Barcelona has ever been one of the toughest sides to overcome in Europe and it is also true that this club has always had the best mix of finest soccer talent. Right now, they are enjoying the services of one of the most lethal trio in contemporary soccer comprising Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar. These three players have proved in almost every match why they can never be deceived by opponents thanks to the fine tuning they enjoy inside the field. Having a dependence on few concentrated players also has a drawback that is if somehow they fail to deliver in any crucial game, they are put in the air and lambasted for not creating opportunities for other players. This season when Barca looks not to be in its best form, fans are pointing their eyebrows over the trio silently questioning why their side is not on the top of the table. Club manager Luis Enrique is the first one to defend his players and refuses to blame the trio for not taking the top leaderboard spot. Recently, … [Read more...]
Messi calls off from International soccer; Maradona urges to play until 2018 World Cup
While many call it a shocking news, many take it a perfect opportunity for Lionel Messi to retire from international soccer after his failure to score in a penalty shootout playing for his national side in Copa America final against Chile. It was precisely fourth major final loss for La Albiceleste in nine years and second to Chile, in fact, ever since Messi has been a part of Argentine national squad, they could only win one Olympic gold at the 2008 Games and experts are calling it a big failure for the high profile player to copy his club performances playing for the national side. Likewise, many are taking it as a proof why most of the starlets avoid playing international games citing the money involved in club soccer and as far Messi is concerned, unlike his international feats, he has been among the most successful playing for his club Barcelona where he won as many as won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues in his glorious club career. Anyways, after he announced … [Read more...]
Messi claims another Golden Shoe award for maximum league goals in Europe
This season may not be a good one for ace Argentine striker Lionel Messi, but last year, his counting of league goals was the highest in Europe, hence he wins his third Golden Shoe trophy for his excellent performance in 2012-13. This would be an achievement for Barcelona star as he has recently been widespread criticized for not able to attain his fitness. This is the second consecutive year he won this prestigious award: his first one was for 2009-10 when he netted 34 goals and then in 2011-12 for a 50 goals haul. Last season, he netted 46 goals more than anyone else in the Europe and helped Barcelona win La Liga trophy back from Real Madrid. Like his many other achievements, he again became the only player to win three Golden Shoe trophies. It was the perfect time for news hungry media personnel to fire a chain of questions on him, including how much time he would be needed to come back on the field. Notably, he is out at the moment for his hamstring injury and recently he also … [Read more...]
Messi heading to England?
Barcelona’s superstar Lionel Messi has ever been an eye candy for soccer world, in fact, every club every region wants a player like him plays for them and that is why every other day a rumor unveils the earth that either he wants to make a shift to somewhere else or Barcelona is thinking of parting ways with him and these rumors are more active when four time Ballon d'Or award winner is not performing as expected as it is happening at the moment. Everybody knows he is passing through a bad phase; perhaps he is nowhere near to his last year’ performance which is giving more fuel to all the trouble makers. When we are talking about star European footballers how can we forget English Premier League which is indeed the most exaggerated annual event in soccer world and one of its premier club Manchester City is claimed to be on Messi’s target, if latest rumor is to be believed. This is revealed by City forward Alvaro Negredo who says 26-year-old Argentine can move to England if he somehow … [Read more...]
Messi believes Mourinho and Real would be as competitive as ever
Argentinian captain Lionel Messi is not a kind of person who comments on any relationship in the making or retiring, in fact; he is rarely seen making an avowal about someone who has been his close rival in the past. Real’s former manager Mourinho is one such personality who has always been in the list of Messi’s most admirable individuals, and this time, Mourinho has made a crucial move from Real to his former club Chelsea. On his this move, Messi says that Portuguese manager would be as successful as he has been during his first spell at North London club. Notably, Messi has faced him as an opponent during his first spell at Stamford Bridge, so his remarks about his skills worth more. Similarly, four-time Ballon d'Or award winner has also few words for his club’s arch rival Real Madrid, who, he thinks, is not going to be weakened by the departure of ‘special one’ perhaps he still takes Real as his most competitive opponent in any league. He said during his visit to Senegalese town … [Read more...]
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