi (pen.)
59' [3 - 1] L. Messi (pen.) Duda
64' [4 - 1] L. Messi

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Lionel Messi 5 Goals Video vs Bayer Leverkusen Champions League Record

Barcelon's Leo Messi became the first player ever to score 5 goals in a Champions league match and he is currently leading the goal scoring charts of this years event and the way he is playing at the moment he will go down as the greatest goal scorer in the history of UEFA Champions league.

He scored 4 goals in a match before but this time in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tie against German team bayer Levekusen he just put together a great form and scored 5 goals and all of them were sublime finishes which makes this epic performence even more to remember.

here are the goals video of the Messi goals and people around the world would remember this goal scoring performene all their life as he helped barcelona match the 7-1 scoreline which was produced by Manchester United against Roma several years ago.

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Messi relaxed ahead of showdown

Lionel Messi is "relaxed" ahead of the Champions League Final and admits he wants to stay with Barcelona for the rest of his career.



Already regarded as an all-time great by many, 23-year-old Messi, whose side face Manchester United on Saturday, said: "It's a privilege. It hasn't put any extra weight on my shoulders.



"I love seeing people enjoying themselves while watching me and my team-mates playing and to be able to win all these titles for them.



"I always take things easy - and I'm very relaxed about it because things have gone our way for a long time.



"My idea is to stay at Barcelona," he said. "It's true that in football you never know what is going to happen - one day you are here and two years later you are transferred [for example].



"But as far I'm concerned I would like to play for Barcelona forever."



When asked about Saturday's opponents United, Messi conceded that he does not follow English football too closely.



"Not really - to be honest with you I don't [watch] much football at all but I know that they are a very strong side and well deserved champions of a very difficult league," he stated. "That says it all.



"I'm not sure where their weaknesses are because they are a very strong side, very physical and extremely efficient in all their lines.



"I'm one of those players that doesn't look too much at the opposition and concentrates about what we need to do. This is a one-off game - but we have to think about us.



"We all know what we are capable of because of what we have showed during the whole season. We got to this final in good shape, the guys are up for it. We can't wait for the game to kick off and to probe ourselves once more [to see whether] we can win this again."



Barcelona beat United 2-0 in the 2009 Champions League in Rome, although Messi is unsure how different his side are now - if at all.



He commented: "It's always difficult to compare but what is true is that both teams [Barcelona in 2009 and Barcelona in 2011] showed some great football - and both always tried to play attractive football that people loved to watch.



"We always try to stick to our game and tried to develop our game every time we played - and we've always achieved big things. In 2009 we won the Champions League in a very impressive style and [after that] winning La Liga again and again.



"So I would like to think that some of us are just a bit more experienced this time round.



"We arrived to the final in top form and only a step away from making history once more."



Of United's individuals, Messi said England striker Wayne Rooney was a threat.



"He's a huge player, very skilful and very quick," he added. "He's scored many great goals and is a fully rounded player that can create danger at any time."



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Messi : Real Madrid, Barcelona Watching Javier Hernandez

Lionel Messi has no doubts that Barcelona and Real Madrid are tracking Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

The Barcelona superstar himself has admitted his admiration for Chicharito.

Messi said : “Hernandez is definitely one of the reasons why United have done so well,”.

“I think it’s really cool that a South American player gets a breakthrough at a club like Manchester United. I would say that he has a great potential and he’s worth looking after in the future.

“Hernandez is definitely a player that could fit in here in Barcelona. He speaks Spanish and he’s got a great style of play.

“He’s very unpredictable when he’s challenging his opponent and that’s something we consider as a great strength in our team.

“I’m sure both Barcelona and Real Madrid are watching a player like him.”

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Sir Alex Ferguson To Pick Cristiano Ronaldo Over Lionel Messi

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he would take Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo over Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.

The Manchester United manager admitted his admiration for both players.

He said: “Messi or Ronaldo? They’re two great players. I’ve got ­loyalties towards ­Ronaldo and know the qualities he’s got. He’s an unbelievable, fantastic player, with two great feet, he’s quick and great in the air.

“Messi is a different type of player altogether, but equally brings ­fantastic qualities to his football.”

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Lionel Messi To Break 60 Year-Old Spanish Scoring Record

Reports are out claiming that Lionel Messi is on the brink of breaking a 60 year-old Spanish scoring record.

The Barcelona star’s winner against Champions League opponents Shakhtar Donetsk was his 48th goal of the season.

Telmo Zarra scored the same number of goals in the 1950-51 campaign, but the Argentine international is likely to increase his tally and break the record during the remainder of the season.

Last season, Messi totalled 47 goals, matching the record set by Ferenc Puskas in a Real Madrid shirt in 1959-60 and also equalled the feat set by Ronaldo with Barcelona in 1996-97.

Telmo Zarra

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Gerard Pique : Messi Is More Dangerous Than Cristiano Ronaldo

Gerard Pique has said that he has no doubts that Lionel Messi is a bigger talent than Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Barcelona defender declared that the Argentine international is more dangerous on the ball and difficult to defend against.

“Messi has more. He is crucial while Ronaldo is spectacular. Ronaldo dribbles well, has an excellent aerial game, but Leo is more direct with the ball. He is simply more dangerous for defenders,” said Pique.

“Ronaldo is a little easier to defend against.”

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Lionel Messi To Be Ready For Villarreal Clash

Interesting news are out and Barcelona have allayed injury fears concerning superstar Lionel Messi.

The 23-year-old missed Argentina’s friendly with Costa Rica this week because of a worry over his right groin, but Barcelona are satisfied it is nothing serious and he could yet face Villarreal on Saturday.

“Leo Messi arrived this morning at Barcelona, along with his team-mates (Diego) Milito and (Javier) Mascherano,” read a club statement.

“After completing tests the doctors have ruled out any adductor muscle injury in his right leg.

“The player will continue physio treatment until Saturday and will then be evaluated ahead of the match against Villarreal.”

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Barcelona To Lose Lionel Messi For Villarreal Clash

Lionel Messi has been rated as doubtful for Saturday night’s Primera Division game at Villarreal after the Barcelona forward suffered an adductor injury.

Messi, now age 23, suffered the injury in training with his national team and coach Sergio Batista elected not to risk the FIFA Ballon d’Or winner.

Speaking before kick-off at the new Estadio Nacional, Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona said: “We just had a chat with the president of the Costa Rican Football Federation and the doctor, and Messi has a minor injury.

“The doctor has reviewed it and sees that it is not as it should be. Obviously, caution must be taken in these cases and, thinking about everything, we must be sure that the player is able to play – and he is not.

“He has a muscle strain and we do not even know if he will get to play Saturday.”

Barcelona confirmed on Tuesday that another forward, Bojan Krkic, is also a doubt for the trip to El Madrigal after straining his ankle while playing for Spain Under-21s on Monday.

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Lionel Messi Out Of Costa Rica Clash With Leg Injury

Lionel Messi has been withdrawn from the friendly match against Costa Rica on Tuesday after the Barcelona ace reportedly suffered a leg injury.

Coach Sergio Batista told Argentine media : “I had prepared the team with (Messi) in it. We’re not pressured by Barcelona or anyone…I think that with the scan done on him today, if he played he’d last five minutes,”.

“He suffered a pulled (right leg) muscle and we must look after the player, we can’t take a risk. I’m sorry because I want him in the eleven and also for the crowd.

“We have to respect the timing for the Copa America (in Argentina in July) and for Barcelona,” he added.

Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore stood in for Messi in a team with six changes from the side that drew 1-1 with the United States in New Jersey on Saturday

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Lionel Messi Confident Of Winning The World Cup

Lionel Messi has revealed that it is only a matter of time before he wins the World Cup.

The prolific Barcelona star has struggled for form for Argentina.

Messi told TyC Sports ” “I know that I will win the World Cup as it is the trophy I really want,”.

“My wish is to win the World Cup. Thanks to God I have had the luck to win trophies for my club. The only trophy missing is this one.”

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LIONEL MESSI HIGHEST MONEY EARNER IN WORLD FOOTBALL 2010 | MOURINHO HIGHEST PAID COACH IN 2010

According to “France Football”, FC Barcelona Football player LIONEL MESSI repeats again in 2010 as the “Highest Paid Player in the World”. This takes into account his Club salary, different incentives & bonuses & other monetary concepts ( such as publicity, sponsorship, merchandising …etc)

Lionel Messi

Top 10 money earners in World Football Players:

1.Messi, 31 million €

2.Cristiano Ronaldo, 27,5

3.Rooney, 20,7

4.Kaká, 19,3

5.Beckham, 19

6.Ronaldinho, 18,3

7.Tévez, 15,4

8.Lampard, 14,2

9.Touré Yayá, 13,8

10.Henry, 13,2

Lionel Messi with his 31M€ makes him the 7th highest paid on the planet. First is Tiger Woods (Golf) with 53M€, followed by another golf player Phil Mickelson with 40M€, with F1 driver Michael Schumacher in third with (Auto) with 39M€.

Jose Mourinho

In the Coaching area, Real Madrid JOSÉ MOURINHO tops the list of Football Coaches for 2010 with 13,5M€. He is followed by:

2. Josep Guardiola ( FC Barcelona) – 10,5M€

3. Rafael Benitez (ex Inter Milan) – 10,2M€

4. Fabio Capello ( England National Team) – 8,5M€

5. Alex Fergusen (Manchester United) – 6,9M€

6. Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) – 6,6M€
 

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Lionel Messi, Jose Mourinho Named As The Richest Men In Football

According to France Football magazine survey, Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho are the richest men in football.

Argentine forward Messi, the two-time World Player of the Year, reportedly brought home €31 million from his salary and publicity deals in 2011, just ahead of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo (€27.5 million) and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney (€20.7 million).

Jose Mourinho topped the manager’s rich list with an income of €13.5 million, ahead of Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola (€10.5 million) and former Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez (€10.2 million).

England manager Fabio Capello came fourth with the Italian receiving a salary of €8.5 million.

The English Premier League appears the most lucrative league of all with seven representatives in the top 20 list of highest paid players.

Two former Premier League stars, David Beckham and Thierry Henry, now playing in the MLS in the United States, are ranked fifth and 11 with salaries of €19 million and €13.6 million respectively.

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Lionel Messi Dines With AC Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani

It has been revealed that AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani held talks with Barcelona star Lionel Messi yesterday.

The Argentine superstar reportedly dined with Galliani at a local Milan restaurant during his day off.

Marca has reported that Messi made it clear to Galliani that he was committed to Barca and that he didn’t believe Milan would have the spending power to sign him even if he was to become available.

It is said that Galliani is a big fan of the Argentine and was happy to speak with the World Player of the Year one-on-one.

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Lionel Messi Wants To End His Career With Barcelona

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has ruled out leaving the Nou Camp.

The Argentina international forward has been linked with Premier League giants Manchester City and Italian champions Inter Milan this season.

However the 23 year old insists he can only see his future at Barca.

“My future is here in Barcelona, I would like to finish my career at the club,” said Messi.

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Lionel Messi Disallowed Freekick Against Sevilla – Video

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi had the ball in the net from a free-kick on six minutes.

However the match referee ruled off the goal claiming midfielder Sergio Busquets had fouled Alexis off the ball.

Lionel Messi was later at the centre of a huge injury scare as Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited Sevilla side in La Liga.

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French president suspended over Messi bid

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The president of a French village team has been suspended by the French Football Federation (FFF) after he made a transfer bid for Lionel Messi.



Cedric Enjolras, president of FC Borne, has been hit with a six-month ban, three of which are suspended, after he attempted to lodge the bid with the Spanish champions.



Borne, a village of 400 people, play in the second division of the Haute-Loire league and their transfer offer was blocked by the player registration office of the FFF.



"To submit bids among small clubs, you need to fill out forms on the internet," Enjolras is reported as saying by The Guardian. "I decided to register a bid so I typed the name Lionel Messi, his date of birth and his parent club into the system. Then the league transmitted the request to the federation.



"They were shocked by it and refused to send it to their Spanish counterparts. I have been suspended for six months, of which three are suspended. It was just a joke, to amuse friends."



The FFF failed to see the funny side of the joke bid and described the club's behaviour as unacceptable.



"One cannot accept such behaviour," said Yves Begon of the player registration office. "It is perhaps a joke but we are here to judge the facts."



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