The New Messi(ah)

Lionel Messi is quickly becoming one of the top soccer players in the world. At only 19 years of age he dazzles with the ball and after this weeks super goal he has been getting some really high praises from the soccer world. Being compared to the likes of Maradona isn't an easy feat, but Messi has the ability to become the best player in the world. Playing alongside the current best in the world* (Ronaldinho) doesn't hurt either.

Messi is the youngest player to ever score for FC Barcelona and the youngest player ever to play for Argentina in a World Cup. He didn't get much playing time in last years World Cup, but when he did he made the most of it.

If you haven't seen the video everyone is raving about then click here. That boy got skills!

Here is a detailed picture showing Messi's goal alongside Maradona's goal:

My top 10 soccer/football players in the world (right now):

1. C. Ronaldo
1A. Ronaldhino
3. Kaká
4. Messi
5. Henry
6. Drogba
7. Riquelme
8. Totti
9. Raul
10. Van Nistelrooy

* I think C. Ronaldo has become the best in the world but Ronaldinho is 1A.

The Greatest Goal Ever? (Telegraph UK)

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Carmelo a baby-daddy now. I wonder if George Karl will let La La and Kiyan hang out on the bench? (Rumors and Rants)

Kobe thinking with his "Rational Brain", or so he says. (LA Times)

Hey ladies, line up in front of the Patriots training facility and maybe Tom Brady might hook you up too. (The Big Lead)

Bollywood chicks are hot, just ask Peyton. (Sports by Brooks)

The skinny Ronaldo opens extension talks with Man United. You better pay the man. (BBC Sports)

Fergie does have a butta face, but damn she looks good from behind. (via The Big Lead)