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Messi's Pursuit of Muller Record on Hold

Description:Former Germany and Bayern Munich striker Gerd Muller's record of 85 goals in a calendar year will stand for a little longer after Barcelona decided to rest Lionel Messi for a midweek outing in the King's Cup against lowly Alaves. The Argentina forward, a favourite to secure a fourth straight World Player of the Year award in January, is three goals short of the tally Muller set in 1972 after netting twice in La Liga at the weekend. (0:30)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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