Barcelona football star Lionel Messi last night (December 9th) wrote his way into the history books after notching up the Guinness World Records title for the most goals in a calendar year by getting his 86th goal of 2012.
The 25-year-old Argentine moved past Gerd Mueller's long-standing record of 85, which was set in 1972, to set a new benchmark, which includes goals for club and country.
Messi clinched the record after hitting the target twice in Barca's 2-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday.The Three-time World Player of the Year drilled in an angled shot after 16 minutes to have an equal record with the German's record before adding a second with a shot driven low in the 25th minute to set the new mark. Now he has made the newest goal in 2012.
Messi's path to the record has included 74 goals for Barcelona and 12 for Argentina in 66 games. He could still add to his final tally, with the striker set to feature in two league matches and one King's Cup tie before the end of the year.
Nicknamed "The Flea" for his small frame, Messi passed Cesar Rodriguez's 57-year-old milestone of 232 goals to become Barcelona all-time leading scorer.
Have you ever played on a soccer team? If not, any other sport? How do you feel when you get a point for your team? Do you have any favorite athletes?
Have you ever played on a soccer team? If not, any other sport? How do you feel when you get a point for your team? Do you have any favorite athletes?
No. I swim. Can't really get points for swimming. Not really. Good job on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI have played on a soccer team for as long as I can remember. I feel really good when I score a goal especially since I play defense and don't score often. I love Lebron James, Megan Rapinoe, Abby Wambach, Drew Brees, Micheal Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and many other athletes.
ReplyDeletehe looks like a good soccer player
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