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The diminutive attacker failed to convert from the spot as Barca were held to a 1-1 draw at Mestalla in the first-leg of the Copa del Rey semi finals. "Leo is always fine, he is very competitive," Guardiola told reporters at a press conference. "He has...
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) fights for the ball with Valencia's Jordi Alba during their Spanish King's Cup semi-final first leg soccer match at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, February 1, 2012. View Photo »
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This one is very special because I want to share this with my friend and teammate Xavi. He deserves it
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Ronaldo's exceptional form has landed him at the top of the La Liga scoring chart with 24 goals through Real Madrid's 20 games, two better than Barcelona's Lionel Messi. The scoring chart bears a strong resemblance to the La Liga table with Real Madrid...
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Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka criticizes Barcelona's treatment of referees (Goal.com)
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Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has spoken out about the current row involving Barcelona's treatment of referees, saying that Pep Guardiola's squad is aware that the players frequently complain about match officials. Barca stars Lionel Messi and...
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FIFA Street from leading retailers around the world will receive exclusive in-game access to an adidas all-star team featuring Messi and 12 of the greatest footballers in the world, EA SPORTS announced. The pre-order offer also includes exclusive...
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) is challenged by Valencia's David Albelda during their Spanish King's Cup semi-final first leg soccer match at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, February 1, 2012. View Photo »
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As you look down the list of names, you see superb performances everywhere – Lionel Messi was amazing again, Ivica Kostelić had a brilliant World Cup skiing season, Dirk Nowitzki's performance in the NBA was terrific, and of course Teddy Riner won his sixth world judo title at just 22. Whoever the media...
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The Merengues do have some successes in the squad where that is concerned, though. Iker Casillas is an obvious choice, but there is also Alvaro Arbeloa, Esteban Granero, Antonio Adan and Jose Callejon. Most of those players are not at the levels of a...
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While many Manchester United fans still name Cristiano Ronaldo as the best and most complete player in the world, Charlton has hailed the qualities of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. “Messi would be great for anybody,” he said. “I doubt very much whether...
About Lionel Messi
Wikipedia
Lionel Andrés Messi (born 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He has drawn comparisons to Diego Maradona, and Maradona himself named Messi his "successor". Full Article
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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) vies for the ball with Valencia's Argentinian midfielder Ever Banega (R) during the Spanish Cup semi-final match Valencia CF vs Barcelona on February 01,2012 at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (C) fights for the ball between Valencia's Jeremy Mathieu (R) and David Albelda (L) during their Spanish King's Cup semi-final first leg soccer match at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, February 1, 2012.
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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) shoots a penalty kick during the Spanish cup semi-final match Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 1, 2012.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, right, duels with Valencia's David Albelda, left, during their semi-final, first leg, Copa del Rey soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012.
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Valencia's goalkeeper Diego Alves celebrates after stopping a penalty shot by Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the Spanish Cup semi-final match Valencia CF vs Barcelona on February 01,2012 at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina , drives the ball during their semi-final, first leg, Copa del Rey soccer match against Valencia at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, foreground, duels for the ball with Valencia's Jonas Goncalves from Brazil, background, during their semi-final, first leg, Copa del Rey soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012.
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Valencia's French defender Adil Rami (R) and Valencia's midfielder David Albelda (L) vies with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) during the Spanish cup semi-final match Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 1, 2012.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts during their Spanish first division soccer match against Villarreal at the Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal, January 28, 2012.
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Villarreal's Argentinian defender Mateo Musacchio (L) vies for the ball with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) during the Spanish league football match Villarreal CF vs Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
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Villarreal's defender Joan Oriol (L) and Villarreal's midfielder Marcos Senna vie for the ball with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) during the Spanish league football match Villareal CF vs Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal.
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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi gestures in pain during the Spanish league football match Villareal CF vs Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal.
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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) vies with Villarreal's midfielder Borja Valero (R) during the Spanish league football match Villarreal vs FC Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at the El Madrigal stadium.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after missing a scoring opportunity during their La Liga soccer match against Villarreal at Madrigal stadium in Villarreal, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, right, duels for the ball with Villarreal's Mateo Musacchio from Argentina, left, during their La Liga soccer match at Madrigal stadium in Villarreal, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) vies for the ball with Villarreal's Argentinian defender Gonzalo Rodriguez (R) during the Spanish league football match Villareal CF vs Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal.
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Villarreal's midfielder Bruno Soriano (L) vies for the ball with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) during the Spanish league football match Villareal CF vs Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) controls the ball past Villarreal's Ruben 'Cani' Gracia during their Spanish first division soccer match at the Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal January 28, 2012.
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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) vies for the ball with Villarreal players during the Spanish league football match Villareal CF vs Barcelona on January 28, 2012 at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal.
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Lionel Messi (L) of FC Barcelona tries to play the ball past Alvaro Arbeloa (R) of Real Madrid in between during the Copa del Rey quarter final second leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou stadium on January 25, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) is challenged by Valencia's David Albelda during their Spanish King's Cup semi-final first leg soccer match at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, February 1, 2012.
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