Lionel Messi having scored 82 goals in 2012 is all set to break the German legend Gerd Mueller’s all-time record of 85 goals set in 1972.
German legend Gerd Mueller [left - 85 goals in 1972] - Lionel Messi [Right - 82 goals in 2012 and scoring!!]
Mueller’s previous record of 66 goals in 74 appearances in European Cups was exceeded by Raúl in the 2010 campaign while playing for the German side Schalke 04. Now, Mueller’s record of 85 goals (1972), the most goals scored in a year, is in the danger of being equaled or even superseded by Messi. Messi is now trailing Mueller's record by three goals.
It may be added that the young blooded Argentinian Lionel Messi recently superseded Pelé's record of 75 goals made way back in 1958.
But Mueller’s record will stand for a little longer after Barcelona decided to rest Messi in the King’s Cup against Alaves.
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