Messi Created Two Records in Moscow

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, creating two records after Barcelona beating Spartak Moscow 3-0 in Champions League Group G at the Luzhniki Stadium, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 local time (Wednesday morning GMT).

Barcelona successfully ensure a ticket to the last 16 of the Champions League for a victory in Moscow. The first goal of Barcelona scored by Daniel Alves, before Messi added two goals.

Additional two goals making Messi scored a record-equaling Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, in the Champions League. Messi and Nistelrooy now equally has scored 56 goals in the Champions League, out of the qualifying round.

However, Messi grabbed the goals only from 73 matches, while Nistelrooy had through 81 games. Champions League goal record is still held by Real Madrid legend, Raul Gonzalez, with 71 goals from 144 matches.

The second record was achieved by Messi  equaled  the record of Raul. Both Messi and Raul now have scored  goals in 19 different cities in the Champions League. Messi scored most in the city of Barcelona (29 goals), followed by Glasgow, Donetsk and Prague with three goals each city.

Messi himself has now scored 80 goals during 2012. Argentine striker is just under five goals to equal the record of German legend, Gerd Mueller, who scored 85 goals during 1972. viva

Messi, The Best Player of Spanish League 2011-2012

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi won the best player of the Spanish League 2011-2012. Not only that, the Argentine world's best players 24 year old also won the award for best striker of Spanish League 2011-2012.

The award is based on the assessment made ​​by the players and coaches who competed in the Primera Division and the Segunda Division. Elected best striker, Messi aside two strong candidates from Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

"For these two top awards, I would like to thank the coaches who voted for me as the best striker and fellow players who chose me as the best player," Messi said as quoted by Soccerway. viva

Barca Officials Surprised by Messi Salary Demands

Superstar status inherent in Lionel Messi seems to make Barcelona management throe. While the club management Trying to fence Messi with a new contract, the player demanding higher wages.

As reported by Tribalfootball, Barcelona management confused with salary demand proposed by Messi. They were surprised by the numbers proffered by Messi to be willing to sign a new deal at Camp Nou.

Barca were planning to renew the contract of  Messi  that ended in 2016. In fact, Barca management are anxious to ensure the contract upgrade completed before Christmas.

However, the salary offer of 10 million euros per year filed by Barcelona rejected. Reported by El Economista, Messi filed 15 million euro per year to sign a new contract.

Until now, the Barca and Messi has not provided official information yet about the new contract. Since Messi is still with the group of the Argentina national team to join friendly match against host Saudi Arabia. viva

Messi 2 Goals, Barcelona Beat Mallorca 4-2

Barcelona continues its unbeaten run in La Liga this season after  4-2 victory over Real Mallorca at the Iberostar Stadium, Sunday, November 11, 2012 local time (early Monday GMT).

Lionel Messi was again Barcelona victory star. The Argentine striker scored two goals against Mallorca. So far Messi has scored 15 goals in La Liga this season.

Barcelona was superior in everything over Mallorca in the first half by scoring three goals. The goal opened Azulgrana by beautiful free kick from Xavi Hernandez in the 28th minute.

Continues to surround the defense of Mallorca, Barcelona finally was able to double the goal at 44th minute. Messi registered his name on the scoreboard after he used of Mallorca goalkeeper blunder, Dudu Aouate, who failed to anticipate the kick from 25-year player from outside the box.

A minute later Barcelona back breaking goal. Cristian Tello succeeded split the Mallorca defense and then kick from outside the box into the left corner of Aouate.

In the second half, Mallorca increase the intensity of the attacks. As a result the team trained by Joaquin Caparros scored goal  by Michael Pereira in the 55th minute. Three minutes later Mallorca scored again.

The host awarded a penalty after Sergio Busquets was handball in the penalty box. Victor who became executor succeeded outwit Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes.

Mallorca attempt to equalize the goal destroyed by Messi who scored his second goal in this match at 70th minutes. Messi hard kick to the right corner of Mallorca made goal after receiving feedback from Alexis Sanchez.

This victory makes Barcelona firmly on top of La Liga with a score of 31 points from 11 games. viva

The mystery of 869 days Ronaldo and Messi

There is a strange equation involves two current world's best footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Age distance between Ronaldo with Messi was the same as the age of their children.

Friday, November 2, 2012, became a happy day for Messi. The Argentina international striker wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, gave birth to a boy named Thiago. While Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Jr., was born two years before or exactly on June 17, 2010.

Thus the age range between Thiago with Cristiano Jr was 869 days. Surprisingly, the distance is the same as their fathers. Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, also 869 days older than Messi that was born on June 24, 1987.

The equation was revealed by a reader of The Sun via Twitter. Daz McNally wrote, "Ronaldo and Lionel Messi was born with a difference 869 days, and their children (CR Jr + Thiago) also differs 869 days. Truly outstanding!"

Messi expressed his happiness following the birth of Thiago by printing the name of the child in the shoe when Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 3-1 at Camp Nou last weekend. Unfortunately, Messi did not score goal in the game.

Ronaldo rivalry with Messi again happen this season. Both are again favorites to win the title Ballon d'Or 2012. viva

Vilanova: Messi Is Still The Best

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova still praised Lionel Messi in a game against Celta Vigo, Saturday, November 3, 2012 (Sunday early morning GMT), although the player failed to score goal in the match.

Many argue appeared, Messi did not concentrate on this fight as he has just been awarded his first child, named Thiago on Friday, November 2, 2012. But Vilanova immediately denied the news and said that if the player number 10 is a professional.

"I think Messi played well in this match. He did not score but it does not mean he's playing poorly. I do not expect he always scores goal. He remains the best player in this match," said Vilanova reported by Soccerway.

Vilanova also defended the decision to keep Messi playing  from the start despite the Argentina captain missed the practice session on Friday.

"He was fit and he told me if he wants to play," said Barca coach Vilanova 

In this match, Blaugrana win 3-1, goal by Adriano Correia, David Villa and Jordi Alba. Celta Vigo goal scored by Mario Bermejo. With this result Barcelona firmly on top of the standings with 28 points. While Celta dropped to the 14th position with 10 points. viva

Messi show off Barca Jersey for his baby

The 2nd November 2012 will always be a memorable day for Lionel Messi in his lifetime. Since that day, his girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo has given birth to a boy named Thiago.

To celebrate it, reported by Dirty Tackle, this Barcelona star showed off a small Barcelona jersey with name Thiago and number 10 which is the number of Messi at Barca.

The 25 years old Player was looking forward to the birth of his first son. No wonder if he immediately announced via his Facebook account.

"Today I become the happiest man in the world. My son has been born, and thank God for this gift! Thank you to my family for their support. Hug for everyone!" Messi wrote. viva

Congratulations On The Birth of Messi's First Child

Lionel Messi is being flowery. The 25 years Player has officially become a father. The girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo recently gave birth to a son, Friday, November 2, 2012.

Tiny baby named Thiago. Messi and Rocuzzo already agreed with that name since a week ago, Messi himself was so happy with the birth of his first child.

"Today I became the happiest man in the world. My child has been born, and thank God for this gift! Thank you to my family for their support. Hug for everyone!" Messi wrote in his Facebook account as reported by the official Barcelona website.

Congratulations came directly from Barcelona retainers. Remarks also came from Barca president, Sandro Rosell. They write in their respective Twitter accounts.

"Congratulations to Leo and Antonella. Congratulations, I'm glad everything went well," wrote Andres Iniesta (@ andresiniesta8).

"Congratulations Leo and Antonella for the presence of Thiago. Hug!" writes Javier Mascherano (@ Mascherano).

"Welcome to Thiago, congratulations Leo!" wrote Marc Bartra (@ MarcBartra91).

"The best for the birth of Thigao, Leo and Antonella. Congratulations!" Sandro Rosell wrote (@ sandrorosell).

Messi himself only granted a day absence in the afternoon practice session Friday 2 November 2012. He was going to appear in the game face Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou tonight, Saturday, November 3, 2012. viva

Leo Messi now Officialy becomes Father

The world's best soccer player at this time, Lionel Messi, has official status as a father. The girlfriend, Antonella Rocuzzo, reportedly gave birth to a boy named Thiago.

The 25 years players was granted permission to not attend the morning practice session with Barca. Messi immediately rushed to the USP Dexeus hospital in Barcelona after his girlfriend was rushed to the hospital.

According to Sport, the birth took place on the seventh floor of the Dexeus hospital at about five fifteen Friday afternoon, October 2, 2012, local time. According to reporter who waited for the moment, Messi's Maserati car was parked all day in the hospital.

The hospital is currently closed and not serving another patient visits to provide peace to the Messi's families. His parents, Jorge and Celia, and brother Matius, Rodrigo and Mario Sol also appear to accompany the Barcelona star.

According to Barca, with the birth of the first son, named Thiago Messi, he was ready to dedicate the next goal for his child. Messi still confirmed to appear when Barca face Celta Vigo this weekend. viva

Messi Becomes Small Dictator in Barcelona?

Barcelona star Lionel Messi responded calmly the charges laid to him as a small dictator Barcelona. The 24 year-old striker insists he is only a small part of the success of Barcelona. And he does not have a major impact in Barcelona.

Previously, the rumors circulating if the three times world's best player had changed its stance as the success achieved. Messi is considered dictatorial, both within the field and off the field with Barca.

Rumor is the impact of the debates that often occur between Messi with his teammates for the past two seasons. Messi was caught arguing with David Villa, Cristian Tello and Isaac Cuenca.

"I became little dictator? I do not care what people say. My Teammates know me well and know if I am not like what is said," Messi said as reported by Sport, Thursday, November 1, 2012. viva