It has been come customary, almost expected, to see Leo Messi break records, but what he accomplished this past weekend is a feat that surely will not be broken for a long time.
Messi scored his 85th and 86th goals of 2012 to lift Barcelona to their latest victory and surpass Gerd Muller as the top scorer in a calendar year, a record that had been held for 40 years. It was just the latest accomplishment in a career filled with many, but nonetheless it was among his most impressive.
His two strikes in this past Sunday’s 2-1 win over Real Betis have been played ad nauseam, but here is a video showcasing each of Messi’s 86 goals this year (Enjoy.):
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What do you think of Messi’s record 86 goals? Which goals did you like the best? How many more do you see him scoring before the year ends?
Share your thoughts below.