Siapa kata bekas pemain bolasepak profesional tidak boleh menjadi Paderi?

Phil Mulryne ketika bersama Manchester United


Phil pernah bermain untuk Norwich City juga

Siapa kata bekas pemain bolasepak profesional tidak boleh menjadi Paderi?

Lazimnya pemain bolasepak profesional di liga ternama dunia seperti Liga Perdana Inggeris, La Liga Sepanyol, Bundesliga Jerman dan Serie A Itali, mempunyai pendapatan amat lumayan dan digilai ramai peminat wanita.

Penyerang Manchester United, Wayne Rooney misalnya menerima gaji bersamaan RM5 juta sebulan. Pendapatan penyerang LA Galaxy dan bekas Kapten England David Beckham pula dianggar mencecah RM100 juta setahun.

Dengan gaji sebanyak itu dan dikelilingi wanita cantik, jelita dan seksi, pasti ramai yang terus berpesta sehingga bersara seperti bekas Legenda Manchester United, George Best.

Namun tahukah anda, seorang bekas pemain Manchester United, Phil Mulryne, akan menjadi Paderi tidak lama lagi.

Dia bakal menjadi Paderi gereja Roman Katolik yang bermaksud tidak boleh kahwin dan mengabadikan sepenuh masa kepada umat dan Tuhan.

Jadi, jangan silap, pemain bolasepak profesional pun boleh menjadi Paderi.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United's 1-6 thrashing by Manchester City was the "worst result in my history".

The scoreboard after the match ended said it all. Believe the unbelievable.


The Italian Maverick, Mario Balotelli scores Manchester City's 1st goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, 23rd October 2011. Manchester City trashed Manchester United 6-1 in that memorable and historic match.



Manchester City's Argentine striker, Sergio Aguero scores the 3rd goal for his team.

Ferguson rues 'worst ever day'

After the 1-6 humiliating defeat by Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson says the match was the "worst result in my history".

Manchester City, the Barclays Premier League leaders, stormed into Old Trafford on Sunday, 23rd October 2011 to rout their 10-man rivals 6-1 and send out an ominous warning to their title rivals.

It was United's heaviest derby defeat since 1926, their first loss at home in 18 months and left them trailing City by five points in the table.

For the record, United won the E.P.L a record 19 times.

Ferguson said: "It was our worst ever day. It's the worst result in my history, ever. Even as a player I don't think I ever lost 6-1. That's a challenge for me too.

"I can't believe the scoreline. The first goal was a blow for sure but it was retrievable at 1-0.

"The sending off was a killer for us. We kept attacking when we went 4-1 down and we should have just said, 'We've had our day'."

City striker Mario Balotelli began the rout with a first-half opener.

He was then the man fouled as Jonny Evans earned a straight red card and added a second before Sergio Aguero slid in the third.

Darren Fletcher pulled one back but Edin Dzeko came off the bench to score twice as City ran their hosts ragged in the closing minutes with David Silva also hitting the target.

Ferguson added: "We just kept attacking. They were attacking three versus two. It was crazy football.

"I thought with the experience we've got - Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra - they would (have defended more) but we just kept attacking. Sometimes there has to be common sense about it. It was a bad day."

If Manchester City can beat Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford, then Manchester City can easily beat other super teams such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich by huge margins at their opponents' own backyard.

All the best Manchester City. Go Liverpool, You will never walk alone. I am Liverpool die hard fan since birth.

Manchester United fan forced to take off shirt at Liverpool training session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This happened when a Manchester United fan showed up at a Liverpool training session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 15th, 2011.

A Manchester United fan pushed his luck a little too far when he showed up at the Liverpool training session at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil wearing the Red Devils kit.

Liverpool fans saw red and he was lucky to get away with only losing his shirt.

A video captured at the training session on Thursday and later uploaded on YouTube showed a young man clad in his Rooney No 10 jersey, surrounded by hordes of Liverpool fans, including women, seated directly in front of him.

He resisted attempts to strip him, but his jersey was eventually lifted off in front of a crowd yelling “Buka! Buka!” (“Take it off!”).



He refused to put on the Liverpool jersey, even as it was forcibly put over his head, and sat stone-faced and shirtless for a moment before he was led away from the jeering fans.

However, the Reds still failed to get him to wear their kit as he was later seen in the video wearing a yellow Malaysia jersey.



Liverpool fans who were nearby as the spectacle unfolded said he was asking for trouble.

“He can come to watch, but he should have known better with the rivalry between the two clubs,” said Zuliantie Dzul, 29.

“He was showing off his jersey, making sure everybody saw him,” said Tommy Lim, 27.

I myself is a Liverpool fan since birth and i couldn't understand why this particular Manchester United fan deliberately offended Liverpool fans.

Did he know that Liverpool is the Champion of Europe, Darling of England, Pride of Merseyside, Star of England and managed to turn Istanbul into Turkish Delights in the 2005 Champions league final???

Did that Manchester United fan know that Liverpool is an 18 time winner of the English Premier League and a 5 times winner of the European Cup/Champions League?

Liverpool forever.... you will never walk alone..

Liverpool is scheduled to take on the Malaysian XI in their Asian pre-seasion tour at 5.45 pm Malaysian time at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday, 16th July 2011.

Earlier, Liverpool beat Guangdong 4-3 in their friendly in China.

The video where the Reds fans see Reds here :

Lionel Messi seals status as best of his generation

2 time world player of the year, Lionel Messi is only 23 years old, yet he has won everything that the football world has to offer, except the World Cup.

If Messi win the World Cup with Argentina, he is seen as the best player of all time in the universe, better than Diego Maradona and Pele.

Argentine superstar and soccer prodigy, Lionel Messi cemented his status as the greatest player of his generation as two moments of magic from the Argentine maestro inspired Barcelona to Champions League glory on Saturday, May 28th, 2011.

Below are some of the highlights of the Barcelona 3-1 Manchester United, 2011 Champions League final at Wembley, Saturday May 28th 2011.















Messi, named by Argentine legend Diego Maradona as his successor, arrived at Wembley widely regarded as the sport's preeminent force but the likes of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United's Wayne Rooney also had their claims to be the world's best.

Those arguments will now be forgotten as Messi produced a second match-winning display in a Champions League final against United in the space of just three years.

Back in 2009, Messi announced his arrival as a true great with a headed goal in Barca's 2-0 victory over United in Rome.

This time he did his damage with a sweet strike to restore Barca's lead early in second half before a superb solo run provided the impetus for David Villa's clinching third goal.

A remarkable tally of 56 goals in 62 games for club and country this season suggests Messi deserves his place alongside Pele, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, Alfredo Di Stefano and George Best in the pantheon of all-time greats.

Maradona worked with Messi when he was Argentina manager at last year's World Cup and said recently: "I've heard many times over the years that there is a 'new Maradona'. With Messi, though, I believe the player is equal to the hype."

It was easy to see why Maradona is so enthralled by his compatriot as he bewitched the United defence time and again.

Messi was denied a sight of goal by Nemanja Vidic's brilliantly timed tackle in the early stages.

The 23-year-old had never scored in England and he was out of luck again on the stroke of half-time when he stretched to reach Villa's cross.

He dropped deep to link up with the midfield on several occasions and embarked on several twisting runs into the heart of United's defence without finding the killer pass.

When a chance finally came his way with space on the edge of the penalty area early in the second half, Messi's shot was headed away for a corner.

But United had been warned and they failed to heed the lesson in the 54th minute.

Andres Iniesta slipped a pass to the Argentine 25 yards out and, as Patrice Evra and Vidic backed off, Messi whipped a fine low strike past Edwin van der Sar.

Messi's 12th Champions League goal of the season equalled the record set by former United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy during his time at Old Trafford.

He was close to another as he escaped Rio Ferdinand's attentions to drive in a shot that Van der Sar pushed away, but he wasn't finished yet.

A typically fleet-footed piece of skill left Nani trailing in his wake as Messi cut in from the right to unhinge the United defence in the build-up to Villa's 69th minute minute goal.

Fittingly, Wembley, renowned as the Venue of Legends, was the backdrop for Messi's rise to the ranks of the immortals.

While Messi shone, it was a frustrating night for Rooney.

The 25-year-old admitted this week that he was so enthralled by Barca's 5-0 win over Real Madrid earlier this season that he leapt from his sofa to applaud their sublime display.

And Rooney was reduced to the role of spectator again as Barca weaved their magic to take the lead through Pedro in the 27th minute.

United's need for Rooney to step up to the plate had never been greater and the England forward rose to the occasion to equalise in the 34th minute.

After Rio Ferdinand won possession, he took Michael Carrick's pass in stride and flicked the ball onto Giggs, whose flick was just right for Rooney, drifting between Barca's centre-backs, to curl a superb first-time shot past Victor Valdes.

However after that he was starved of possession for long periods and cut a frustrated figure as Barca strolled to their fourth European Cup triumph.

Why Giggs fall for Imogen Thomas??

Manchester United and Welsh superstar Ryan Giggs was caught in an off-side position with Welsh beauty Imogen Thomas.

Giggs is a Welsh and so is Imogen.

The Welsh bombshell with huge boobs is a glamour model, beauty queen and television personality. She rose to fame in 2003, after winning Miss Wales.

She achieved further success in 2006, when she appeared, and lasted three months, in the seventh series of reality TV series Big Brother.



















It's hard to digest that a veteran, celebrated and highly-respected footballer like Ryan Giggs is caught on the prowl.

To the eyes of many, the Manchester United and Wales superstar, was supposed to be the role model for the Welsh youngsters. A player who is highly revered in the footballing circuit.

While the Welsh beauty, Imogen Thomas is a temptation, Giggs should've been mature enough to keep his lust under check, being the popular figure that he is.

Transgression in football is nothing new, and British football has been tarnished on a regular basis by the promiscuity of star players. Love-rat John Terry is notorious for his adultery and so is Ashley Cole.

Wayne Rooney is the striker of this promiscuous British horde lead by Terry. Peter Crouch is the target man who prefers air stewardesses. Poacher Jermain Defoe is another notable name who is also known for his immoral lifestyle.

While these names associated with hookers hardly raise an eyebrow, the one of Giggs does raise a few.

The question to be asked is would this carefree episode of Giggs diminish his status as an esteemed, legendary player? Footballers should be socially responsible. Their deeds, which can influence the impressionable youngsters, are closely followed by many

And Why did Ryan Giggs fall for Imogen Thomas?? Why?? The answer is simple.

She is simply irresistible!!! Not only Giggs but millions of men out there will freeze with awe at the very first sight of Miss Thomas..

Ryan Giggs: Is His Manchester United Career Tarnished by Imogen Thomas Scandal?

Ryan Giggs: Is His Manchester United Career Tarnished by Imogen Thomas Scandal? Will he be playing in the Champions League final on 28th May 2011 against the mighty Barcelona at Wembley????

Actually Ryan Giggs is a phenomenal player. He won everything that the world football has to offer with Manchester United.

His Medal of Honours include :

12 Premier League winners medals.
4 FA Cup winners medals.
4 Football League Cup winners medals.
8 Community Shield winners medals.
2 Champions League winners medals.
1 UEFA Super Cup winners medal.
1 Intercontinental Cup winners medal.
1 FIFA World Club Cup winners medal.

Other honours include :

2 PFA Young Player of the Year awards.
6 inclusions in PFA Team of the year.
1 Bravo Award.
1 PFA Player of the Year award.
1 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2009.
2 BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year awards.
1 Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award.
2 Jimmy Murphy Young player of the Year awards.

Most important of all: English Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2005.

Giggs was also named in the Football League 100 Legends.

Appointed an Order of the British Empire, OBE in the Queen's 2007 Birthday Honours List.

On 31st January 2011, Giggs was named Manchester United's greatest ever player by a worldwide poll conducted by United's official magazine and website. Sir Alex Ferguson presented him with the award.

As of today, 27 May 2011, Giggs has scored 110 goals for Manchester United and 12 for Wales.

These are among Giggs finest goals.



It's hard to put into words how much Ryan Giggs has achieved. Those long lists are just a mere statistical look at his career, and it doesn't even cover all of it.

The 37-year-old holds a host of Premier League records as well. He's the only remaining Manchester United player to have been a part of all 12 Premier League-winning squads, something Paul Scholes just misses out on. He has the most Premier League appearances for a player, as well as the most Premier League assists.

Giggs is also the only player to have scored in all 19 seasons of the Premier League since its revamp in 1992. His scoring record in the Champions League has gone for 11 consecutive seasons, bettered only by Raul. He also holds the most appearances for Manchester United in history, not to mention his brilliant international career (albeit with a team that struggles to qualify for major tournaments).

Enough of the stats and records, though. Ryan Giggs is quite simply a phenomenal footballer. As the most decorated player in English footballing history, there can be absolutely no doubt that he deserves respect.

Most Manchester United fans will rate him up there with George Best and Bobby Charlton, and there's no denying his name has gone down in history.

Well Ryan Giggs is a normal man too.. He likes the company of beautiful women such as Imogen Thomas, a Welsh beauty and bombshell.

Apart from Giggs, many other famous men in the world did the same like King Richard, Bill Clinton and Tiger Woods.

Champions League final pada 28 Mei 2011 pasti milik Barcelona

Daripada jutaan peminat setia the Red Devils atau Manchester United, seorang daripadanya ialah pewaris tahkta Britain, Putera William yang baru saja melangsungkan perkahwinannya dengan Kate Middleton pada 29 April 2011 lalu di Westminster Abbey, London.

Namun kurang sebulan selepas Putera William berkahwin, dia pasti kecewa kerana pasukan pujaannya pasti akan tewas di tangan Barcelona pada final Champions League di stadium Wembley pada sabtu 28 Mei 2011 ini.


Di Malaysia, ada jutaan peminat setia Manchester United termasuklah Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Pada Jumaat 6 Mei 2011 lalu, Najib melukai dan menguris hati jutaan peminat Liverpool di seluruh dunia apabila dia berkata Manchester United ada stesen TV sendiri, Chelsea pun ada stesen TV sendiri dan Liverpool pula stesen TVnya - History Chanell.!! Kata kata itu diungkapkan ketika beliau bersiaran di Hot FM di Sri Pentas, TV3.



Kita masing ingat final Champions League di Rome Itali pada Mei 2009 yang dimenangi Barcelona atau The Catalans dengan jaringan 2-0, gol disumbat Sameul Eto'o yang juga pemain terbaik Afrika dan kini beraksi untuk Inter Milan di Itali.

Satu lagi gol dalam final 2009 disumbat Lionel Messi yang dianggap pemain ajaib pengganti lagenda Argentina, Diego Maradona.

Man Utd ada kelebihan bermain di England, namun sayugia diingatkan 7 pemain Sepanyol dalam aksi final Piala Dunia 2010 dibarisi pemain Barcelona termasuklah benteng pertahanan berambut ala penyapu atau Guffy, Carles Puyol.

Begitu juga tunjang midfield yang dikenali dengan hantaran defence splitting kelas dunia iaitu Andres Iniesta dan Xavi serta barisan serangan David Villa.

Apa akan terjadi pada malam final 28 Mei 2011 ini?

Sudah Pasti Puyol dan Gerard Pique tidak mampu ditembusi Wayne Rooney dan Ryan Giggs ataupun pemain bernama wanita iaitu Nani.

Iniesta dan Xavi pasti memporak perandakan pertahanan United diketuai Rio Ferdinand dan Memanja Vidic dan Anderson.

Dan David Villa dan Lionel Messi pasti mengkucar kacirkan Van Der Sar yang pasti dipaksa memungut bola dari gawang sendiri.

Meski untuk bunyi ayat yang bagus, David Villa sepatutnya bermain untuk Aston Villa kerana bunyinya yang sama, namun Villa dan Messi pasti menjulang Barca ke puncak kegemilangan Eropah dan dunia pada malam final di Wembley, 28 Mei 2011 ini.

Apapun Hidup Liverpool kerana saya peminat Liverpool..

You will never walk alone.. Thanks for reading..

No religious ban on Manchester United jerseys in Malaysia, says Mufti

The disputed football jerseys include that of Brazil, Portugal, Serbia, England, Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona because the emblems feature among others The Red Devils, Cross, Betting company and Alcoholic drinks!!!!

But to me, football is football and religion is religion. They are 2 very very very separate things and issues. No sane football supporters will suddenly convert to other religion from their respective religions on seeing their teams actions.

No logic thinking football supporters will suddenly worship the devil whenever Manchester United win.

As reported by the Star on 24th July 2010.

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no “religious ban” on Manchester United jerseys despite statements by several prominent Islamic scholars urging Muslims not to don the Premier League club’s shirts because the emblem features a devil.

Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria said jerseys with devils, crosses or skulls promoted the wrong values for Muslims but that did not mean they should be banned.

“A fatwa on the matter is not necessary as it is clearly wrong for Muslims to wear shirts with devils and other unIslamic symbols because it is against the teachings of Islam,” he said yesterday.

Apart from Manchester United, which is also known as The Red Devils, other football teams whose crests carry images deemed unIslamic like the cross are Brazil, Portu­gal, Serbia, Barcelona and Norway.

“In Islam, Satan is our enemy ... but I believe Satan is also an enemy of the non-Muslims.

“We advise people not to wear them,” said Harussani.

He added that Muslims had no reason to wear and glorify symbols that promoted wrong values.

Harussani said other ulama and mufti shared his opinion but they did not plan to pass any edict to ban the attire either.

Many Muslim football fans, he said, were actually unaware of the images on the emblems.

His view was shared by Johor Religious Council adviser Datuk Nooh Gadot, who had issued similar advice to Muslims on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, several Malaysian football fans have shown the “red card” to the advice by the ulama.

They voiced disapproval over social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

“What am I going to do with all my Manchester United jerseys? And my sons’ jerseys?” said a Twitter user.

Some even went to the extent of accusing the ulama of supporting Liverpool, Manchester United’s archrival.

Manchester United Malaysia Fan Club, which boasts 7,000 members, when contacted, declined to comment.

Checks at various sports retail outlets in shopping malls revealed that the famous red jerseys of the club were still on sale.

Sales personnel on duty said the new version of the club’s attire was selling like hot cakes as it had arrived just a few days ago after its global launch on July 15.

Champions of Europe 2009 - Barcelona or Manchester United??

Had it been a dry day on the 21st of May 2008 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, the 2008 UEFA Champions League Winner would have been Chelsea and not Manchester United.

But it was raining quite heavily on that day of the final between the 2 English giants.

The score after extra time was dead-locked at 1-1. Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier scored for Man U in the 26th minute before Frank Lampard equalised for Chelsea in the 45th. minute.

In the deciding penalty shoot out - John Terry stepped out as Chelsea's 5th and last penalty taker. The penalty score at that moment was 4-4 and in favour of Chelsea after Cristiano Ronaldo shot as 3rd penalty taker for Man U was saved by Peter Cech. Man U had taken all the penalty kicks.

Had John Terry converted the penalty, Chelsea would have been crowned Champion of Europe for the 1st ever time. But John Terry slipped due to the slippery condition of the pitch after the downpour. He sliiped at the very crucial moment, just before he unleashed a right foot shot. Man U goalkeeper - Erwin Van Der Sar dived at the wrong way to his right. but he ball went wide to the left.



It was devastating for Terry and Chelsea. Manchester United went on to convert the extra 2 penalty kicks and won the 2008 Champions League after Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka shot was saved by Peter Cech.

John Terry, his Chelsea team-mates, manager Avram Grant, and millions of Chelsea fans around the globe had at least 1 month of sleepless nights.

While Manchester United fans are still jubilating until now.

At the 2008 final, it was not only historic because an English side versus an English side but also because there were 3 Michaels playing - Michael Ballack and Michael Essien for Chelsea and Michael Carrick for Man U.

There were many England internationals playing against each other such as Man U's Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Phil Neville, Wayne Rooney, Wes Brown, Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick against Chelsea's John Terry, Joe Cole, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard.

And Didier Drogba was sent off after an altercation with several Manchester United players which was started by Carlos Tevez.

Now, who will win the final tonight in Rome. Barcelona or the defending champion - Manchester United..?

Both teams had been crowned as champions of the domestic league, this year.

Man U become the English Champion for a record 18th time while Barcelona was also crowned champion of the La Liga, the Spanish League for a record 19 times!!!!

Man U won the Champions League 3 times in 1968, 1999 and 2008 while Barcelona did it in 1992 and 2006.

If Man U win tonight, they will create history as the first Club to win back to back title in 19 years.

The last time was in 1989 and 1990 when the great AC Milan side, powered by the fearsome Dutch Trio - Ruud Gullit, Frank Rikjard and Marco Van Basten won the title twice in a row.

Apart from AC Milan, 4 other teams achieved the unique double champion feat.

Liverpool in 1977 and 1978, Benfica in 1961 and 1962, Inter Milan in 1964 and 1965 and another former English Giants - Nottingham Forest in 1979 and 1980 - but now Nottingham Forest is doomed and seems lost in oblivion.

But 2 teams managed to win the title as Champions of Europe - 3 times in a row - Ajax Amsterdam and Bayern Munich.


Dutch Maestro - Johan Cruyff

The great Ajax Amsterdam in the 1970s, marshalled by the legendary Dutch maestro, Johan Cruyff won the title in 1971, 1972 and 1973.

After Cruyff left Ajax for Barcelona in the end of the 1973 season, Ajax waited 22 more years before once again winning the Champions League in 1995.

Apart from helping Holland reached 2 successive World Cup Finals in 1972 and 1978 where they lost to Germany and Argentina respectively, Crufyy, during his time at FC Barcelona, scored one of his most famous goals, The 'Phantom' Goal.



In a game against Atlético Madrid Cruyff leapt into the air, (the goal at 2 min 44 secs in this video) twisted his body so he was facing away from the goal and kicked the ball past Miguel Reina in the Atlético Madrid goal with his right heel (the ball was at about neck height and had already traveled past the far post), the goal was featured in the documentary En un momento dado in which fans of Cruyff attempted to recreate that moment, the goal has been dubbed Le but d'Imposible de Cruyff (Cruyff's impossible goal).



Gerd Muller "Der Bomber"

Bayern Munich, spearheaded by the greatest German striker of all time, Gerd Muller nicknamed Der Bomber, won the European Cup 3 times in a row in 1974, 1975 and 1976.

But none can beat Real Madrid phenomenal and beyond comparison 5 successive Champions League / European Cup titles in a row in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960.


Alfredo D'Stefano

Argentina's legendary Alfredo D'Stefano, Spain's Rial and Marquitos and Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas combined to form the world's greatest football club of all time.

Real Madrid demolished every single team in that era and won the domestic league and the European titles easily.

The highlight was their 7-3 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1960 European Cup Final at Hampden Park, a game many consider to be the finest exhibition of club football ever witnessed in Europe.

With 10 goals scored, it was the highest scoring ever in a European Cup final. Puskas scoring 4 goals and D'Stefano scoring a hattrick..!!!



Now back to the 21st century, so who will win the 2009 Champions league final? My bet is Barcelona.

They have more fire power both in the domestic league and the Champions League.

In the La Liga, Barcelona scored more than 100 goals on their way to winning their 19th Spanish league champion titles.

By contrast, their nearest title challenger - 2nd place Real Madrid only managed 82 goals.

In of the most memorable Spanish league match of all time, Real Madrid was humiliated 2-6 by Barcelona in their own turf, this season!!!

In total, Barcelona scored 104 goals in 37 La Liga matches, an average of 2.8 goals per match.


Lionel Messi

Their fearsome strike force of Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Samuel Etoo and Andres Iniesta contributed to that overwhelming number of goals.



This season in the La Liga, Samuel Etoo, Barceona's Cameroonian striker scored 29 goals, Lionel Messi, the Argentinian prodigy and successor of Diego Maraddona scored 23 goals while French great - Thiery Henry scored 19 goals.

So Etoo, Messi and Henry, altogether scored 71 goals this season..!!!!! And that is a big headache for Sir Alex Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and co..!!!!

The number of goals might as well further increase as Barcelona has a final Spanish league match against Deportivo La Caruna on 31st May 2009.



Like Maraddona, Lionel Messi had scored many fantastic solo goals for his country and his club. This is a solo goal by him in an international match, Argentina vs Colombia.



This was among Lionel Messi best ever goal, against Getafe. The goal is being compared to Diego Maradonna's great solo goal against England in the 1986 World Cup Quarterfinal.


Diego Maradonna's goal of the century, Argentina 2-1 England, World Cup quarterfinal 1986 in Mexico.

Even without the influential Ronaldinho and Deco who were sold to AC Milan and Chelsea respectively last season, Barcelona still looks like Barcelona, lethargic and dangerous and hungry for goals.

In Defence, Barcelona only let in 34 goals or 0.9 goal per match.

Hail to Carlos Puyol and the gang for the solid defence.

In their road to the final of 2009 Champions League - Barcelona scored 30 goals, including the 5-1 aggregate win over Bayern Munich.

Manchester United by contrast only scored 68 goals in the 38 matches played in the English Premier League, or on average 1.8 goals per match.


Cristiano Ronaldo remains their top goal poacher this season in the league with 18 goals, followed by Wayne Rooney with 12 goals and Dimitar Berbatov - 9 goals.

Man U Argentinian striker, Carlos Tevez only managed a modest 5 goals.

In Defence, Rio Ferdinand and co, had a better record than Puyol and co, having only leaked 24 goals or 0.6 goal per match.



Man U scored a total of 18 goals on their way to the 2009 Champions League final.



It is interesting to see Barca's Lionel Messi against Man U's World and European Footballer of the Year - Cristiano Ronaldo.



Both are gifted and both are very skillful.

But My Say - Barca will prevail.... Barcelona deserved to be crowned King of Europe!!

Sorry Man U fans, but i am a Liverpool hardcore grass root die hard fan..!!