Messi overtakes Xavi to break Barcelona record and top all-time appearance list

The Argentine moved clear of his fellow Blaugrana legend in the history books after notching up his 768th game for the club against Real Sociedad 

Lionel Messi has written himself into the history books once more after moving clear at the top of the list of Barcelona’s all-time appearance makers.

Just under a week after drawing level with fellow Blaugrana legend Xavi against Huesca, the Argentine has now taken the outright record for the Catalans with his start against Real Sociedad marking his 768th for the club.

If Messi does not sign a new deal in the summer, his Barcelona career will come a close – but he would depart with a series of records that may never be challenged. Read More