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Lionel Messi's next team: Clubs who can really afford to sign the Argentine

Barcelona coach Koeman rests Messi, De Jong for Dynamo Kiev clash
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Barcelona coach Koeman rests Messi, De Jong for Dynamo Kiev clash

'FIFA ban' looming for Lionel Messi? Argentine's contract situation decoded

Barcelona presidential rivals insist Messi is worth it
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Barcelona presidential rivals insist Messi is worth it

Barcelona presidential rivals insist Messi is worth it

 
Barca, Juve win in Champions League as woeful Man Utd beaten
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Barca, Juve win in Champions League as woeful Man Utd beaten

Barca, Juve win in Champions League as woeful Man Utd beaten

Barca ponder Messi rest as Madrid continue to wait on Hazard
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Barca ponder Messi rest as Madrid continue to wait on Hazard

Barca ponder Messi rest as Madrid continue to wait on Hazard

La Liga: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), 50 goals, 2011/12
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La Liga: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), 50 goals, 2011/12

Messi wrote himself into footballing folklore with a majestic season in which he missed just one league game through suspension. 

He started 2011/12 with a bang, hitting the net 10 times and providing six assists in the first seven matches.

In March 2012, he passed Brazil legend Ronaldo's record of 34 La Liga goals scored in 1996-97.

Eight days after coach Pep Guardiola's departure was announced, Messi scored four times against Espanyol to hit the 50-goal mark with a game left.