Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to become Barcelona's all-time leading scorer on 234 goals in a 5-3 win over Granada Tuesday which moved the champions to within five points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
It was Barca's sixth consecutive league win and puts pressure on Madrid ahead of their trip to Villarreal Wednesday, three days after Jose Mourinho's side dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at home to Malaga.
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola praised the record-breaking Argentinian.
"We have to congratulate Messi, he has scored so many goals and is only 24, he does not just score ordinary goals but great goals and we hope he gets lots more for us, we can compare him perhaps to Michael Jordan in football," he said.
Xavi Hernandez and Messi hit the net for Barcelona in the first half before Diego Mainz reduced arrears for the Andalusians on 55 minutes.
In doing so, Messi equalled the record of 232 goals held by club legend Cesar Rodriguez.
Guilherme Siqueira levelled from the spot for the away side seven minutes later after Dani Alves pulled down Dani Benitez, raising the prospect of a possible upset.
However those fears lasted only minutes as Messi produced a trademark chip over Granada's Brazilian 'keeper Julio Cesar in the 67th minute to put Barcelona 3-2 ahead.
Cristian Tello then drove the ball into the net after Messi's shot was parried by Cesar to make it 4-2 for the hosts, and Messi followed up with another fine piece of individual skill to make it 5-2 in the 86th minute.
Dani Alves received a second yellow card on 88 minutes for handling the ball in the area and Siqueira scored from the spot again, moments before the final whistle.
Previously, Cesar was believed to have scored 235 goals for Barcelona, but a study had revealed that the 1950's striker had in fact scored 232 goals -- a statistic confirmed earlier on Tuesday on Barca's website.
Messi's latest hat-trick, taking his Barca total to 234, also made it 34 goals so far in the league, two more than Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Earlier on Tuesday evening Osasuna and Getafe drew 0-0 in an uneventful match.
The result means both teams edge a point closer to the objective of safety that both managers have set for their sides this week.
However an Osasuna victory would have temporarily placed the side from Pamplona in fourth position and in a Champions League qualifying place.
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However the second-half failed to continue in the same vein and chances were scarce as both teams seemed content to record a third sucessive 0-0 draw in this fixture.
2012年3月21日星期三
Elway: Tebow took news of Manning deal with class
DENVER (AP) — On the day the Denver Broncos nike outlet store coupons printable
celebrated the arrival of Peyton Manning, all the action photos of Tim Tebow that once graced the hallways at the team facility were gone.
How's that for a subtle hint?
Though executive John Elway and coach John Fox wouldn't exactly come out and say it, the Tebow era in Denver looks to be all but over.
At a news conference Tuesday to introduce Manning, Elway said he's exploring all his options for Tebow, the incredibly popular and polarizing quarterback who led the Broncos back to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2005.
"Tim Tebow is a great kid. If I want someone to marrylas vegas nike outlet
my daughter, it would be him," Elway said. "But I think with the opportunity to have Peyton Manning's services, we had to take advantage of that. Now that it's happened, we have to go back and address Tim and see what the best situation is for the Denver Broncos, as well as him."
A message was left by The Associated Press for Tebow and his agent, Jimmy Sexton.
Although disappointed at Manning's decision to come to Denver, Tebow took the news in stride during a phone conversation with Elway.
"He's said, 'Well, we're talking about Peyton Manning. I understand exactly what you're doing,'" Elway explained. "He was very, very positive."
The next step in the process may be finding a trade partner, but the Broncos are in no hurry to do so. As for an outright release, well, the Broncos said no way.
"He's a first-round pick," Broncos general manager Brian Xanders said. "He's just won the division, we were 1-4 at the time, he's got a guaranteed contract. I can't see that."
Tebow's base salaries for the next few seasons are very cap friendly: $1.942 million in 2012, $2.266 million in 2013 and $2.590 million in 2014.
Teams such as San Francisco, Green Bay and Jacksonville could be in the market for Tebow, at least as a backup.
However, his next destination likely will not be Miami.
A person familiar with the situation said Tebow would not fit the West Coast offense the Dolphins plan to install this season under first-year coach Joe Philbin. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because trades and other personnel moves are confidential until completed.
The Dolphins have been mentioned as a possible Tebow landing place since he starred at the University of Florida. Miami has incumbent quarterback Matt Moore on its roster along with recently signed David Garrard, who is expected to compete for the starting position.
For as well as this has gone for Denver, Elway hopes this to turns out well for Tebow, too.
"It would be our goal to get him in the best situation possible for him to have success also," Elway said.
Although the unorthodox QB energized the Broncos last season and guided them back to the postseason, Tebow's long, looping throwing motion led to some accuracy issues. And with his eagerness to run, he's hardly the prototypical pocket passer.
Still, Tebow has a flock of fans for reasons that have to do as much with his faith as his football skills. A devout Christian, he's been a role model since his days at Florida, when he led the Gators to two national titles and captured the Heisman Trophy.
His soaring popularity made this decision even more coupons for nike
difficult for Elway.
"I've got to make the best decisions I can for the Denver Broncos. Without a doubt in my mind, this is the best decision for the Denver Broncos at this point and time," Elway said.
Manning eventually plans to reach out to Tebow, once he settles in and catches his breath after his whirlwind free agency tour.
"I know what kind of player Tim Tebow is, what kind of person he is," Manning said. "What an awesome year he had this year. If Tim Tebow is here next year, I'm going to be the best teammate I can be to him. He and I are going to help this team win games.
"If other opportunities present themselves to him, I'm going to wish him the best. He's going to be a great player wherever he is."
celebrated the arrival of Peyton Manning, all the action photos of Tim Tebow that once graced the hallways at the team facility were gone.
How's that for a subtle hint?
Though executive John Elway and coach John Fox wouldn't exactly come out and say it, the Tebow era in Denver looks to be all but over.
At a news conference Tuesday to introduce Manning, Elway said he's exploring all his options for Tebow, the incredibly popular and polarizing quarterback who led the Broncos back to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2005.
"Tim Tebow is a great kid. If I want someone to marrylas vegas nike outlet
my daughter, it would be him," Elway said. "But I think with the opportunity to have Peyton Manning's services, we had to take advantage of that. Now that it's happened, we have to go back and address Tim and see what the best situation is for the Denver Broncos, as well as him."
A message was left by The Associated Press for Tebow and his agent, Jimmy Sexton.
Although disappointed at Manning's decision to come to Denver, Tebow took the news in stride during a phone conversation with Elway.
"He's said, 'Well, we're talking about Peyton Manning. I understand exactly what you're doing,'" Elway explained. "He was very, very positive."
The next step in the process may be finding a trade partner, but the Broncos are in no hurry to do so. As for an outright release, well, the Broncos said no way.
"He's a first-round pick," Broncos general manager Brian Xanders said. "He's just won the division, we were 1-4 at the time, he's got a guaranteed contract. I can't see that."
Tebow's base salaries for the next few seasons are very cap friendly: $1.942 million in 2012, $2.266 million in 2013 and $2.590 million in 2014.
Teams such as San Francisco, Green Bay and Jacksonville could be in the market for Tebow, at least as a backup.
However, his next destination likely will not be Miami.
A person familiar with the situation said Tebow would not fit the West Coast offense the Dolphins plan to install this season under first-year coach Joe Philbin. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because trades and other personnel moves are confidential until completed.
The Dolphins have been mentioned as a possible Tebow landing place since he starred at the University of Florida. Miami has incumbent quarterback Matt Moore on its roster along with recently signed David Garrard, who is expected to compete for the starting position.
For as well as this has gone for Denver, Elway hopes this to turns out well for Tebow, too.
"It would be our goal to get him in the best situation possible for him to have success also," Elway said.
Although the unorthodox QB energized the Broncos last season and guided them back to the postseason, Tebow's long, looping throwing motion led to some accuracy issues. And with his eagerness to run, he's hardly the prototypical pocket passer.
Still, Tebow has a flock of fans for reasons that have to do as much with his faith as his football skills. A devout Christian, he's been a role model since his days at Florida, when he led the Gators to two national titles and captured the Heisman Trophy.
His soaring popularity made this decision even more coupons for nike
difficult for Elway.
"I've got to make the best decisions I can for the Denver Broncos. Without a doubt in my mind, this is the best decision for the Denver Broncos at this point and time," Elway said.
Manning eventually plans to reach out to Tebow, once he settles in and catches his breath after his whirlwind free agency tour.
"I know what kind of player Tim Tebow is, what kind of person he is," Manning said. "What an awesome year he had this year. If Tim Tebow is here next year, I'm going to be the best teammate I can be to him. He and I are going to help this team win games.
"If other opportunities present themselves to him, I'm going to wish him the best. He's going to be a great player wherever he is."
2012年3月15日星期四
Hollywoon Reporter: Portman stylist most powerful
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Young, the stylist responsible for some of Michelle Williams' and Natalie Portman's most memorable red carpet moments, tops The Hollywood Reporter's countdown of the 25 most powerful stylists in showbiz.
Young earned the honor in part for helping make Portman a red carpet fixture last year while she was pregnant and on her way to winning the best actress Oscar for "Black Swan."
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Jagger and is a favorite of first lady Michelle Obama; and No. 20, reality TV star Brad Goreski, who made the list while his former employer, stylist-turned-designer Rachel Zoe, went from No. 1 last year to off the countdown this year. (The Hollywood Reporter saysnike blazers for men
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Young earned the honor in part for helping make Portman a red carpet fixture last year while she was pregnant and on her way to winning the best actress Oscar for "Black Swan."
The issue ranks the trendsetters behind the A-listers, including Leslie Fremar at No. 2, whose clientele includes Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon.
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Jagger and is a favorite of first lady Michelle Obama; and No. 20, reality TV star Brad Goreski, who made the list while his former employer, stylist-turned-designer Rachel Zoe, went from No. 1 last year to off the countdown this year. (The Hollywood Reporter saysnike blazers for men
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Domingo to sing title role in 'Nabucco' in London
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The new production, announced Wednesday, will be the fourth new role for Domingo in little more than a year, nike shox tl
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premiere of George Benjamin's "Written on Skin," and new productions of Meyerbeer's "Robert le Diable," Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin," Rossini's "La Donna del Lago" and Britten's "Gloriana."
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