Champions League: The Semi-final Preview
An enthralling and exciting semi-final slam awaits us. Four European giants, who play some of the most brilliant football ever seen throughout, battle it out for the chance, the opportunity to take the most prestigious club competition on the continent. Who are the favorites? Who are the underdogs? Here’s our world-class (somewhat) preview of what potentially awaits us all.
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Play The Messi Way – Keep the game beautiful
Play The Messi Way – Keep the game beautiful - originally posted on Soccerlens.comIf Ryan Giggs is shattering records in the Premier League, Lionel Messi is doing the same on a much larger scale and getting a lot more attention for it.
From breaking Gerd Muller’s record of scoring most goals in a year to becoming the first player to win four Ballon d’Or awards in a row. Messi...
Germany: All-time football records
Germany: All-time football records - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Germany has a long and rich history when it comes to the beautiful game with the country divided due to politics until the fall of the Berlin Wall and the demise of the old Soviet Union.
Here are ten football records related to Germany national football team:
Most capped player
No one can get anywhere near...
World Cup: All-time Records
World Cup: All-time Records - originally posted on Soccerlens.comThe World Cup is the biggest event in international football. Spain are the current holders of the World Cup and the next tournament will be held in Brazil 2014.
Here are ten of the great achievements from the chapters of World Cup records:
Most wins
Brazil have won the World Cup more than any other nation with a...
Watch: All Of Lionel Messi’s 91 Goals From His Record Year
Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi, broke a 40-year-old record held by Gerd Muller for the most goals in a calendar year. The previous record of eighty five goals was shattered earlier this month and he went on to add five more goals before the winter break in Spain.
Messi’s new record places him among football’s all-time greats
It is incredible to think that Lionel Messi is only 25-years-old. Having just broken the 40-year-record for the number of goals scored by an individual in a calendar year, it is easy to forget Messi’s age, particularly considering that he has broken so many records previously. In fact, it makes you wonder what more can Messi achieve?But before looking ahead, let’s just take...
Lionel Messi: Untouchable?
The little Argentinian recently broke Gerd Muller’s record for most goals in a calendar year with his eighty sixth strike of 2012. As it turns out however, the record may not have been Muller’s in the first place. The Zambian FA recently launched a case to demonstrate that a player by the name of Godfrey Chitalu, scored 107 goals in 1972 thereby making him the real record holder...
Man City back standing fans
Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner has undergone successful surgery on a thigh injury, the Serie A club have confirmed.
The on-loan Arsenal forward was treated in London by Arsenal consultant Ernest Schilders after suffering the injury in last week's Coppa Italia meeting with Cagliari.
A statement on Juve's official website confirmed that the 24-year-old has had the adductor...
Baker: Villa showing maturity
Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner has undergone successful surgery on a thigh injury, the Serie A club have confirmed.
The on-loan Arsenal forward was treated in London by Arsenal consultant Ernest Schilders after suffering the injury in last week's Coppa Italia meeting with Cagliari.
A statement on Juve's official website confirmed that the 24-year-old has had the adductor...
Vilanova: Messi’s Not Focused On Breaking The Record
Tito Vilanova has explained why he won’t protect Lionel Messi from injuries, insisted his No10 is not preoccupied by surpassing Gerd Muller’s landmark, and discussed why Barcelona will have it tough in the Round of 16.
Zambians Lay Claim To Lionel Messi’s Goal Record
Zambians contest Lionel Messi's calendar year goals record
Zambians are contesting Lionel Messi’s record of the Most Goals scored in a calendar year.
The Barcelona forward smashed the long-standing record of German great Gerd Muller by hitting his 86th goal this year over the weekend in the La Liga match at Real Betis.
According to seasoned Zambian broadcaster Dennis Liwewe...
Zambia Fa: Messi´s Record Belongs To Chitalu
Lionel Messi
The Zambian FA has claimed Godfrey Chitalu holds the record for most goals scored in a calendar year, rather than Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
The Argentine netted his 86th goal of 2012 in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Real Betis at the weekend to break Gerd Muller’s long-standing record, but the African nation’s governing body insists former Kabwe Warriors star scored...
Taiwanese Animators Ask If Lionel Messi’s Goal-Scoring Records Are Enough To Make Him All-Time Great (Video)
Lionel Messi catches everything he pursues, when it comes to goal-scoring records.
On Sunday, the FC Barcelona and Argentina superstar scored his 86th goal of 2012, breaking Gerd Muller’s record for most goals in a calendar year (though Muller’s ownership of the record is under dispute).
The expert animators at Taiwan’s Next Media told Messi’s tale — as only they can —...
Video: Watch All Of Lionel Messi’s 86 Goals In 2012
Lionel Messi has smashed Gerd Muller record of goals in a calendar year
With 86 goals to his name in 2012, Lionel Messi is now “supernatural.” Just ask one of his teammates.
Messi scored twice more over the weekend in FC Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Real Betis in Spain’s La Liga. The goals gave
Messi 86 in the 2012 calendar year, an all-time record.
All 86 goals are available...
Godfrey Chitalu’s Feats in 1972 Cast Doubt Over Lionel Messi’s Goal Record
Lionel Messi has bathed in adulation since he broke Gerd Muller’s record for most goals in a calendar year, but the record might not have belonged to Muller in the first place.
Zambia’s Godfrey Chitalu reportedly scored 107 goals in 1972. FIFA never officially recognized his goal tally, but the Zambian Football Association is submitting evidence to world soccer’s governing...
Does Messi’s New Record Set Him Apart From The Rest?
About a month ago, I remember I was watching a game between Barcelona and some other team, Messi was playing and he scored. The commentator said something along the lines of “Messi is close to breaking Pelé’s record of 75 goals in a year, but it’s highly doubtful that he’ll beat Gerd Muller’s record of [...]
Muller Congratulates ‘incredible’ Messi
Gerd Muller has praised Lionel Messi, describing him as “the best player in the world”, after the Barcelona star broke his record for most goals in a calendar year.
Video: All 86 of Lionel Messi's record breaking goals
This weekend Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi broke one of the most respected records in world sports with his 85th and 86th goals of the 2012 calendar year. German legend Gerd Muller had held the recognized mark with 85 goals scored in 1972. The 86 goals include an incredible 56 scored in 36 La Liga games, 3 in the Spanish Cup, 2 in the Spanish Super Cup, 13 in European...
Muller congratulates Messi on record
Gerd Muller called Lionel Messi "the best player in the world" after the Barcelona forward broke the German's scoring record .
Messi scored his 85th and 86th goals of 2012 on Sunday in the Spanish league, breaking Muller's 40-year-old record for goals in a calendar year.
Muller tells Sport1.de "my record stood for 40 years - 85 goals in 60 games - and now...
Top Ten Goalscorers in a Single Year
Top Ten Goalscorers in a Single Year - originally posted on Soccerlens.comLionel Messi has just become the most prolific goalscorer in a single year, here is our take on the top ten of all time.
1) Lionel Messi – 86 goals in 2012* – Barcelona and Argentina
Messi is widely hailed as the greatest football player to have ever graced the game. He personifies the philosophy of football...
Messi makes history, but a Betis star is born
Messi makes history, but a Betis star is born - originally posted on Soccerlens.comLionel Messi hogged the headlines, of course, when he finally broke Gerd Muller’s record for most goals in a calendar year.
Although the Madrid papers were delighted that Radamel Falcao gave them an excuse not to lead on this astonishing achievement: AS led on “Insatiable Falcao” and tucked...
Messi Breaks Record In Barça Win
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi tonight broke Gerd Muller’s record of 85 goals in a calendar year as his brace helped Tito Vilanova’s side to a 2-1 win against Real Betis.
Lionel Messi Breaks Gerd Muller’s Record for Most Goals in Calendar Year
With two swift kicks with his left foot, Lionel Messi erased Gerd Muller’s name from the record books and replaced it with his own.
The FC Barcelona superstar scored two first-half goals against Real Betis — his 85th and 86th goals of 2012 — breaking Muller’s record for most goals scored in a calendar year. The German legend set the bar in 1972. Messi passed it on Sunday...
Vilanova: Messi’s Not Focused On Breaking The Record
Tito Vilanova has explained why he won’t protect Lionel Messi from injuries, insisted his No10 is not preoccupied by surpassing Gerd Muller’s landmark, and discussed why Barcelona will have it tough in the Round of 16.
Special Feature: Football stars of 2012
It can be argued that the football stars of 2012 are amongst the best players of all time as they get professional training from a younger age than previous generations, sports science is advancing all the time and there is more money in the game meaning better facilities for those at the top.
Footballing nations all over the world are producing players that can put in world class...
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