Gerd Müller scored a total of 85 goals in the 1972 calendar year. A record that lasted 40 years – until Lionel Messi came along. In 2012, the Argentine superstar scored 91 hits.
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Müller’s record fell on December 9, 2012. Messi, who had 84 goals at the time, scored both times in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Betis Sevilla. It was Messi’s hits number 85 and 86 and thus the jump to the top of the leaderboard.
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Müller was calm about the loss of the record. “I’m really happy for him, he’s the best player in the world right now and it’s just fun to watch,” he said. “Personally, records don’t mean much to me, but if someone deserves to overtake me, then Messi. “
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The former Bayern Munich professional only needed 60 games for his 85 goals. Messi needed 65 games in a calendar year, rather overtaking Müller.
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