Lionel Messi has racked up a exceptional 52 trebles for Barcelona and Argentina up to now and is exhibiting no indicators of slowing down.The 32-year-old's treble towards Celta Vigo on Saturday was his 34th within the Liga, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's Spanish top-flight report. Messi has additionally returned eight hat-tricks within the UEFA Champions League, three within the Copa del Rey, one within the Spanish Super Cup and an additional six at worldwide stage. Messi's hat-tricks by numbers < ... UEFA.com - News
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Salzburg sensation: Håland on his debut hat-trick
Ahead of his UEFA Champions League debut on Tuesday, Erling Braut Håland had mentioned: "A childhood dream is coming true." However, even in his wildest desires he would wrestle to have imagined a greater begin on the planet's prime membership competitors.The 19-year-old discovered the goal inside two minutes towards Genk, and had accomplished his hat-trick (his fourth in 9 video games this season) earlier than the interval, bowing to the Salzburg followers as they gave him a standing ovation. However, he was reluctant to be drawn on his goalscoring feat as he spoke to UEFA.com after the ultimate whistle, prefering to give attention to what Salzburg might
Ronaldo on his hat-trick and his message to the followers
You settled a match as soon as once more, one other hat-trick. Talk us by means of it ...Cristiano Ronaldo: Clearly these have been three essential targets, lovely targets. Obviously I'm very completely happy. But a very powerful is that we received and that the group have certified for the ultimate, which was our goal. Switzerland have been very aggressive however Portugal, a group full of kids, made it arduous and finally bought the higher of them. What was your evaluation?
Mané hits hat-trick as Liverpool ease past Porto
Liverpool produced an outstanding display of counterattacking football and clinical finishing to cruise past Porto in their round of 16 first leg at the Estádio do Dragão. Porto were on the back foot from the moment Giorginio Wijnaldum slipped in Sadio Mané and the Senegalese forward's effort crept under José Sá. Four minutes later it was 2-0 as Mohamed Salah reacted quickest when James Milner's drive smacked against the post, controlling expertly and flicking the ball past the goalkeeper before tapping in.Porto were open to the devastating Liverpool counterattack as they chased the game and the Reds were ruthless. Mané
Amsterdam completes 2020 logo hat-trick
Amsterdam will add the unique football flavour of the Netherlands to UEFA EURO 2020, Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) president Michael van Praag said at the unveiling of the host city logo on Friday.The ceremony completed a memorable week, during which Brussels and Bilbao also revealed their logos for EURO 2020 — a tournament which will be hosted by 13 cities across Europe to mark the competition's 60th anniversary.'Gezellig' is a word in Dutch that means 'fun' and 'cozy'. The UEFA fifth vice-president is convinced that the thousands of fans who flock to Amsterdam during the final tournament will feel exactly what it means."A picture is
Kellermann aims for Wolfsburg hat-trick
No coach has won the UEFA Women's Champions League three times, but Wolfsburg's Ralf Kellermann could be about to change that, all in a period of four seasons.In charge since 2008, before Wolfsburg were even German title challengers, Kellermann has a wide-ranging role at the club beyond coaching the first team and again made some shrewd additions to his squad this season after their semi-final exit a year ago. He discusses Wolfsburg's season and Thursday's date with destiny against the side they beat in their debut 2013 final, Lyon.UEFA.com: What are your emotions ahead of your third final in four years?Ralf Kellermann: The same as th...
England, Italy set for friendly hat-trick
© Getty ImagesEngland will take on Italy in a glamour friendly next year, the Football Association has announced.Roy Hodgson's team will play the Azzurri, who beat the Three Lions 2-1 in the World Cup, on 31 March at an Italian venue which is yet to be decided.England will return the favour by hosting the Italians in a friendly after Euro 2016 and before the 2018 World Cup.The friendly next March will be the 26th time the Three Lions have played Italy, who, like England, failed to qualify from their group in Brazil."Italy have always provided stern opposition for England and these two fixtures will be no different," said England manager Hodgson, who has managed Italian clubs Inter Milan and Udinese."Italian teams