Noticias

Leo Messi has been crowned as the best Argentine athlete of the decade by the Fundación Konex. The prestigious award recognises his career over the past 10 years and takes its place alongside the IFHHS accolade, awarded for his achievements over the same period.

Barcelona play host to Alavés on Saturday at the Camp Nou in the latest round of LaLiga fixtures. After having made his 900th career appearance, including his outings for Barça and the Argentine national team, last time out, Leo Messi faces a side against whom he has notched 11 goals in as many games.

Last night saw Leo Messi make his 900th career outing, including his appearances for Barcelona (758) and the Argentine national team (142). Leo reached this landmark after featuring in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Sevilla. In his 900 appearances, Leo has netted 722 goals, 651 of which have been for Barça, with the remaining 71 coming in an Albiceleste shirt.

This Wednesday sees Barcelona contest the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Sevilla at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. Leo Messi has found the net 37 times and provided 16 assists against the Andalusians during his career.

Leo Messi's free-kick strike in the LaLiga meeting with Athletic at the Camp Nou has been voted as the January Goal of the Month by users of the FC Barcelona website.

Leo Messi struck Barcelona's opening goal of the night against Betis at the Benito Villamarín in a game that saw the Azulgranas run out 3-2 away winners. Leo's introduction in the 56th minute turned the match on its head as he got his name on the scoresheet in his very first involvement just three minutes later.