Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Muller's goal-scoring record
Lionel Messi shattered many records this season, including Gerd Muller's 67 goal haul from almost 40 years ago. Messi currently has 72 goals in all club competitions this season, and still has the Copa Del Rey final to add to his goal tally. He also broke the single-season record (previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo), with 50 La Liga goals in 2011/12.
Lionel Messi shattered many records this season, including Gerd Muller's 67 goal haul from almost 40 years ago. Messi currently has 72 goals in all club competitions this season, and still has the Copa Del Rey final to add to his goal tally. He also broke the single-season record (previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo), with 50 La Liga goals in 2011/12.
The underdogs make it to the Champions League final
In perhaps what may have been one of the greatest displays of why football is such a dramatic sport, the underdogs for both ties in the Champions League semi-finals won. Chelsea were able to defeat Barcelona after 90 minutes, while Bayern Munich were able to defeat Real Madrid on a penalty shoot-out after two massive saves from Manuel Neuer.
In perhaps what may have been one of the greatest displays of why football is such a dramatic sport, the underdogs for both ties in the Champions League semi-finals won. Chelsea were able to defeat Barcelona after 90 minutes, while Bayern Munich were able to defeat Real Madrid on a penalty shoot-out after two massive saves from Manuel Neuer.
Both Manchester sides fail to advance in Champions League group stage
In what on of the biggest shocks of the 2011/12 Champions League season, both Manchester United and Manchester City were unable to make it out of the group stages of the Champions League. This was especially surprising for Manchester United, who needed only a point from their last game against FC Basel to make it through. Fortunately for football fans, United and City ended up focusing their energies on one of the closest title races in history, which saw City win the Premier League for the first time in 44 years with two stoppage time goals in their final game of the season.
In what on of the biggest shocks of the 2011/12 Champions League season, both Manchester United and Manchester City were unable to make it out of the group stages of the Champions League. This was especially surprising for Manchester United, who needed only a point from their last game against FC Basel to make it through. Fortunately for football fans, United and City ended up focusing their energies on one of the closest title races in history, which saw City win the Premier League for the first time in 44 years with two stoppage time goals in their final game of the season.
Real Madrid finally wrest La Liga crown after a long wait
Controversial manager Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid finally wrested the Spanish domestic title away from Barcelona, who have won the last three in a row. Perhaps in a fitting display, they defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Nou Camp in a late season game to finally pull away in the title race. With the Pep Guardiola era over, it may now be the time of the Mourinho era of dominance in Spanish football.
Controversial manager Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid finally wrested the Spanish domestic title away from Barcelona, who have won the last three in a row. Perhaps in a fitting display, they defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Nou Camp in a late season game to finally pull away in the title race. With the Pep Guardiola era over, it may now be the time of the Mourinho era of dominance in Spanish football.
Pep Guardiola quits Barcelona
After four seasons and 13 trophies (14 if Barcelona win the Spanish Cup), Pep Guardiola announced that he was stepping down as Barcelona coach. However, no one believes he's quite done with coaching, be it in Spain or abroad. What his colleagues universally agree on, however, is that he deserves his one year break.
After four seasons and 13 trophies (14 if Barcelona win the Spanish Cup), Pep Guardiola announced that he was stepping down as Barcelona coach. However, no one believes he's quite done with coaching, be it in Spain or abroad. What his colleagues universally agree on, however, is that he deserves his one year break.
Juventus win Serie A without losing a game, help Alessandro Del Piero leave in style
Juventus decided to have their own version of 'The Invincibles' this season, and broke AC Milan's record of 42 games unbeaten. This helped them win this season's Serie A prize, and also gave football legend Alessandro Del Piero a reason to smile. Del Piero, a World Cup winner who has garnered many fans outside of Italy with his skills, ended his 19-year run in Juventus. While he may play on in other teams, he will always be remembered in a Juventus shirt on.
Juventus decided to have their own version of 'The Invincibles' this season, and broke AC Milan's record of 42 games unbeaten. This helped them win this season's Serie A prize, and also gave football legend Alessandro Del Piero a reason to smile. Del Piero, a World Cup winner who has garnered many fans outside of Italy with his skills, ended his 19-year run in Juventus. While he may play on in other teams, he will always be remembered in a Juventus shirt on.
Roy Hodgson surprises many by being named England gaffer
Nobody saw Roy Hodgson being named as England's manager ahead of the EURO 2012 position, and so he's got a lot to prove. No one knows if Hodgson can squeeze the most out of the perennial underachievers, but if he is able to, it will certainly one of the greatest surprises of the year.
Nobody saw Roy Hodgson being named as England's manager ahead of the EURO 2012 position, and so he's got a lot to prove. No one knows if Hodgson can squeeze the most out of the perennial underachievers, but if he is able to, it will certainly one of the greatest surprises of the year.
AC Milan's 'Old Guard' decides to move on
Filippo Inzaghi, Gennaro Gattuso, Alessandro Nesta and Mark van Bommel have all announced their intentions to leave AC Milan. Clarence Seedorf, another 'grand old man' at Milan, may still continue, but hasn't guaranteed anything yet. This leaves the door open for a younger generation of players to build their own legend at AC Milan.
Filippo Inzaghi, Gennaro Gattuso, Alessandro Nesta and Mark van Bommel have all announced their intentions to leave AC Milan. Clarence Seedorf, another 'grand old man' at Milan, may still continue, but hasn't guaranteed anything yet. This leaves the door open for a younger generation of players to build their own legend at AC Milan.
Borussia Dortmund dominate Bayern Munich to clinch domestic double
Borussia Dortmund, who had already won the Bundesliga title, added to their tally by winning the German Cup, and their first domestic double in their 103-year history. A good, young team, Dortmund showed that they were no pushovers, finishing the season 8 points ahead of perennial contenders Bayern Munich. However, even with their good finish on the league table, no one imagined that the German Cup final would be decided by a 5-2 margin, which left Bayern shell-shocked.
Borussia Dortmund, who had already won the Bundesliga title, added to their tally by winning the German Cup, and their first domestic double in their 103-year history. A good, young team, Dortmund showed that they were no pushovers, finishing the season 8 points ahead of perennial contenders Bayern Munich. However, even with their good finish on the league table, no one imagined that the German Cup final would be decided by a 5-2 margin, which left Bayern shell-shocked.
Ruud van Nistelrooy retires
Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy announced his retirement shortly after the end of the 2011/12 La Liga season. One of the greatest poachers to ever play the game, van Nistelrooy leaves the game as the second-leading goal-scorer in the Champions League, with 60 goals. He had successful spells with PSV, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.
Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy announced his retirement shortly after the end of the 2011/12 La Liga season. One of the greatest poachers to ever play the game, van Nistelrooy leaves the game as the second-leading goal-scorer in the Champions League, with 60 goals. He had successful spells with PSV, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.
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