FTR every article I've read about Messi's record-breaking mentions that Müller did it in less games and less penalties.
Has anyone even heard of this record before they fished it out of thin air since its messi?? I have a lot of respect for messi and Barca. But there is so many holes to this damn thing it's ridiculous.. Muller had 6 less games and not a single penalty kick. Zico had like 89/90 goals? And he was injured for 2 months.. Then this Zambia player.. It's just getting ridiculous
I don't think they "fished it out of thin air" because it's Messi. "Goals in a calendar year" is relatively meaningless, but because a player happens to have scored an insane amount of goals this year, we collectively decidedly to measure it and give it meaning. What's really ridiculous are the Messi/Müller comparisons, because they're two completely different attackers from two completely different times.
Barca and Messi are great right now but let me you tell you what's better - the trio of henry-etoo-messi in 2008/2009.... they were just incredible. What a force !
They seem more direct this season. Something Tito put into this club.. Instead of 50 passes into the net, they are trying for 10-15 Which is a good step I think. Their defense has been a little shaky though... I mean even Madrid has a better defensive record and they are having their worst year..
Number of games in 2012 in which Messi scored 0 goals: 22 Number of games in 2012 in which Messi scored 2 goals: 22 Ridiculous.