Mar 16, 2014 5:20:00 PM The prolific forward has erased Paulino - TopicsExpress



          

Mar 16, 2014 5:20:00 PM The prolific forward has erased Paulino Alcantaras name from the record books following his goals against Osasuna Lionel Messi has become Barcelonas all-time top goalscorer in all games - including friendlies - as he has taken his tally to 370 goals following his double in Sundays La Liga game against Osasuna. The Argentina international already became the top goalscorer in the clubs history in official matches two years ago, erasing Cesar Rodriguez from the record books, but Paulino Alcantaras number had stayed out Messis reach until this weekends encounter. Alcantara, born in the Philippines, scored 369 goals in 357 games as a Barca player between 1912 and 1927, but the Blaugrana legend has now been overtaken by Messi. The 26-year-old has been in sublime form in 2013-14, netting 17 goals in 21 La Liga encounters. The prolific attackers next objective is becoming the top goalscorer in the history of the Champions League. That honour is currently in the possession of Real Madrid icon Raul Gonzalez, who has scored 71 goals against Messis 67.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:37:08 +0000

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