Lionel Messi becomes Barca’s all-time record scorer

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Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi became Barcelona’s all-time leading goalscorer, including friendlies and unofficial matches, with a double against Osasuna on Sunday.

The Argentine already held the club record for goals in official matches, but has now scored 370 goals for the Catalans in all to overtake Paulinho Alcantara who scored 369 goals in 357 games as a Barca player between 1912 and 1927.

Messi opened the scoring at the Camp Nou with a lovely flicked finish from Alexis Sanchez’s cross.

And after Sanchez and Andres Iniesta had extended the hosts advantage, Messi drilled home his 30th goal of the season to make it 4-0.

Liverpool owner John W Henry admits Suarez did have €49 million clause

The Reds chief confirms that a bid from Arsenal just slightly over the Uruguayan forward's release clause was rejected during last summer's tense transfer negotiations

By Chris Davie

Liverpool owner John W Henry has confirmed that Luis Suarez did have a €49 million release clause in his old contract but revealed that the club refused to sell the striker to Arsenal because "contracts don't seem to mean a lot in England".

Arsene Wenger's side submitted a €49m-plus-€1 bid in an attempt activate the Uruguay international's clause but the Reds claimed that the player only needed to be informed of offers over €49 and were not obliged to sell.

Liverpool maintained their no-sale stance regarding Suarez throughout the summer transfer window and the forward signed a new long-term deal with the club in December.

"Luis Suarez is the top scorer in the English Premier League, which is arguably the top soccer league in the world," Henry is reported to have said at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.

"He had a buyout clause of £40m. Arsenal, one of our prime rivals - this year we're tied for second - we're actually second because of goal difference - offered £40m plus £1.

"What we've found is that contracts don't seem to mean a lot in England - actually, in world football.

"It doesn't matter how long a player's contract is, he can decide he's leaving.

"We sold a player, Fernando Torres, for £50m, that we did not want to sell - we were forced to. Since apparently these contracts don’t seem to hold, we took the position that we're just not selling.

"It's been great for Luis, it's been great for us."

Nigeria's Dike out of World Cup

The striker had high hopes for 2014 but his dreams of representing the Super Eagles in Brazil have been devastated by injury

By Ives Galarcep

Toronto FC striker Bright Dike has been ruled out of Nigeria's World Cup campaign after suffering a torn Achilles.

Dike had been expected to play a key role for Toronto FC in 2014 and was a candidate for the Super Eagles' World Cup squad, but his latest injury has put an end to those dreams.

The injury comes almost two years after Dike suffered the very same problem with the Portland Timbers. He worked his way back from that injury and played well enough to attract the attention of the national side.

The 27-year-old showed some flashes of his pedigree for the Canadian club in 2013, but it was his goalscoring performance in Nigeria's 2-2 friendly clash against Italy in November that saw him rise to prominence.

Dike's injury will put more pressure on Toronto's forward pairing of Jermain Defoe and Gilberto and leave TFC scrambling to add further attacking options heading into the 2014 season.

Ronaldo leads Portugal to fourth in Fifa ranking

he Seleccao have leapfrogged Colombia, while Switzerland and Brazil have enjoyed boosts inside the top 10

Portugal have jumped up to fourth in Fifa's world rankings, while World Cup holders Spain remain top dogs.

Vicente del Bosque's men lead the way ahead of Germany and Argentina in an unchanged top three, but Iberian neighbours Portugal - whom Cristiano Ronaldo fired to the World Cup this summer late last year - have leapfrogged Colombia into fourth.

Switzerland are up two places to sixth despite not playing a game since November, while Confederation Cup holders Brazil have risen to ninth, overtaking Netherlands.

Denmark are among the biggest movers, jumping from 25th to 20th, and France are up two spots to joint 18th with Ukraine, whom Didier Deschamps' side beat in a play-off in November to qualify for the World Cup.

World Cup debutants Bosnia & Herzegovina also rise two places to 17th, with United States and Chile up one spot each to 13th and 14th at the expense of England, who fall to 15th.

Cote d'Ivoire have dropped out of the top 20 after a six-place fall, but African rivals Cape Verde are up eight places to 27.

Mali are one of the list's biggest losers, dropping 19 places to 59th, while Ghana - who will look to replicate their run to the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals in Brazil later this year - have plummeted 13 spots to number 37.

Elsewhere, Armenia have moved inside the top 30, their highest ever Fifa ranking, after a World Cup qualification campaign that saw them narrowly miss out on a play-off spot.

Player Ratings: Barcelona 2-1 Manchester City (4-1 Agg)

Player Ratings: Barcelona 2-1 Manchester City (4-1 Agg)

The Catalans squeezed past Manuel Pellegrini's men at Camp Nou, with Lionel Messi showing some of his best form by adding a neat goal to an otherwise impressive performance

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  Messi Top of the Match

  A bright and incisive performance from the Argentine forward, who converted with a delightful clip to open the scoring. Should have had a couple of penalties too.
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  5

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  Neymar

  Had one effort cleared off the line by Fernandinho, but was guilty of giving away possession a few times needlessly.

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  Víctor Valdés

  The departing Barcelona keeper made two excellent saves, the highlight came when palming a Dzeko header out from underneath his own crossbar in the second half to keep City at bay.
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  Piqué

  The central defender made several important last-ditch challenges, the best of which being a sliding interceptions to deny Fernandinho from close range. Lucky not to have conceded a penalty, though.
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  Jordi Alba

  The left-back was a threat throughout, bombing forward to provide an outlet on the flank, making plenty of intelligent runs to get in behind Zabaleta.
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  Daniel Alves

  Smashed home the winning goal in stoppage time to add to an energetic performance. Got forward whenever possible.
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  Cesc Fàbregas

  Played a supporting role, having a half chance saved well by Hart, but was generally a tidy feeder for the likes of Messi and Neymar.
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  Xavi

  Kept the ball moving, possessing the qualities required to unlock City's defence as they sat on the edge of their penalty area.
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  Andrés Iniesta Luján

  Had an excellent game, with his driving runs causing plenty of problems for a well-organised City defence. Provided the assist for Alves.
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  Javier Mascherano

  Didn't struggle in defence, despite the height difference against Dzeko, and kept firm tabs on Aguero in the first half. A solid outing.
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  Busquets

  Mopped up behind Iniesta and Xavi, and received warm applause for his defensive work, which can sometimes go unsung.

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  Daniel Alves

  Smashed home the winning goal in stoppage time to add to an energetic performance. Got forward whenever possible.
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    Joe Hart

    Made a number of smart stops to deny Xavi and Fabregas, and was helpless for both of Barcelona's goals. An encouraging performance.
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    Vincent Kompany

    A colossal performance from the captain, who threw himself into every tackle and capped his committed outing with a late goal, turning home a Dzeko header.
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    5

    Pablo Zabaleta

    Tracked Jordi Alba's runs in behind in the first half, but lost his head in the second half, earning himself a red card for dissent.
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    Joleon Lescott Flop of the Match

    A clumsy performance, as the central defender could easily have conceded two penalties, and was at fault for Messi's opener, as the England international couldn't get the ball out of his own feet.
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    Aleksandar Kolarov

    Provided several great balls from the left-hand side, acting as City's main threat going forward, and did well to track a very pacey Neymar.
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    James Milner

    Worked extremely hard, pressing up and down the field constantly, and had a couple of snapshots he was unable to convert.
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    Samir Nasri

    Had a couple of chances around the edge of the penalty area, forcing Valdes into the odd save. Intelligent in his passing.
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    David Silva

    A somewhat quiet outing from the former Valencia man, who showed his quality in odd flashes, such as a classy backheel to Nasri in the first half.
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    Fernandinho

    A tenacious and tireless performance from the Brazilian, who was everywhere for his side. Cleared a chance off the line, as well as popping up in the opposition penalty area, too.
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    Yaya Touré

    Strong and powerful, his physical frame wasn't designed for a game where the referee wasn't allowing physicality, but the former Barcelona man held his own, driving forward and spreading the play well.
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    Sergio Agüero

    A quiet first half from the Argentine, who was carrying a hamstring injury. Struggled to free himself from Pique and Mascherano's attentions. Subbed at half-time.

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    Negredo

    Had little time to have any impact, and was jeered from the thousands inside Camp Nou.
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    Edin Dzeko

    The Bosnia international made a big impact on proceedings, forcing Valdes into several saves and winning plenty of headers. Deserved a penalty after being clearly brought down by Pique.
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    Joe Hart

    Made a number of smart stops to deny Xavi and Fabregas, and was helpless for both of Barcelona's goals. An encouraging performance.
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    Vincent Kompany

    A colossal performance from the captain, who threw himself into every tackle and capped his committed outing with a late goal, turning home a Dzeko header.
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    5

    Pablo Zabaleta

    Tracked Jordi Alba's runs in behind in the first half, but lost his head in the second half, earning himself a red card for dissent.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

FC BARCELONA

2vs1

MANCHESTER CITY FC

Played
March 12, 2014 7:45 PM GMT
Camp Nou — Barcelona
Referee:‬ S. Lannoy‎
Attendance:‬ 85957‎

67′ Messi

Vincent Kompany 89′ 

90+1′ Daniel Alves

Ronaldo saves Real in Madrid derby

Real Madrid kept top spot in the Spanish Liga Sunday with a late 2—2 draw at crosstown rivals Atletico, who are second.

The draw left Real Madrid with 64 points from 26 games, three more than Atletico and four more than Barcelona, who were due to host lowly Almeria later Sunday.

Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid after just three minutes by turning in a centre from Angel Di Maria, only for youngster Koke to level for Atletico after being set up by winger Arda Turan.

Atletico captain Gabi gave the hosts the lead just before half—time with a long drive which Real keeper Diego Lopez should really have stopped.

Real dominated the second half and were kept at bay by Atletico keeper Thibaut Courtois. However, there was nothing Courtois could do when Real’s Dani Caravajal set up Cristiano Ronaldo to make it 2—2 seven minutes from time.

Atletico have not managed to beat Real at their Estadio Calderon since 1999.

Earlier Sunday, Villarreal were held to a disappointing 1—1 draw at home to bottom team Real Betis, a result which left them in fifth place.

Villarreal took the lead 20 minutes from time when Bruno Soriano calmly converted a penalty, after Betis defender Antonio Amaya had pulled down Ikechukwu Uche.

But Uche was then sent off for an ugly foul and Villarreal were suddenly in trouble.

Veteran striker Ruben Castro equalized for Betis six minutes from time by heading in a centre from left—back Didac Vila.

The draw left Villarreal in fifth place, just one point above sixth—placed Real Sociedad.

Villarreal are six points below Athletic Bilbao, who seem determined to finish fourth and enter the qualifying round for the Champions League.

“This was a setback for us. We really should have killed the game off but instead we let it slip away from us,” said a disappointed Soriano.

Betis, in contrast, are rock bottom, five points adrift and seemingly doomed to be relegated.

“Draws are not really of much use to us at this stage,” admitted Betis coach Gabriel Calderon. “Only a string of wins can help ups now, given our situation.”

Keywords: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Spanish Liga

Watch Man City V Chelsea live Stream FA Cup-Preview 15th Feb 2014

Match Preview: Saturday 15 Feb 2014,One of the important match Man City V Chelsea of FA CUP HD Quality Live Man City V Chelsea streaming is available here.Man City V Chelsea Live Stream online Video Free The match will take Preview Pictures and Wallpapers its mean all things are available in my blog please see and check here for latest things.Man City V Chelsea Live Stream ,Man City V Chelsea watch online free,Man City V Chelsea live stream video hd,Online Watch Free Man City V Chelsea,Man City V Chelsea streaming, Man City V Chelsea live streaming video,Chelsea head to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday looking for their third victory over Manchester City this season as the pair do battle in a mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round tie.The two favourites for the title must place their Premier League aspirations to one side as they vie for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Either City or Chelsea have featured in the last five FA Cup finals; with Chelsea claiming three titles and City just one after their defeat to Wigan last term.
The Blues recorded an impressive 1-0 win on their last visit to the Etihad less than two weeks ago and Jose Mourinho will hope his side can repeat the feat on Saturday.
City enjoyed the luxury of an unexpected rest in midweek when their fixture against Sunderland was postponed due to the inclement weather, while Chelsea were frustrated by a late West Bromwich Albion equaliser at The Hawthorns.
Chelsea currently sit at the Premier League summit and remain unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions, winning eight of their last 10 outings.

Manuel Pellegrini's City side are third in the title race at present, but hold a game in hand over Chelsea and Arsenal above them.

City's free-scoring form has faded somewhat of late, with the goal-scoring machine firing blanks in their last two outings, having played out a stalemate against Norwich after the Chelsea reverse.
In their two previous meetings this season, Chelsea have emerged victorious, with an opportunistic Fernando Torres goal earning a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge before Branislav Ivanovic fired them to victory at the Etihad.
However, it was City who triumphed when the pair met in the FA Cup last season, at the semi-final stage, as goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero powered the blue half of Manchester into the final.

Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pellegrini has a number of injury concerns to contend with ahead of their FA Cup showdown with Chelsea.
Pellegrini confirmed on Friday that Javi Garcia (muscle strain) and Samir Nasri (knee) have recovered in time to feature.
A clash with Premier League leaders Chelsea almost certainly comes a week too soon for midfielder Fernandinho and striker Sergio Aguero.

Chelsea
Chelsea manager Mourinho will be without the centre-back partnership of Gary Cahill and John Terry when they travel to the Etihad Stadium.
Cahill is waiting to discover how long he faces on the sidelines, having sustained a calf injury, while Terry could return next weekend following a muscular strain.
Dutch midfielder Marco van Ginkel remains out and is not expected to be back in contention until April after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.

Competition: FA Cup 5th Round
Match: Man City V Chelsea             
Date: Saturday, 15 February 2014
Kickoff time: 17:15 GMT
Venue: Etihad Stadium    

Doncaster V Barnsley live Stream Sky Bet Championship- Preview 15th Feb 2014

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Barnsley midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong returns to contention following suspension.
Defender Jack Hunt (knock) will face a late fitness test but Bobby Hassell is still struggling with a calf problem.

Head-to-Head
These sides played out a goalless draw at Oakwell in November.
Doncaster have won only one of the last five meetings, losing two. Their only win since 2010 was in the last meeting at the Keepmoat Stadium, when they won 2-0 in January 2012.
Barnsley have won on three of their last four visits to Doncaster, losing once.

Doncaster
Doncaster have won only two of their last 14 games in all competitions, though both wins have been in the last five games.
Doncaster are unbeaten in their last four league games at the Keepmoat Stadium, winning two.

Barnsley
Barnsley have won one of their last 11 games in all competitions. Their only win since early December was 2-0 at home against Blackpool in the Championship on 18 January.
Barnsley have kept only three clean sheets in their 28 league games this season - the fewest in the Championship.
Barnsley have the worst away record in the Championship. Their only win away from home so far this season was 2-1 at Brighton on 3 December.  

Competition: Sky Bet Championship  
Match: Doncaster V Barnsley              
Date: Saturday, 15 February 2014
Kickoff time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Keepmoat Stadium    

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Match Preview: On Tuesday, 14 January 2014,There Is One of the important match Preston V Ipswich  of FA Cup third round Live High Quality Streaming, Preston V Ipswich streaming is available here Preston V Ipswich  Live Stream online video FA Cup third round Video Free The match will take plcae at Deepdale 1/14/14 Preview Pictures and Wallpapers its mean all things are available in my blog please see and check here for latest things.Preview Picturesand Wallpapers its mean all things are available in my blog please see and check here for latest things Preston V Ipswich  Live Stream, Preston V Ipswich live streaming TV Coverage / Live Streaming, Preston V Ipswich online free,  Preston V Ipswich  Live High Quality Streaming video, Preston V Ipswich at Deepdale Tuesday, 14 January 2014, kick-off 19:45 (GMT).  Preston North End are expected to make changes following a 2-0 defeat at Wolves in League One on Saturday. Veteran striker Kevin Davies and young midfielder Josh Brownhill are among those hoping to be recalled, while new signing Scott Wiseman is ineligible.
Ipswich will be without Luke Chambers, Aaron Cresswell (both hamstring), Cole Skuse (knee) and Daryl Murphy (thigh).
"The injuries are beginning to bite a bit. It's just the amount of games," said Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy.
The initial tie between the two side ended in a 1-1 draw at Portman Road on 4 January. The winners will travel to Nottingham Forest in round four.

MATCH STATS
These sides drew 1-1 at Portman Road on Saturday, 4 January.
This is Ipswich and Preston's fourth meeting in the FA Cup. Each has won one of the previous three meetings.
Preston have won the Cup twice - in 1889 and 1938 - and have been runners-up on a further five occasions.
Ipswich won the FA Cup for the only time in 1978, with Bobby Robson managing them in their only FA Cup final appearance.

Competition: FA Cup third round   
Match:  Preston V Ipswich      
Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Kickoff: 19:45 GMT
Venue: Deepdale