Lionel Messi denies he is feeling any pressure heading into Barcelona s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Argentinean ace is looking to add to his phenomenal tally of 45 goals this season in Wednesday s match at the Nou Camp, after being held goalless in his last four games.
But the 23-year-old denies he is losing any sleep as he aims to break Brazilian legend Ronaldo s club record of 47, set in 1996-97.
I am not worried about not scoring recently, Messi said. I hope I can score tomorrow to help the team and carry on scoring, but it isn t something that worries me.
If I can score, fine. If not, it s OK. I m not worried, but it would be a great record to have if I could overtake Ronaldo.
More pressing is t…
European champions England will face off against Copa America Femenina champions Brazil at Wembley in the inaugural Women s Finalissima next year.
The clash on April 6 has been organised between UEFA and CONMEBOL to follow on from the success of the men s Finalissima in June, where South American champions Argentina defeated European title-holders Italy in front of a sold-out crowd at Wembley.
A cross-continent fixture has also taken place at youth level, with UEFA Youth League winners Benfica overcoming Uruguay s Club Atletico Penarol at the Estadio Centenario in August in Montevideo.
The clash will give both England and Brazil the opportunity to clinch a further title before the Women s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, leading Three Lionesses head coach …