Xavi Scores in 13 Liga

When his goal against Granada, Xavi has currently scored in 13 as to the 15 seasons during which he is enjoying for your own 1st team, a club record

Last year he set a private best ( 10 ) for goals within the whole domestic Championship

Xavi

Xavi’s stats in La Liga

SEA.	GOALS	MAT.
98/99	1	17
99/00	0	24
00/01	2	20
01/02	4	35
02/03	2	29
03/04	4	36
04/05	3	36
05/06	0	16
06/07	3	35
07/08	7	35
08/09	6	35
09/10	3	34
10/11	3	31
11/12	10	31
12/13	1	5

Xavi Hernández opened his goalscoring account in la liga 2012/13 last saturday in the solely goal as to the match against granada. it was eventually his 1st as to the season, but in addition means that that he is well known regarding his currently scored in 13 separate campaigns since creating his 1st team debut in 1998. not even club legends like césar rodríguez and carles rexach have managed to actually do this.

Record breaking season

Xavi Hernández was moved into your a lot of attacking position when Frank Rijkaard took over as manager in 2003/04. that meant that though he was still the central playmaker, he too had a lot of chances to actually shoot on goal. his goalscoring rate has usually increased since that very day, and his 10 goals in 31 games last term was even higher than his personal best of seven in 2007/08.

Unforgettable goals

Saturday’s goal against Granada was one in every of several very important scoring contributions the catalan has created during time at Barça. his 1st ever goal came in 1998 at Valladolid, and helped enormously over the eventual title win below Louis Van Gaal. he is well known regarding his too had the honour of scoring against Real Madrid. in 2004, he got fcb’s second within the 2-1 win with the Bernabéu, coming a volley when an out of this world assist from Ronaldinho, and he too opened the scoring inside the night as to the 5-0 win in 2010.

Barren years

it's an extended time since xavi failed to actually score any goals within the liga season. the past time was in 2005/06 when he solely played 16 games on account of knee injury. his alternative empty year was 1999/00, his second in the initial team, when he was competing to produce a place with future manager Pep Guardiola and simply played in 24 games. in total, in 419 appearances, the midfielder has scored 49 times.

Thiago : “its a Awfully, Excellent Start”

The midfielder says that Barças la liga begin has actually been wonderful which its strange that individuals still doubt the team

Thiago Alcántara

"I’m doing something I like to do, I get to defend and attack at the same time”

"There are a lot of excellent players in the midfield and the boss can call on them in any situation. It’s good competition and it’s good to be with such quality players on a daily basis"

“it’s a awfully, excellent begin. it couldn’t be higher, involving the liga and champions league we’ve won our last six games, and in every one out of them we were the superior facet. it’s strange that individuals still have their doubts relating to the team, ” said Thiago Alcántara on Barça’s 2012/13 season begin. he added, “we be required to continue during this dynamic. ”

The Azulgrana midfielder noted that the team will still be growing despite its good learn to la liga : “we’re moving into the rhythm of competitive play, the liga has barely started and all the groups are currently in the very same spot we’re in. we’re on the very same level, we merely need to further improve in order that we will be utilizing a smart position from the finish as to the season. ”

Ambitious team

Thiago too talked relating to the incident between Messi and Villa throughout this weekend’s match against Granada. “it’s normal. there’s no means which was a an argument, finally it was a heated moment. we’re formidable and that’s what makes us react the means we do. ” he added : “this shows the ambition that a player or maybe a team has. ”

Thiago is “privileged”

The midfielder is thrilled with his come back to actually competitive play : “i feel nice, my recovery was wonderful. very little by very little i’m obtaining back to actually the form having been in before my injury. Thiago too noted that he’s “privileged” to actually play in Barça’s midfield : “i’m doing one thing i prefer there is to do, i be able to arrive at defend and attack at the very same time. ”

Thiago went on to actually talk concerning his team-mates : “there absolutely really undoubtedly are a great deal of wonderful players within the midfield and therefore the boss will decision on them in any situation. it’s smart competition and it’s smart as being with such quality players on a everyday basis.

Sergio Busquets more Confident

Sergio Busquets is grateful for your own support he is well known regarding his received due to Barca coaches, and modestly claimed that “i don’t appear like a primary alternative player, that depends on your private performances and if you do don’t work laborious you don’t play”

Sergio Busquets more Confident

Sergio Busquets is once once more a regular within the centre of one's Barça midfield, as he has actually been since he joined the initial team in 2008. speaking with a nike promotion, he thanked each Vilanova and Guardiola for his or her support. “it is vital to firmly trust your coach” he said. “and i perpetually have done, each currently and before, despite the fact that i never appear like an automatic 1st alternative player. that depends on your private performances and if you do don’t work laborious you don’t play”.

Busquets conjointly spoke concerning 2 fellow central midfielders who may be frequently moved back into defence. “we want players for the back and then they will were chosen” he explained. “Mascherano adapted in the role all right and song is practicing the same”. he added that the cameroonian still wants opportunity to get utilized his new team, however doesn’t believe they actually are'>that they're in direct competition with one another. “we are all here to firmly facilitate the team and win points” he said, adding that “i’m able to play wherever the boss asks me to”.

Long means until Clásico

There may be games against Sevilla and Benfica before fcb meet Real Madrid on october 7, and of course the former will be the ones that matter immediately to firmly Busquets. “we have 2 games ahead of persons, therefore there’s still a few opportunity to go” he observed. “that game won’t decide something, it’s still too early. it’s fantastic to have place a few distance between us, however the league season is a protracted one. last year madrid strung along a protracted series of wins and then we are visiting have to firmly do the same thing thing”.

He was conjointly asked concerning the apparent argument between Messi and Villa throughout the Granada match. said Busquets, “the incident was simply area of the game. Messi is similar as ever, he likes to win. all of us need to win, however strikers conjointly need to achieve goals”.

True Love: Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

With their talent, fame and money Lionel Messi could compete with any for Playboy. But the Argentine magician ball prefers to concentrate on football, not to mention fit to feed the tabloids. It is known for certain about his three novels.

A few years ago, when the star began to shine only Leo, he had an affair with Argentinian model Lusianoj Salazar. Neither bright nor long these relations did not begin, and already during the FIFA 2006, Germany was guy Messi and Macarena Lemos, his countryman from Rosario.

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

Lionel Messi intimate Photos and Antonella Roccuzzo Girlfriend
In 2009, the Argentinian was spotted in a pair with Antonella Roccuzzo (whom he met in Rosario at the age of five, when chasing a ball in the yard with her cousin). This was the beginning of a long, serious relationship. It took three years for young people to understand their feelings. And in June 2012, football and okolofutbol′nyj world orbited News: Lionel and Antonella will soon become parents. At first his joy shared in Twitter girl Messi, then confirmed and himself the future father. He did it more than eloquent: having scored for Ecuador in the qualifiers for the WORLD CUP 2014 poked the ball under a t-shirt.

Messi is much involved in charity work. He forgot, as much for himself did in his childhood, and is seeking to pay good for good. For example, he took upon himself all the costs of treating a young Moroccan, Walid Casas, who discovered the same disease is lack of growth hormone. Also Argentinian helps people as Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF.

Champions League Results

It’s part two of our marvelous Champions League Results round up, people. Strap yourself in, grab your hip flask and join us for the ride.

Champions League Results : Messi

Champions League Results: The Saga Continues

For us, results posts act as a form of closure. An opportunity to review the games in the cold light of day and chew the fat on the issues raised. Unfortunately, with second legs due to be played next week, Barcelona considering action over Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments and a rabid following of both clubs on our humble website, we have a feeling this one might attract a bit of ‘attention’ in the coming days.

Messi Champion

Champions League Results

While there’s still much for us to discuss re: the Barcelona/Real Madrid CL tie since our last recap, we’ve elected to keep things short and sweet this time around.

Champions League Results

Why? Mainly because we have bigger and better things on our plates. Like photoshopping our new Finest Five together, for example.
And so, we’d like to congratulate the Barca boys for making it to Wembley. We imagine the Catalans will be lounging comfortably on their lush Italian leather sectionals this evening as they eagerly await the result of the Schalke 04 v. Manchester United return tie. As you may recall, United have two crucial away goals in their clutches, but it definitely ain’t over until the fat lady belts her bluesy tunes.

10 Barca Players Tested by UEFA Doping

Barcelona Ten players, including Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez, are required to attend a drugs test by the European Football Federation (UEFA), Thursday, March 17, 2011. The test is said to be 'routine' is done the day after there were reports of one radio in Spain who called Barca had a troubled relationship with the doctor.

10 Barca Players Tested by UEFA Doping

Cadena Cope Radio-name it-claim that Real Madrid as the biggest rivals Barca have requested that the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is more serious in conducting doping tests in the domestic league. Madrid, Cadena Cope added, also could not understand how the 'doctor with a questionable reputation' can work for clubs of Barcelona.

"The doctors from UEFA made ​​surprise visits to the gym this morning and Barca do a routine doping test on 10 players Barca," the statement listed the club's official website.

"This isis the second time to receive regular visits UEFA Barca this season ,last year three times ( visit)."

Doctors suspected it named Eufemiano Fuentes and never didakawa in December last for criminal trade in athletics doping scandal. He also recorded works for the Valencia club when the club came out as champions of La Liga in 2002 and 2004.

This accusation makes Barca and Valencia threatened to bring an action against Cadena Cope. The threat is then addressed the radio with an apology.

They also expressed no doubt the sincerity of Barcelona and the player. Cadena Cope's just not interesting reports about the doping suspicions.

"We're coming (team) of the UEFA anti-doping controls today, what a coincidence," said Gerard Pique as one of the players tested.

Besides Pique, Messi and Xavi, the seven other players tested was David Villa, Jeffren Suarez, Jose Manuel Pinto, Andre Iniesta, Victor Valdes, Javier Mascherano, and Ibrahim Afellay

Antonella Roccuzzo: Lionel Messi’s Girlfriend

Lionel Messi is one of Argentina’s best imports in soccer, he is the star of FC Barcelona, but this gifted and handsome guy has someone to share his victories, and no it is not his mother or dog, it is his super sexy Argentinean girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo. Let’s get to know this lucky girl.

Linel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

Antonella is 22 years old, she was born in Messi’s hometown of Rosario, Argentina, where she was studying Nutrition, was? She quit school? No she didn’t it is just that now she is living in Barcelona with her boyfriend, so she is now studying there.

You might wonder how these two love birds met, was it at school? Did they live in the same neighborhood? Well, they did meet since they were just five years old, she is Lionel’s best friend Lucas Scaglia’s cousin, so they basically grew up together, or so it was confirmed by him in an interview

Lionel Messi intimate Photos and Antonella Roccuzzo Girlfriend

Lionel Messi was finally able to enjoy the holiday with his girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo in Rio de Janeiro

Messi's girlfriend, Antonella

Messi's girlfriend, Antonella, was a student majoring in nutrition. They seemed to bask together on the beach in Rio de Janeiro. After that they were seen enjoying a romantic date with a dinner at the restaurant Barra da Tijuca.

Lionel Messi’s Girlfriend

The 22 years old Argentinian girl is an educated young lady, she studied nutrition is Argentina in Lionel’s home town “Rosario”, she moved to Barcelona to live with Messi, where she is continuing her education.
The youngsters met each other before Lionel became a living football legend, Antonella lived in Messi’s home town “Rosario” and they met after long years. Messi said about her ” I know Antonella since I was five, she was and still a good friend I trust her so much, our families know each other, and there’s a great chemistry between us.”

Lionel Messi Girlfriend

In December 2009, while Messi was in a visit to Argentine to attend a big family birthday, and cure an injury he suffered from, a relative for Messi new Antonella, and introduced her to Messi, Lionel remembered the old days and then the meeting turned into love.
Messi wanted to keep his relationship with Antonella a secret, but when he was at the a beach in South Barcelona called Sidgez, the beach was not important, and big stars weren’t expected to be there, so Messi found it a good spot to hang out but  the paparazzi were there by “Coincidence” and captured a few photos of the lovers, Messi wasn’t satisfied, and he said ” If I knew the Paparazzi were there, I wouldn’t have visited the beach.”
Messi had few problems with the Paparazzi, one of them was an incident after Argentina was eliminated from the world cup after a 4-0 loss against Germany. Messi went with his liver to a beach in Rio De Janero, where there was a reporter who came to take pictures, Messi told the reporter to stay away. The reporter got mad and that made him say ” Congratulation for winning the world cup, you deserved it.” Messi replied ironically “Thank you.”
Messi declared that there is future plans for marriage. and he said “Iam happy with my girl and relationship, and now she is Argentina.

Biography of Lionel messi

Full name: Lionel Andres Messi 
Popular name: Lionel Messi 
Nickname: Messidona, Messiah 
Position: Striker / Wing

Lionel Messi

Messi

Lionel Andres Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, 23 years ago. He is the son of the couple Jorge and Celia Messi. Since the age of five, Messi was playing football with a local club, Grandoli, trained by his father. Messi is naturally gifted footballer, like its rival the moment, Cristiano Ronaldo. Sports bodies and shrewdness dribble ball not only gained from exercise, but grew up instinctively.

But unlike Ronaldo, who berfisik perfect. Messi as a child experiencing growth abnormalities. He was sentenced to growth hormone deficiency that prevents her height. As a result, until the teen years, height Messi smaller of two years from their peers. Doctors also said that if left unchecked, high maximum Messi will only reach 140 centimeters.

However, despite this, Messi can cover these shortcomings with his talent. When I joined the junior team of renowned Argentine club Newell's Old Boys, Messi is unbeatable in the field. Never in a game he easily passed two big opposing players (ideal posture). His opponent is bigger, the first, easily skipped. Fight them, trying to intercept by using a larger body. But, with a little trick of the foot, Messi with the ball can pass smoothly is that instead dropped his opponent.

Although brilliant in the field, but the physical deficiencies Messi worrying both parents. The father, Jorge, only a factory worker with a small salary in addition to the status Grandoli coached semi-pro. At that time, Massey was undergoing hormone therapy, but the cost for this is not little. About 650 U.S. $ per month. Jorge only able to finance Messi hormone therapy during the first two months. rose from the entire health insurance savings.

The economic crisis experienced by Argentina at that time also makes Jorge little broke. He almost intends to bring his family moved to Australia. But luckily it happens thanks to undo part of a man.
Is Charles Rexarch, Director of Personnel Barcelona who was in Argentina to look for young players with potential. The news about the greatness Rexarch Messi up to the ear. He also met the boy. Despite knowing the physical deficiencies Massey, Rexarch still take him to Spain after seeing action in the field. Messi was then aged 13 years.

Initially, the Barcelona is also hesitant to sign because knowing the shortage. But when they saw the direct action of Messi in the field, they immediately menyodorinya contract to sign. Barcelona also decided to finance the Massey hormone therapy until he reaches maximum height. Not only that, they also provide employment to the Massey's father, Jorge, and home to the Massey family in Spain.
Thanks to hormone therapy, Messi can grow to 169 centimeters. High that, although not ideal for a footballer, but a normal height.

In the Barcelona B team, he scored 35 goals in 30 games. Her achievements make it soon got promoted to the senior team in 2004. Not in vain Barca sign him. He became the youngest player ever to score for his team in Spain's Primera Liga in 2005, while down facing Albacete. He was only 17 years, ten months and seven days. He is often compared to Argentina legend Diego Maradona, including by Maradona himself. His goal in the semi-finals of the King's Cup against Getafe in 2007 reminiscent of the "Best Goal of The Century" is printed Maradona at the 1986 World Cup. Spanish media dubbed it "Messidona".

In 2005, Barcelona offers a new contract to 2010 worth € 150 million, € 30 million higher than Ronaldo's contract, which is still regarded as the world's best player at that time. Still in the same year, he for the first time got a chance to perform at the senior Argentine national team, against Hungary. After only 40 seconds showing, she was expelled for elbowing an opposing player Vilmos Vanczak, who pulled his shirt as he ran. Referee's decision to invite controversy. Maradona even openly supported the action Messi.

He became the youngest player ever to appear for Argentina at the 2006 World Cup, in the face of Serbia-Montenegro. Not only that, he also broke the record as the youngest goalscorer in the tournament, and the sixth World Cup history. In September 2005, Barcelona once again extend his contract, this time until 2014. He decided to hold Spanish citizenship (with dual nationality principle adopted for the country, allowing Messi became a citizen of Spain and Argentina as well), and thus could defend Barca in the Primera Liga. Previously, he could not appear because the club has met the quota for non-EU players.

Unlike some star players who enjoy their life as a celebrity, Lionel Messi is a closed figure. Apart from its action on the gridiron, he seldom opened his mouth about his personal life. Messi almost never spit to do with women, but it seems the ball players is indeed a magnet for the model. He now reportedly close to the model Luciana Salazar who was 28 years, after the escape from the Macarena Lemos, who was also a model. But that did not deter the fans to approach him. In Peru, a woman jumped into the front of the upper stands, as he walked out of the field. Messi tried to warn him, but she hurried tumbled in the field, prior to release by security personnel.

Messi is a versatile left-handed player. He was able to perform equally well in the center, wing, as well as the attacker. Speed, ability and vision dribel is world class. Rivalry between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the best footballer in the world, has become a legend.

Now, Messi was a key player club Barcelona and Argentina national team. Has entered the gates of success with hard work, talent and perseverance. Messi is also known to focus on his career and away from the glamorous life. Stuff like this just added to the positive value of Messi in the eyes of fans and supporters.Let us look forward to more action Messidona in the field.

Career: 
ClubBarcelona (157/105) (2004 - present) 
National Team  
-Argentina (53/15) (2005-present) 
Awards: 
-FIFA World Player of the Year: 2009 

•  FIFA Team of the Year: 2008, 2009
•  European footballer of the Year: 2009  
• U-21 European footballer of the Year: 2007 
• Onze d'Or: 2009 
• FIFA U-20 World Cup Player of the Tournament: 2005 
• FIFA U-20 World Cup top goalscorer: 2005 
• Copa América Young Player of the Tournament: 2007 
• La Liga Player of the Year: 2009· La Liga Forward of the Year: 2009 
• La Liga Foreign Player of the Year: 2007, 2009, 2010 
• La Liga Ibero-American Player of the Year: 2007, 2009, 2010 
• La Liga Player of the Year: 2009, 2010· La Liga's top goalscorer: 2009-10 
• FC Barcelona's top goalscorer: 2008-09, 2009-10 
• European Golden Shoe: 12009-10 
• UEFA Champions League Player of the Year: 2008-09 
• UEFA Champions League Forward of the Year: 2008-09 
• UEFA Champions League's top goalscorer: 2008-09, 2009-10 
• UEFA Champions League Final Fan's Man of the Match: 2009 
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2008, 2009 
• FIFPro World Player of the Year: 2009 
• FIFPro World Young Player of the Year: 2006, 2007, 2008 
• FIFPro Special Young Player of the Year: 2007, 2008 
• FIFPro World XI: 2007, 2008, 2009 
• World Soccer Player of the Year: 2009 
• World Soccer Young Player of the Year: 2006, 2007, 2008 
• FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2009 
• Player of the Year of Argentina: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009

Dani Alves gets Medical Clearance

The Barça full back is fully recovered from a shoulder injury that has seen him sidelined since May 16.

Dani Alves

Dani Alves was declared fully fit on Friday after his battle to recover from an injury to his right shoulder finally came to an end. He sustained the injury in training on May 16 and it meant he missed the Copa del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao. It was estimated at the time that he’d need 6 to 8 weeks to recover.

Under medical control

With first team training officially starting last Tuesday, it was reported on Monday that the Brazilian was in the final stages of his recovery programme. Though still being closely watched by doctors, Alves has been exercising with his team mates all week.

After a few days of observation, the Club Medical Services decided to declare him fully fit today. The full back will therefore be available for selection by Tito Vilanova for all of the preseason friendlies.

Lionel Messi with his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo : Iniesta's Wedding

The man who gave Spain their first-ever World Cup, Andrés Iniesta, got married to the mother of his daughter Valeria, Anna Ortiz, at Castillo de Tamarit, in Altafulla in the province of Tarragona.

The wedding of the footballer was a civil ceremony, four years after he began his relationship with hairdresser Anna Ortiz, who has always preferred to steer clear of the cameras and the spotlight. On Sunday they were the centre of attention for the 700 guests who attended the wedding.

Iniesta and Anna Ortiz

Among the guests were some of the best-known faces in Spanish football, as well as people from the world of music. The ceremony led to some interesting encounters, such as Sandro Rosell (president of FC Barcelona), Joan Laporta and Joan Gaspart (former presidents), or Vicente del Bosque and Luis Aragonés.

Maradona said, I Will Support Messi Until I Die

Diego Armando Maradona sends a message to Argentina, said that we need to support Lionel Messi at the risk of failure to return to the Argentina squad.

"Messi is Argentina. We will defend it. If they continue to bother him, he will once in Barcelona and will not return to the selection," said the coach when Al Wasl, Dubai, as quoted by Sport website.

Confirmed Reports He and His Girlfriend are Expecting Their First Child

Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi has confirmed reports he and his girlfriend are expecting their first child.

Messi's Commitment, Will Spend His Career in Barcelona.

Messi speaking from Bogota, ahead of Friday's friendly international Between Colombia and Argentina.

"Barcelona is my home," I said, "and I would love to spend my footballing career Entire there, until, I retire."

Lionel Messi said...

When asked if we Consider joining Barca's arch-rivals Real Madrid, the captain of Argentina answered: "I am not Thinking About a move to Real Madrid."

Messi, who turns 25 on Sunday, Came to Barcelona as a 13-year-old and arguably has Risen to the best player in the world. He scored a record-breaking total of 73 goals for Barca last season and World Footballer Has Been the last three years.

Also Messi WAS asked Tito Vilanova About Taking over as coach at Barca from Pep Guardiola, who stepped down after winning 14 titles in four years With The Team.

"We are all pleased Tito That Has Been Chosen as Guardiola's replacement," I replied. "He is a person we know very well That I knows how to work in the Same way as Guardiola.

"Obviously, the departure of Pep WAS painful for us, Because we did not expect it, But Tito will not change our way of working very much. Everything will be similar to how it was."

Messi Also Showed His satisfaction at the goals I've scored for Argentina in recent games, Most Notably a hat-trick in a 4-3 victory over South American rivals Brazil.

"I would love to win Many Things with my national team. Luckily, I Have Been Able to score in World Cup qualifying matches our," I said.

Who's the best? Messi or Ronaldo?

With three goals so far and some dazzling displays, Cristiano Ronaldo is shaping up to be the player of the tournament at Euro 2012, despite a slow start. Nevertheless, for many he's still in the shadows of Argentina's Lionel Messi.

Both players have failed to achieve major honors at international level with their countries. Ronaldo was a runner-up with Portugal at Euro 2004 and Messi led Argentina to titles at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship (for players under 20) and the 2008 Olympics. Messi has won the Champions League three times (2006, 2009 and 2001), while Ronaldo has won it once (2008.)

Messi or Ronaldo?

Head-to-head, Messi just shades it in terms of goals.

Here is a breakdown of both players' goal-scoring records over the last five years, including appearances in the domestic league, domestic cup, international club competitions and for the national team.


LIONEL MESSI:

2011/12: Matches: 69, Goals: 82
2010/11: Matches: 66, Goals: 57
2009/10: Matches: 60, Goals: 48
2008/09: Matches: 70, Goals: 43
2007/08: Matches: 41, Goals, 17
TOTAL: 247 goals in 306 matches
AVERAGE: 0.81 goals per match.

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CRISTIANO RONALDO:

2011/12: Matches: 65, Goals: 66
2010/11: Matches: 62, Goals 59
2009/10: Matches 43, Goals 34
2008/09: Matches 63, Goals 27
2007/08: Matches 66, Goals 51.
TOTAL: 237 goals in 299 matches.
AVERAGE: 0.79 goals per match.

Messi Pledges Entire Career to Barca

World footballer of the year Lionel Messi has pledged to spend his entire playing career at Barcelona.
Messi was speaking from Bogota, ahead of Friday's friendly international between Colombia and Argentina.
"Barcelona is my home," he said, "and I would love to spend my entire footballing career there, until I retire."
When asked if we consider joining Barca's arch-rivals Real Madrid, the captain of Argentina answered: "I am not thinking about a move to Real Madrid."

Lionel Messi

Messi, who turns 25 on Sunday, came to Barcelona as a 13-year-old and has risen to arguably the best player in the world. He scored a record-breaking total of 73 goals for Barca last season and has been World Footballer the last three years.

Messi was also asked about Tito Vilanova taking over as coach at Barca from Pep Guardiola, who stepped down after winning 14 titles in four years with the team.

"We are all pleased that Tito has been chosen as Guardiola's replacement," he replied. "He is a person that we know very well, he knows how to work in the same way as Guardiola.

"Obviously, the departure of Pep was painful for us, because we didn't expect it, but Tito will not change our way of working very much. Everything will be similar to how it was."

Messi also showed his satisfaction at the goals he has scored for Argentina in recent games, most notably a hat-trick in a 4-3 victory over South American rivals Brazil.

"I would love to win many things with my national team. Luckily, I have been able to score in our World Cup qualifying matches," he said.

When asked about the pregnancy of his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo, Messi replied: "I don't really like talking about my private life, but I am very happy at the prospect of being a father, I am enjoying all of this."

Between David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, The Highest Earnings in Playing Ball.

David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, among highest paid athletes announces the publication as Forbes, where he handled some astronomical figures.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham

The first player to appear in the list is David Beckham, ranked 8, between his salary in the Galaxy and its advertising revenue is pocketed around 46 million euros. He followed the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, who receives some 42'5 million euros. After them, 2 posts below, but not least, at 11, is Leo Messi, the Argentinian star Barca his rise to fame earns close to 39 million euros. These quantities are of a size brutal, and it is true that may surprise the place of English, which is not in the elite football as if they do the other two players.

We also offer highlights the top boxer Floyd Mayweather with a profit of 85 million euros, 23 more than his nearest rival and fellow teacher Many Pacquiao. Finish the Top 3 Tiger Woods, who despite his scandals remains at the top of the list. The first woman in this list is tennis player Maria Sharapova, who is ranked number 26, which earns nearly 28 million euros. 

Maria Sharapova, Floyd Mayweather, Tiger Woods

The economic crisis plaguing many parts of the planet seems to be no impediment to these athletes continue to enrich its heritage each year.

Antonella Roccuzzo Pregnant or Not?

ROSARIO. - Amid rumors of a possible pregnancy, a series of photos of Antonella Roccuzzo bride of Lionel Messi, and turn in the network and were spread by Informe21.com and Urgente24.com, inter alia . In the pictures you can see the beautiful brunette wearing a bikini Rosario with a group of friends for an afternoon of swimming and sun. Although it is unknown antiquity of the files, she looks infartante Rosario.

Messi Roccuzzo and met in childhood and their families have been friends for years. In the various family gatherings have emerged after the first looks that ended in a romance that spans the world.

Antonella Roccuzzo

She lives in Rosario, where he studied nutrition, while he spends most of his time in Barcelona. However, any excuse is good to be in the "Chicago Argentina", in Catalonia, Switzerland and Buenos Aires, where they share an apartment in an exclusive building in Puerto Madero.

I Know it Will be a Boy

The Flea played a benefit match its founding in Cancun and the transmission dropped the scoop. After the rumors about his paternity, the rosarino had celebrated his goal against Ecuador with the ball under the shirt, emulating a pregnancy.

Lionel Messi

There are no more doubts. Lionel Messi will be dad and even revealed the sex of the baby. The Flea played a friendly in Cancun for the benefit of its founding and the telecast was encouraged to say "I know it will be a boy," the unborn baby with her partner Antonella Roccuzzo.

The rumors of his paternity had arisen on the closure of the European season. In the match against Ecuador with Argentina for the playoffs, the Market celebrated his goal (the third team Sabella) with the ball under her shirt, emulating a pregnancy. And this Sunday is Father's Day.

Lionel Messi announces he's going to be a dad

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has publicly acknowledged for the first time that he is expecting his first child with girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo.

Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

The Barcelona and Argentina forward made the announcement on Saturday in Cancún, Mexico, at the end of a charity match to promote the Leo Messi Foundation.

"We did not want to say anything because we never talk about our private life, but we were constantly asked about it, so we wanted to share our joy," said Messi.

"Both my family and Antonella's are over the moon."

The 24-year-old had been tight-lipped when questioned about the reports that he was expecting his first child with his partner, after his special celebration of his goal in Argentina's 4-0 victory against Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier earlier this month.

Messi celebrated his goal by tucking the ball under his shirt, as if to simulate an expecting mother's belly.