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Sexy Rafa
Lio Messi does it again
MADRID – LIONEL Messi proved too hot to handle for Real Zaragoza as he inspired Barcelona to a 4-1 home victory with two goals in the Primera Liga on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old Argentina forward has stepped up to lead a side that started the season poorly and, in the absence of an out-of sorts Ronaldinho, has been the central figure in their three wins over the last seven days.
He scored twice in the first 11 minutes against Zaragoza, who had levelled through Alberto Zapater soon after his opener, and helped set up the third for Andres Iniesta.
Rafael Marquez added a fourth just before the break as they left Zaragoza chasing shadows.
Barca climbed to third on 11 points from five games, one behind the leading pair of Villarreal and Valencia.
Helter-skelter pace
The game at the Nou Camp opened at a helter-skelter pace with Messi terrorising the visiting defence.
He cut in from the right, ran across the edge of the area and curled in Thierry Henry’s deft lay-off in the fifth minute.
Zaragoza soon struck back, with Diego Milito’s shot thumping the outside of the post, and in the 10th Zapater lashed in a rising shot that gave Victor Valdes no chance.
A minute later, the action was back down the other end as Deco tried to get through a crowd of players on the edge of the area. Messi nipped in and tucked the ball away for him.
The Argentine played Deco into the area in the 22nd minute and the Portuguese midfielder’s low cross was converted by Iniesta at the far post.
On the stroke of half-time Deco’s freekick crashed against the post and Marquez was on hand to head home the rebound.
Barca had a host of opportunities to add to the score after the break with a hapless Henry in particular unable to find a way past Zaragoza goalkeeper Cesar. — REUTERS
Andy Roddick withdraws from Thailand Open with foot injury
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Messi shines for Barca
13:10 – 23rd, Sep 2007 Barcelona had Argentinian wonderkid Lionel Messi to thank for their 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Camp Nou.
Messi was on target after 74 and 80 minutes for the Catalans, before Freddie Kanoute netted a last-gasp consolation for the UEFA Cup holders.
Barca coach Frank Rijkaard said after the win: “I am always very happy when we achieve what we set out to do.
“This was a key game for us, to continue with our work and to give confidence to everyone.
“I congratulate the team because they have claimed a very important victory for us. Everyone who has seen the game will have to say that we deserved the win.” In the other game of the day, Recreativo Huelva won 2-1 against Espanyol in the Nuevo Colombino, with Javi Guerrero netting both goals for the home side after Albert Riera had given the visitors an early lead.
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Fear Of Bliss by Alanis Morissette
My misery has enjoyed company
And although I have ached
I don’t threaten anybody
Sometimes I feel more bigness than I’ve shared with you
Sometimes I wonder why I quell when I’m not required to
I’ve tried to be small I’ve tried to be stunted
I’ve tried roadblocks and all
My happy endings prevented
Sometimes I feel it’s all just too big to be true
I sabotage myself for fear of what my bigness could do
Fear of bliss and fear of joyitude
Fear of bigness (and ensuing solitude?)
I could be golden
I could be glowing
I could be freedom
But that could be boring
Sometimes I feel this is too scary to be true
I sabotage myself for fear of losing you
Fear of bliss and fear of joyitude
Fear of bigness (and ensuing solitude?)
This talk of liberation makes me want to go lie down
Under the covers til the terror of the unknown is gone
I could be full
I could be thriving
I could be shining
Sounds isolating
Sometimes I feel this is too good to be true
I sabotage myself for fear of what my joy could do
Fear of bliss and fear of joyitude
Fear of bigness (and ensuing solitude?)