Lionel Messi just loves playing against Premier League clubs.The irrepressible Barcelona star was up to his usual tricks last night with a brace in the 3-0 victory over Liverpool, including a magical free-kick to bring up goal no. 600 for the Catalans.
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MOST GOALS AGAINST PREMIER LEAGUE 'BIG SIX'
Active players in all competitionsSergio Aguero – 53 goals in 75 gamesJamie Vardy – 32 goals in 50 gamesEden Hazard – 27 goals in 80 gamesLionel Messi – 26 goals in 33 gamesThe 31-year old’s tally is just three fewer than Ballon d’Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo – who played in the Premier League for six years at Manchester United.Messi will be hoping to add to his numbers when Barcelona travel to Anfield next Tuesday for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.The Reds require a miracle and could leave themselves vulnerable as they chase the three goals they need.![Henderson was overcome with emotion](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jordan-Henderson-and-Dad-2.jpg?strip=all&w=687&quality=100)
NO TAAR. QPR fans' favourite Adel Taarabt will NOT be returning to Loftus Road this month The former Tottenham youngster is on the hunt for a new club in this transfer window - but it won't be QPR.
Queens Park Rangers to let Adel Taarabt leave in January
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Barcelona transfer news: Antoine Griezmann deal confirmed by Atletico Madrid chief ANTOINE GRIEZMANN will join Barcelona from Atletico Madrid this summer despite rumoured interest from Manchester
Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann set for Atletico
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Derby boss Frank Lampard has confirmed Liverpool can recall Harry Wilson from his loan spell in January. Wilson, 21, is the Rams' top goalscorer this season with eight, featuring a stunning brace against Swansea on Saturday And his form has not gone unnoticed by Liverpool fans, who have suggested he makes an early return to Anfield.
A view to the future - Harry Wilson - Opinion - The Liverpool Way
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Six (Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur) have contested every season of the Premier League. Six (Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Norwich City, Manchester City, Sheffield United and Southampton) were also founder members, though each team has been relegated at least once in the past.
Premier League History, Origins & List of Past Champions
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SCOTT BROWN'S lawyer has spoken out after the Celtic skipper escaped a ban for his actions after the win over Rangers. The Hoops skipper had been cited by the SFA over his celebrations on the
Celtic captain Scott Brown cited by the SFA after Rangers match
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Rafael van der Vaart issued a special birthday message on Monday evening and had a dig at Arsenal in the process. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder wrote on Twitter that he was looking forward to seeing former clubs Ajax, Real Madrid and Spurs in the Champions League this week. And, while posting a goal he scored for Hamburg against
Tottenham favourite Rafael van der Vaart on Real Madrid
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Sport › Football Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Man Utd latest football gossip Bayern Munich and Juventus have all been linked with the midfielder, with
Transfer news live: Man United star in talks, Liverpool and
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Watch this former Swansea City player score an outrageous lob on his MLS debut Alejandro Pozuelo couldn't have dreamed of a better start with an assist and two audacious goals,
Watch this former Swansea City player score an outrageous lob
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Today, Dan Kilpatrick is reporting an exclusive in the Evening Standard that Spurs are set to in due course announce two upcoming test events at the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium that will take
Tottenham stadium: What is the latest update on Spurs new
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Lionel Messi responds to standing ovation from Real Betis fans after hat-trick. The Barcelona superstar scored his 51st career treble with a trio of outstanding goals in the 4-1 win in Seville
Messi applauded by Betis fans after hat trick - YouTube
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Manchester City beat Liverpool to Premier League title: All
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Danny Rose EXCLUSIVE: 'I just wanted to get in my car and hide' after unnamed club make 'crazy' query Danny Rose admits he was left 'embarrassed' and 'angry' after a unnamed club asked to know if he was 'crazy' following his admission about talkSPORT 6 days ago
~ Angry passengers filmed 'disciplining' rogue matatu driver
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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva was the best player in England this season and could easily play for any club in the world, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Bernardo has been involved in 14
Kevin De Bruyne replacement, injury, Bernardo Silva
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