Lionel Messi
It Took Some Real Magic From Barcelona To Beat Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world right now. Period. End of discussion.
Oblak, the 26-year-old Slovenian and Atlético Madrid No. 1, put on a masterful display against Barcelona on Saturday at the Camp Nou.
But it was in vain.
Luis Suarez hit a perfect strike to break the deadlock and Lionel Messi took advantage of a dazed defense moments later as Barcelona scored twice late to beat 10-man Atlético Madrid in a massive LaLiga match, a potential title-decider.
Messi Starts On Bench, Barça Trails 4-2; Messi Enters, You Know The Rest
Relegation-threatened Villarreal almost recorded a stunning victory over LaLiga leader Barcelona at El Madrigal, and the result would’ve certainly meant more to the Yellow Submarine’s survival than to the Blaugrana’s title charge, but Lionel Messi was inserted with 30 minutes remaining and you know what happened after that.
Pope Francis Says Lionel Messi “Is Not God,” But That Free Kick Was Divine
With 11 goals and four assists in his last eight appearances for Barcelona, including hat tricks against Sevilla and Real Betis, it’s become increasingly difficult to separate Lionel Messi’s image from that of the divine.
Lionel Messi Uncovers Secret To My Pillow With Softest Free Kick Goal You’ll Ever See
What is the softest material in the universe? Is it a baby’s pure skin? The fur of your best dog/cat friend? A kiss from your mother? Your “My Pillow” that is more expensive than a pillow has any right to be? Or is it this Lionel Messi free kick vs Espanyol?
I’d argue it’s the latter.
Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday at the Camp Nou, moving at least temporarily 13 points clear of second-place Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga standings. Lionel Messi scored both goals, hitting at least 40 for a remarkable 10th straight season.
Toxic Atmosphere Surrounding National Team Forces Gonzalo Higuain Into Retirement
Gonzalo Higuain has called it quits on his national career after ten years with la Albiceleste. The Chelsea star was one of Argentina’s best strikers in recent years, scoring 31 goals in 75 appearances, but his decision to retire from international duty comes after constant criticism from Argentina fans.
All Hail His Grace, Lionel Messi, First Of His Name, King Of Football, Lord Of The Universe And Protector Of Barcelona
Winter is coming April 14 when the greatest show of all time returns for its eighth and final season. What better way to advertise the upcoming finale than giving a pair of Game of Thrones customized adidas trainers to one of the greatest football players of all time, Lionel Messi.
Messi getting hooked up with the Game of Thrones Ultra Boost pic.twitter.com/lUr4JDxeTp
Venezuela Coach Beats Messi, Immediately Offers Resignation
Venezuela national team coach Rafael Dudamel pulled off an impressive 3-1 win over Argentina on Saturday in Madrid.
After the match, he said he was offering his resignation as Venezuela national team coach.
List Of The Champions League Top Scorers Of All Time
The list for the Champions League top scorers of all time stretches from players who played in the European Cup (first held during the 1955-56 season) to its current branding as the Champions League (renamed as such in 1992). The competition is now synonymous with the active footballing behemoths known as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and for good reason.
Messi Thanks Betis Fans For Standing Ovation After Incredible Hat Trick
Yesterday, Barcelona opened a ten-point gap at the top of LaLiga with only ten matches remaining, all but guaranteeing the club’s fourth league title in five years. The performance that earned the cushion was a 4-1 away victory over Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín, and all four Barca goals were of the highest order.