Friday marked 5years since Leo Messi made history. Yet again. On 22 November 2014, the Argentinian netted his 253rd goals in the league to surpass the legendary Telmo Zarra’s tally of 252.
Video - The day Messi beat Zarra as top scorer of LaLiga
Messi has become first player to score against 34 teams in Champions League. He achieved this during Barca’s 3-1 win over Borissa Dortmund. Raul & Christiano Ronaldo have scored against 33 each.
This was Messi’s 114th goal in Champions league. Only Ronaldo has scored more with 127.
Leo Messi claims another Ballon d’Or. The Argentine star was presented with the award 2019 this Monday by the French magazine France Football for a record breaking 6th time, another indication that the Barça striker continues to demonstrate that he is the best player of all time.
Messi won his first Ballon d’Or 10 years ago in 2009 and since then he has gone on to take the award in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015.
With most appearances (42) against Real Madrid in this Wednesday’s Clásico. In the league (26), Copa del Rey (8), the Spanish Super Cup (6) and the Champions League (2)].
Messi has scored 5⃣0⃣+ goals for club & country for the 9th time in the last 10 calendar years:
2010 6️⃣0️⃣
2011 5️⃣9️⃣
2012 9️⃣1️⃣
2013 4️⃣5️⃣
2014 5️⃣8️⃣
2015 5️⃣2️⃣
2016 5️⃣9️⃣
2017 5️⃣4️⃣
2018 5️⃣1️⃣
2019 5️⃣0️⃣
16 years ago, 16-year-old Lionel Messi signed his first professional contract with Barcelona.
Since that historic moment, Messi has lifted an incredible 10 La Liga titles and 4 Champions Leagues amongst his 34-trophy haul with the Spanish club. He also has a record six European Golden Boots and six Ballon d’Ors.
Ronaldinho was Messi’s mentor. Messi Ansu Fati’s mentor.
FC Barcelona were able to count on Ansu Fati and Lionel Messi against Levante, winning 2-0. Ansu Fati scored two goals during the match while Lionel Messi gave him two assists.