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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...
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.
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...
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December 10, 2012
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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...
Lionel Messi Passes Pele’s Goal-Scoring Mark, Eyes Gerd Muller’s All-Time Record
We don’t know if Pele was watching when Lionel Messi scored his first goal on Sunday. If “O Rei” (the King) happened to tune in after Messi scored again, he would have seen the FC Barcelona superstar leaving him in the dust.
Messi’s pair, goals number 75 and 76 of 2012, moved him past Pele on the list of all-time top scorers in a calendar year. The Argentine is nine goals...
Lionel Messi Breaks Gerd Muller's Record for Goals in European Soccer Season
There is plenty of glory to go around in soccer. Lionel Messi will be disappointed with FC Barcelona's finish to the 2011-12 season, but he will bask in adulation after he broke yet another record. The Barcelona star scored his 68th goal of the season on Wednesday, breaking Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a European season. Messi scored two penalties and a wonderful...
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