http://tags.theoffside.com/lionel-messi/ Tags of Tags en-us BootsnAll Travel Network http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/athletic-1-barcelona-1-hangin-on-and-a-bit-of-controversy.htmlPaul2009-11-26 08:54:39Happy Thanksgiving to all! Sorry about posting late, been busy with school, then for Thanksgiving break I went up to New York City and am ...Happy Thanksgiving to all! Sorry about posting late, been busy with school, then for Thanksgiving break I went up to New York City and am ...http://barcelona.theoffside.com/team-news/barca-players-and-the-international-break-spain-argentina-and-the-meaning-of-%e2%80%98friendly%e2%80%99.htmlAde C.2009-11-15 05:24:47So, yesterday was the first day of friendlies, World Cup qualifiers and playoffs of this maligned international break, and those of our boys who had ...So, yesterday was the first day of friendlies, World Cup qualifiers and playoffs of this maligned international break, and those of our boys who had ...http://barcelona.theoffside.com/team-news/fifa-world-player-nominees-and-the-barca-machine.htmlAde C.2009-10-30 03:18:11So, the list is out for the 23 male football players who are in the running to get the (second?) most prestigious footballing award, the ...So, the list is out for the 23 male football players who are in the running to get the (second?) most prestigious footballing award, the ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/castrol-unleash-rankings-which-provide-ammo-against-rankings.htmlchris2009-10-29 13:20:42 Nothing wrong with this picture whatsoever. It's a novel idea - compile a ranking which will help determine the world's best player. Castrol did it for ... Nothing wrong with this picture whatsoever. It's a novel idea - compile a ranking which will help determine the world's best player. Castrol did it for ...http://barcelona.theoffside.com/team-news/were-the-best-of-la-liga-but-you-already-knew-that-didnt-you.htmlAde C.2009-10-27 04:29:11So, in case we didn’t have enough of the sweet taste of triumph with our smashing 6-1 victory over Zaragoza this weekend, last night there ...So, in case we didn’t have enough of the sweet taste of triumph with our smashing 6-1 victory over Zaragoza this weekend, last night there ...http://torontofc.theoffside.com/uncategorized/sacrificing-my-integrity-for-the-sake-of-tfc.htmlMark2009-10-22 18:34:54Ok, in an effort to pump up the Seattle Sounders just enough for them to beat FC Dallas this weekend - which would effectively seal ...Ok, in an effort to pump up the Seattle Sounders just enough for them to beat FC Dallas this weekend - which would effectively seal ...http://barcelona.theoffside.com/team-news/a-ballon-d%e2%80%99or-on-a-field-blaugrana%e2%80%a6.htmlAde C.2009-10-19 01:45:15To wash the bitter taste that this weekend’s match left in our mouths, and get in the mood for Wednesday’s return to the European matches, ...To wash the bitter taste that this weekend’s match left in our mouths, and get in the mood for Wednesday’s return to the European matches, ...http://barcelona.theoffside.com/barcelona/the-two-faces-of-messi-argentina-vs-barcelona.htmlAde C.2009-10-14 01:35:18The criticism of Leo Messi’s form with the Argentina NT, particularly when compared to what he does for Barcelona, has been so unrelenting lately that ...The criticism of Leo Messi’s form with the Argentina NT, particularly when compared to what he does for Barcelona, has been so unrelenting lately that ...http://www.theoffside.com/daily-dose/daily-dose-september-2nd-2009.htmlchris2009-09-02 16:30:17Jogi Loew has zero faith in Michael Ballack's ability to beat real people anymore. A bike for a season. (SoccerLens) An accurate description of Florentino's haggling methods. ...Jogi Loew has zero faith in Michael Ballack's ability to beat real people anymore. A bike for a season. (SoccerLens) An accurate description of Florentino's haggling methods. ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/uefa-unveils-club-football-award-nominees.htmlchris2009-08-17 13:30:19After spending three months laboring over the evidence, UEFA has finally reached a point where it could release the nominees for their yearly positional awards. ...After spending three months laboring over the evidence, UEFA has finally reached a point where it could release the nominees for their yearly positional awards. ...http://games.theoffside.com/reviews/team-news/ronaldo-livid-over-fifa-10-valuations.htmlSneakers O'Toole2009-07-31 23:37:12Ronaldo, as one of the top players in the world, has connections that ordinary people don't have. One of those connections is a man on ...Ronaldo, as one of the top players in the world, has connections that ordinary people don't have. One of those connections is a man on ...http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/lyon-bring-in-the-firepower.htmlJohn2009-07-15 10:51:44 "LI-LO" Is Lyonnais, It's Official. Today, Lisandro Lopez was unvieled to the public in a press conference after his transfer arrival from ... "LI-LO" Is Lyonnais, It's Official. Today, Lisandro Lopez was unvieled to the public in a press conference after his transfer arrival from ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/joan-laporta-goes-so-close-yet-so-far.htmlchris2009-07-09 11:00:01This had the potential to be one of those epic quotes shoved in the faces of Barcelona's most despised Clasico rivals for years and years ...This had the potential to be one of those epic quotes shoved in the faces of Barcelona's most despised Clasico rivals for years and years ...http://www.theoffside.com/leagues/spain-la-liga/turning-back-the-clock-remember-when-ronaldinho-was-brilliant.htmlchris2009-07-07 13:30:45 A commentator mentioned this game on television last night and it brought back a flood of memories. Memories from the days when Ronaldinho wasn't just ... A commentator mentioned this game on television last night and it brought back a flood of memories. Memories from the days when Ronaldinho wasn't just ...http://www.theoffside.com/daily-dose/daily-dose-june-25th-2009.htmlchris2009-06-25 18:37:41Stuff to read while you witness some Cesc accusations with accompanying photo.... There have been some strange, and possibly unsanctioned, changes to the FIFA rankings. (The ...Stuff to read while you witness some Cesc accusations with accompanying photo.... There have been some strange, and possibly unsanctioned, changes to the FIFA rankings. (The ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/weekend-dose-060709.htmlLaurie2009-06-07 19:35:02Some news to read as you wonder who nobody ever brought you onto the pitch in a chariot: (via Dirty Tackle) Sombody is not happy with US ...Some news to read as you wonder who nobody ever brought you onto the pitch in a chariot: (via Dirty Tackle) Sombody is not happy with US ...http://www.theoffside.com/tournaments/champions-league/lionel-messi-andres-iniesta-celebrate-with-beverages-and-lollipops.htmlchris2009-05-30 09:00:59 I'd say if we were to rank the occasions where it's perfectly acceptable to get belligerently drunk, the ceremony just after you've won the Champions ... I'd say if we were to rank the occasions where it's perfectly acceptable to get belligerently drunk, the ceremony just after you've won the Champions ...http://www.theoffside.com/daily-dose/daily-dose-may-29th-2009.htmlchris2009-05-29 15:30:02Stuff to read while you enjoy that tackling clinic from Paul Scholes in Rome..... Trying to explain Messi's header. (Studs Up) African ManU fan goes well overboard, ...Stuff to read while you enjoy that tackling clinic from Paul Scholes in Rome..... Trying to explain Messi's header. (Studs Up) African ManU fan goes well overboard, ...http://cl.theoffside.com/champions-league/for-your-interest.htmlSam2009-05-27 05:52:14Goal dot com -- the footballing blog of The New York Times -- is doing a creditable job bringing the journalistic ethos (clear writing, hard ...Goal dot com -- the footballing blog of The New York Times -- is doing a creditable job bringing the journalistic ethos (clear writing, hard ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-curse-of-the-ballon-dor.htmlchris2009-05-22 14:00:41By now I'm sure you've heard the big news emanating from Brazil: Ronaldinho has been left off the Selecao callup list for the Confederations Cup ...By now I'm sure you've heard the big news emanating from Brazil: Ronaldinho has been left off the Selecao callup list for the Confederations Cup ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/transfer-talk-funny-money-abound.htmlchris2009-05-20 14:19:10Man City have denied making a €150m bid to for one Lionel Messi, activating his buyout clause. A bid which wouldn't bat a solitary eye. You ...Man City have denied making a €150m bid to for one Lionel Messi, activating his buyout clause. A bid which wouldn't bat a solitary eye. You ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-art-of-fantastische-dribblings.htmlchris2009-05-14 11:30:20 Andres Granqvist created a Related Videos YouTube monster, which brought about this little clip of some of the world's best dribbles. Most of the video ... Andres Granqvist created a Related Videos YouTube monster, which brought about this little clip of some of the world's best dribbles. Most of the video ...http://www.theoffside.com/tournaments/champions-league/chelsea-v-barcelona-semi-final-2nd-leg-preview.htmlchris2009-05-06 06:30:15Chelsea (0) v Barcelona (0) Considering how things went in the first leg, can we finally say "this is the game we've been waiting for"? After ...Chelsea (0) v Barcelona (0) Considering how things went in the first leg, can we finally say "this is the game we've been waiting for"? After ...http://chelsea.theoffside.com/chelsea/cl-prev-enjoy-the-silence.htmlJack2009-05-05 22:32:26No, not Depeche Mode. I'm talking about that silence, that precious silence I'm going to enjoy -- well, all Chelsea fans are going to enjoy ...No, not Depeche Mode. I'm talking about that silence, that precious silence I'm going to enjoy -- well, all Chelsea fans are going to enjoy ...http://chelsea.theoffside.com/chelsea/cl-buildup-the-papers-roundup.htmlJack2009-05-04 19:50:57What the English press is saying two days before Chelsea hosts Barcelona in their Champions League semifinal second leg at Stamford Bridge: Even Sid Lowe, with ...What the English press is saying two days before Chelsea hosts Barcelona in their Champions League semifinal second leg at Stamford Bridge: Even Sid Lowe, with ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/barca-6-real-2-the-best-team-on-planet-earth.htmlchris2009-05-02 13:33:54 Real Madrid had won 17 of 18. They'd not lost since the last Clasico in December. They were, Champions League aside, the hottest team in ... Real Madrid had won 17 of 18. They'd not lost since the last Clasico in December. They were, Champions League aside, the hottest team in ...http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/barca-0-chelsea-0-or-guus-1-barca-0.htmlchris2009-04-28 14:32:00Barcelona 0 - Chelsea 0 Depending on how you look at matters - or what self-serving country you hail from -either Barcelona failed in their chances ...Barcelona 0 - Chelsea 0 Depending on how you look at matters - or what self-serving country you hail from -either Barcelona failed in their chances ...http://www.theoffside.com/tournaments/champions-league/barca-v-chelsea-an-unstoppable-force-meets-an-immovable-object.htmlchris2009-04-28 01:00:44Barcelona v Guus Hiddink in the Knockouts We've been drooling over Barcelona this season, and with good reason. They've played the sort of attacking football that ...Barcelona v Guus Hiddink in the Knockouts We've been drooling over Barcelona this season, and with good reason. They've played the sort of attacking football that ...http://chelsea.theoffside.com/chelsea/rant-box-chelsea-v-barcelona.htmlJack2009-04-27 22:30:21 It's time. Have your say. It's time. Have your say.http://chelsea.theoffside.com/chelsea/cl-preview-chelsea-v-barcelona.htmlJack2009-04-27 22:26:27"I have played this Barcelona game twice in my head. In my head I have never lost a game in the preparation." -Guus Hiddink, Chelsea manager Nothing ..."I have played this Barcelona game twice in my head. In my head I have never lost a game in the preparation." -Guus Hiddink, Chelsea manager Nothing ...