Lionel Messi celebrates setting new goalscoring record
Messi sets new goals record
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has broken the all-time record for the number of goals scored in one calendar year. The previous record of 85 was set by Gerd Müller's in 1972.
Lionel Messi sets new goalscoring record
Barcelona's official Twitter feed has been waxing lyrical about the Argentine's achievement.
GGGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLL!!! GOLAZO! LEO 'DER BOMBER' MESSI!
From @FCBarcelona on Twitter:GGGGGGGOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!! GOLAZO! LEO LEO LEO MESSI!!! #86 #FCBLive
From @FCBarcelona on Twitter:Leo Messi now holds the record for the most goals scored in a calendar year (86). #FCBLive
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Lionel Messi breaks all-time goalscoring record
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has set a new record for the number of goals scored in one calendar year.
His 86th goal of 2012, scored for Barcelona against Real Betis, beat Gerd Müller's milestone set in 1972.
Messi's 86 goals came in just 66 matches.
Lionel Messi scores record-equalling 85th goal in 2012
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has equalled the all-time record for the number of goals scored in one calendar year.
His 85th goal of 2012, scored for Barcelona against Real Betis, matched Gerd Müller's milestone set in 1972.
Messi's 85 goals in 66 matches included:
- 55 goals in 36 matches in La Liga
- 3 goals in 7 Copa del Rey matches
- 13 goals in 12 Champions League matches
- 2 goals in 2 Super Cup matches
- 12 goals in 9 matches for Argentina
Müller's record was set in 1972 when he played 60 games for club and country.