Barcelona’s Wednesday night clash against Elche in La Liga ended on a rather humorous note. :beers: I'll take it as a compliment. Lionel Messi is El Clasico's all time top goalscorer, and this one is likely the best and most important of the lot. The Argentina international whipped a shot into goalkeeper Unai Simon's top-left corner from 25 yards midway through the first half to put Barca 1-0 up in their LaLiga clash at Camp Nou. The goal put La Albiceleste 2-0 up in a game that they would go on to win 4-0 - with Messi registering two assists. In his first Champions League final, Messi made sure it was one to remember. The Argentine, who has spent the entirety of his senior career with Barcelona , ended a four-match streak without a goal in La Liga – incredibly, his longest drought since 2013 – with a four-goal haul against Eibar. :wink: We have great battles over the years! With the scores level at 1-1, Messi hit a powerful low strike from 20 yards past Edwin van der Sar. Published 4:37 PM, Thursday December 24 2020 GMT. A report by El Mundo claimed the deal Messi signed in 2017, which expires at the end of this season, is worth more than €555million. On June 30th 2020, Lionel Messi joined a very exclusive club. Mohammed Salah's effort against RB Leipzig will compete with that of Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne for the Champions League Goal of the Week accolade. The brace sent Barcelona on their way to another Champions League final vs. Manchester United, and one that was also sure to be memorable for Messi... After punishing them two years earlier, Messi returned to haunt Manchester United again. Messi has broken many records in his career and on Tuesday he completed yet another impressive one. Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is next on the list and will receive 17 bottles Earlier this week, Barcelona star Lionel Messi created a new world record as he scored his 644th goal for Barcelona in their La Liga clash against Valladolid. With this extraordinary tally, it is difficult to narrow it down, but here are Lionel Messi's ten most memorable goals. Messi has broken many records in his career and on Tuesday he completed yet another impressive one. ", Topics: Football News, Lionel Messi, Champions League, Pele, Spain, La Liga, European Football. With Barcelona desperately needing a win over 10-man Real Madrid to keep their title hopes alive, the scores were level at 2-2 as the game approached the final whistle. thanks for the beers. 644 goals = 644 moments of Messi magicAnd yes, we've created a custom bottle for every single goal to send to the keepers to toast their part in history.Kings recognize Kings :crown:#BeAKing #Messi #KingOfBeers #KingOfFootball pic.twitter.com/J3qo6Im3CE, @media (max-width:767px){.css-4n1las{display:none;}}More Like This@media (min-width:768px){.css-1s8mc50{display:none;}}More Like This, "In this game, no goal is easy"Which is why we've created a custom bottle for all 644 goals Leo Messi scored. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Minutes, goals and assits by club, position, situation. 644 custom beers. The forward, who had already scored a glorious goal from long-range, was denied by Keylor Navas, the home goalkeeper deflecting his spot-kick onto the crossbar. Ryan is a writer for SPORTbible. The 33-year-old has been traumatising goalkeepers with all those goals for the past 16 years, since he made his debut against Espanyol in October 2004, and they've all been reminded about their trauma. it really is an unbelievable achievement. There is an element of symbolism to this goal, as many view it as Ronaldinho passing the torch to the young Argentine. Messi himself has described it as his favourite goal. Messi came to the ground on the 87th minute as a substitute with Barcelona 1-0 ahead. Leo Messi went back to solve the ballot a night more and went the author of the 1-0 of the FC Barcelona in front of the Elche. Messi has been a portrait […] Lionel Messi football stats. Only 17 at the time, the much touted youngster (at the time) scored his first ever professional goal. The brace set Barcelona on their way to reaching their first Champions League final in four years, which they won 3-1 against Juventus. pic.twitter.com/nFNoghhHwy, 644 goals. On 2 February, Messi scored twice in a 2–2 draw against Valencia, with his first goal coming from the penalty spot, his 50th La Liga penalty goal; as such, he became only the third player in La Liga history after Cristiano Ronaldo and Hugo Sánchez to score 50 penalties in the competition. Messi’s goal was his first against Napoli and means he has now scored against 35 different teams in the Champions League which is a new record. He obviously hates YOUR football team and has no interest in synchronised swimming. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Children's author Beverly Cleary, creator of 'Ramona Quimby,' dies at age 104, Bill Clinton on Georgia's new voting restrictions: 'An attack on our democracy'. Cheers! Congratulations on breaking the 644 record #Messi! However, he is Argentina's all time top goalscorer - a feat that was sealed with an unbelievable 25-yard free kick against USA in the Copa America semi-final. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. He covers all sport from football, formula one, cricket, rugby, tennis, athletics, mma and wrestling. Perhaps best remembered for Messi's iconic celebration, the meeting between Real Madrid and Barcelona on 23rd April 2017 was an enthralling one...to say the very least. Thus, Mauricio Pochettino's men went on to secure a berth in the quarter-final of the Champions League with an aggregate 5-2 scoreline, which confirmed the Champions League Barcelona exit. And on May 1st 2019, Liverpool learned this the hard way. Collecting a lobbed pass from Ronaldinho, Messi lifted the ball over Albacete goalkeeper Raul Valbuena and into the back of the net. In recent years, Messi has established himself as a set piece expert. And finally, the only goalkeeper to have stopped Messi from finding the net in four games against him, is Rubin Kazan's Sergei Ryzhikov. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his first goal against Juventus in the Champions League final [Image Credit: Getty Images] Nevertheless, Buffon can still look back and savor the sentiment that he kept Barcelona’s Lionel Messi at bay in his side’s journey to the final. #BeAKing #ad pic.twitter.com/Rvz2kSv23B. Barcelona’s last game before the Messi era officially began was a 1-0 win over CD Numancia in October 2004 and we’ve taken a look at that Xl. For many, this was the moment that turned skeptics into believers. Although Messi and Sergio Busquets forced the former Real Madrid goalkeeper to produce two exceptional saves, Barcelona at large proved ineffective, leading to embarrassing Champions League results. Having already scored one nine minutes earlier, Messi picked up the ball from Sergio Busquets, accelerated forward, avoided challenges from Lassana Diarra, Raul Albiol, Sergio Ramos, and Marcelo, before sliding the ball past Iker Casillas. Messi has scored 19 goals against Alves. Lionel Messi has become the first player in football history to register 1,000 goal contributions after netting four in a 5-0 Barcelona rout of Eibar. He then proceeded to surge forward, dribbling past four Bilbao defenders, before smacking it in at Iago Herrerin's near post. Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas could also get a lot of bottles as Messi scored 17 goals against him as well. Lionel Messi has got in on the act for Barcelona away at Real Sociedad, adding a fourth goal on the night. Elche’s goalkeeper Edgar Badia asked Lionel Messi for his shirt at the end of the game and the Argentine duly obliged. Messi had scored a penalty for Barca in the first leg of the last-16 tie against PSG, which the French champions won 4-1 at Camp Nou. Another Record for Messi. Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has stated that there was mutual respect between himself and Argentina’s Lionel Messi right after the group game at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil. Real Madrid … Another fine solo goal to add to the collection. His goal against Valladolid took him to 644 in all competitions for the Catalan giants and meant he surpassed Pele's 643 goals for Santos as the most ever scored for one club. - Lionel Messi netted twice to help his side win 3-2 - Enyeama and Messi were pictured severally having some sort of chit-chat. After being picked for the senior team under Frank Rijkaard in October 2004, Messi, then a 17-year-old, scored his first senior goal on May 1, 2005, against Albacete Balompie. Having put Barcelona 2-0 up with a tap in seven minutes earlier, Messi bent a stunning free kick into the top corner from 30 yards out. Then, in the 92nd minute, Jordi Alba cut the ball back for Messi to sweep into the bottom corner, before running over to the Real Madrid fans to display the name on the back of his shirt. The Argentine legend netted in the 65th minute, which was his 644th goal for Barcelona. Speaking exclusively to SPORTbible, Samuel Eto'o praised his former teammate for breaking Pele's record, saying, "I believe he is the greatest of this life and also of the other life. His goal against Valladolid took him to 644 in … took him to 644 in all competitions for the Catalan giants and meant he surpassed Pele's 643 goals for Santos as the most ever scored for one club. Budweiser celebrated Lionel Messi's 644th goal for Barcelona FC by sending numbered bottle to the 160 goalkeepers he scored against. Some received more than 1 bottle.Every bottle is numbered with Messi's goal number. Speaking exclusively to SPORTbible, Samuel Eto'o. Victor Valdes. xG, shot map, match history. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Former Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves is believed to be the goalkeeper with the most Messi goals conceded against him with 19. Budweiser have sent a numbered bottle of beer to every goalkeeper that the six time Ballon d'Or has scored against, and numbered with which strike of Messi's that was. Budweiser celebrate Lionel Messi’s goal record by sending special edition beers to every goalkeeper he’s scored against. Badia however, seemed fairly shocked when Messi asked for the keeper’s shirt in return. 160 goalkeepers.Leo Messi delivers on the pitch. 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In the 20th minute of the Copa del Rey final, Messi received a pass from Dani Alves close to the touchline. 644 beers, 160 goalkeepers: Lionel Messi's victims each receive a Budweiser; 644 beers, 160 goalkeepers: Lionel Messi’s victims each receive a Budweiser Budweiser sent a beer to every goalkeeper who has conceded a Lionel Messi goal after the Argentinian superstar broke Pele's long-standing record for most goals for a single club. Yes, that's 644 unique bottles.Sent to all 160 goalkeepers Messi scored against to toast their part in making history.#BeAKing #Messi #KingOfBeers #KingOfFootball pic.twitter.com/1oCgLvQm6B, Busweiser has sent out a bottle to every goalkeeper Lionel Messi has scored against for his record 644 goals for Barcelona. Messi picked the ball up in his own half, instantly skipped past two players, drove forward with the ball, took on two more defenders, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted into an empty net. Lionel Messi began his career as a 17-year-old in the blue-and-red jersey of Barcelona and it was exactly 15 years ago that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner scored the first of his 627 career goals. Obviously that means some goalkeepers are going to be well stocked on the beers for the Christmas period, Merry Christmas indeed. Having failed to score against Jerome Boateng and Manuel Neuer a year earlier in the World Cup final, Messi took revenge in style. Lionel Messi has become the first footballer in history to officially hit the 1000 mark for combined goals and assists. Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao On the eve of his 33rd birthday, Messi set up Ivan Rakitic for the only goal of the game, in the process making his 250th assist in a Barcelona shirt. While Messi's Barcelona career is near-perfect, his international career has come under question. Messi’s 644th goal came in a much-needed 3-0 victory over lowly Valladolid. With 70 minutes on the clock, Messi leapt to head home Xavi's far post cross to seal the trophy for Barcelona. Only 17 at the time, the much touted youngster (at the time) scored his first ever professional goal. Lionel Messi made history against Valladolid on Tuesday evening. The beer bottle, numbering 644, will go to Valladolid goalkeeper Jordy Masip against whom Messi holds the world record. A beauty from David Villa 15 minutes later made it 3-1 as Barcelona won their second Champions League in three years. Messi would later score a second in a 3-1 win that secured the trophy for Barcelona. After coming through the Barcelona academy, Valdes managed to cement his position as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper before Messi’s debut. The wonder strike was Messi's 600th goal for Barcelona, and won UEFA.com goal of the season. Lionel Messi scored his 650th goal for Barcelona with a sumptuous free-kick against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. It was a near carbon copy of Diego Maradona's goal vs. England in 1986, and many still view this as Messi's best ever goal. "When he is playing, you really have the impression that he's playing a pick up game with his friends. With a delicate Panenka penalty against Atletico Madrid, the six time Ballon d'Or winner became only the seventh footballer to score 700 professional goals. They received a bottle for every goal Messi scored against them. After sitting Boateng down with some brilliant footwork, the Argentine lifted the ball over Neuer, just three minutes after he had given the Blaugrana the lead.