Lionel Messi had another memorable year. Although 2013 has been marked by injuries , the Argentine was again impressed with his technical skills , his sense of purpose and soul of a leader that made him an exceptional player , both in selection with FC Barcelona.
It is therefore not surprising that the Pulga among the three candidates for the FIFA Ballon d'Or, he could win for the fifth consecutive time. Here are three key dates of the Year Lionel Messi, chosen by FIFA.com .
Celta Vigo - Barcelona , March 30, 2013 , Liga BBVA
At the 71th minute , Messi gave the home team (2:1) and sets a new record mark consecutively meet all its opponents. In this series , which began Nov. 11, 2012 to face Mallorca Lionel Messi found 30 times the net in 19 games .
He scored four goals against Osasuna , two against Zaragoza, Mallorca, Levante, Athletic Bilbao, Betis , Atletico Madrid , Granada and Rayo Vallecano , one against Valladolid , Espanyol , Malaga, Real Sociedad , Valencia , Getafe , Sevilla , Real Madrid , Deportivo and Celta Vigo . " I do not care , what is important is to continue to earn the three points ," confided Messi humble after the match that ended in a draw (2:2 ), but that did not stop Barcelona to win the title .
Paraguay - Argentina, September 10, 2013 , qualifying for Brazil 2014
In Asunción , in the context of South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 ™ , the Pulga was the author of two goals and an Assist when Argentina dominated Paraguay 5: 2 to secure qualification for the finals , with two games remaining . And with 37 goals , the captain of the Albiceleste ended up alone on the second place of top scorers in the Argentine selection , behind Gabriel Batistuta honor he shared previously with Hernán Crespo .
" We have spent significant tests and we have successful face top teams . We are on the right track, but to be world champions , we still lack many things ," commented Messi who finished second best qualifications scorer with 10 goals , just behind the Uruguayan Luis Suarez.
Barcelona, 20 November 2013 , a new prize in his collection
Injured and aware that would not see the land before 2014 , Messi scored his third Golden Boot , which designates best European scorer 2012/13 season . It beats here a new record.
The Argentinian has scored 46 times in 32 matches for the title from Barcelona , in a championship that came in the club's history as " La Liga of 100 points ." By getting this award for the third time in his career , Lionel Messi leaves behind German Gerd Müller, Portuguese Eusebio , Fernando Gomes and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Romanian Dudu Georgescu , Scottish Ally McCoist and French Thierry Henry, who had won twice.
" This recognition is very nice, but I dedicate it to the whole group . Without my teammates, I would not have done ," said Messi, praised by Carles Puyol , Xavi Hernandez, Gerard Pique and Cesc Fábregas , among others.
It is therefore not surprising that the Pulga among the three candidates for the FIFA Ballon d'Or, he could win for the fifth consecutive time. Here are three key dates of the Year Lionel Messi, chosen by FIFA.com .
Celta Vigo - Barcelona , March 30, 2013 , Liga BBVA
At the 71th minute , Messi gave the home team (2:1) and sets a new record mark consecutively meet all its opponents. In this series , which began Nov. 11, 2012 to face Mallorca Lionel Messi found 30 times the net in 19 games .
He scored four goals against Osasuna , two against Zaragoza, Mallorca, Levante, Athletic Bilbao, Betis , Atletico Madrid , Granada and Rayo Vallecano , one against Valladolid , Espanyol , Malaga, Real Sociedad , Valencia , Getafe , Sevilla , Real Madrid , Deportivo and Celta Vigo . " I do not care , what is important is to continue to earn the three points ," confided Messi humble after the match that ended in a draw (2:2 ), but that did not stop Barcelona to win the title .
Paraguay - Argentina, September 10, 2013 , qualifying for Brazil 2014
In Asunción , in the context of South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 ™ , the Pulga was the author of two goals and an Assist when Argentina dominated Paraguay 5: 2 to secure qualification for the finals , with two games remaining . And with 37 goals , the captain of the Albiceleste ended up alone on the second place of top scorers in the Argentine selection , behind Gabriel Batistuta honor he shared previously with Hernán Crespo .
" We have spent significant tests and we have successful face top teams . We are on the right track, but to be world champions , we still lack many things ," commented Messi who finished second best qualifications scorer with 10 goals , just behind the Uruguayan Luis Suarez.
Barcelona, 20 November 2013 , a new prize in his collection
Injured and aware that would not see the land before 2014 , Messi scored his third Golden Boot , which designates best European scorer 2012/13 season . It beats here a new record.
The Argentinian has scored 46 times in 32 matches for the title from Barcelona , in a championship that came in the club's history as " La Liga of 100 points ." By getting this award for the third time in his career , Lionel Messi leaves behind German Gerd Müller, Portuguese Eusebio , Fernando Gomes and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Romanian Dudu Georgescu , Scottish Ally McCoist and French Thierry Henry, who had won twice.
" This recognition is very nice, but I dedicate it to the whole group . Without my teammates, I would not have done ," said Messi, praised by Carles Puyol , Xavi Hernandez, Gerard Pique and Cesc Fábregas , among others.
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