<p>Lionel Messi insists that his record-breaking 86-goal haul in 2012 will count for nothing if Barcelona miss out on La Liga and Champions League titles.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Argentine star wrote his name into the history books by overhauling German legend Gerd Mueller’s 1972 record of 85 goals in a calendar year with a first-half double that helped his side to an important 2-1 win at Real Betis.<br /><br />But the 25-year-old was happier to highlight the win more than the record as his team eye a domestic and European double. “I’ve said it a lot, it’s nice to beat records but the win for the team is what is important and the points difference at the top,” said Messi.<br /><br />“My goals are to win titles with the team, the Spanish league, Spanish Cup or Champions League is more important than any personal records.”<br /><br />It did not take long for Messi to equal Mueller’s record with his side’s first real attack on 16 minutes in Seville and his history-making moment came nine minutes later. “My objective at the start of the season was to win another La Liga title,” added Messi, who is also in line to win a record fourth successive Ballon d’Or.<br /><br />For that accolade, he will face competition from team-mate Iniesta and Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo. “If Iniesta wins, it will be well-deserved for all that he has done, for the way he plays. Again, it will also be a prize for the dressing room.”<br />His team-mates took to Twitter to congratulate him. “What great match! <br /><br />Congratulations to Leo for having surpassed the record,” wrote goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Iniesta tweeted: “Congratulations Leo...you are magnificent”.</p>
<p>Lionel Messi insists that his record-breaking 86-goal haul in 2012 will count for nothing if Barcelona miss out on La Liga and Champions League titles.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Argentine star wrote his name into the history books by overhauling German legend Gerd Mueller’s 1972 record of 85 goals in a calendar year with a first-half double that helped his side to an important 2-1 win at Real Betis.<br /><br />But the 25-year-old was happier to highlight the win more than the record as his team eye a domestic and European double. “I’ve said it a lot, it’s nice to beat records but the win for the team is what is important and the points difference at the top,” said Messi.<br /><br />“My goals are to win titles with the team, the Spanish league, Spanish Cup or Champions League is more important than any personal records.”<br /><br />It did not take long for Messi to equal Mueller’s record with his side’s first real attack on 16 minutes in Seville and his history-making moment came nine minutes later. “My objective at the start of the season was to win another La Liga title,” added Messi, who is also in line to win a record fourth successive Ballon d’Or.<br /><br />For that accolade, he will face competition from team-mate Iniesta and Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo. “If Iniesta wins, it will be well-deserved for all that he has done, for the way he plays. Again, it will also be a prize for the dressing room.”<br />His team-mates took to Twitter to congratulate him. “What great match! <br /><br />Congratulations to Leo for having surpassed the record,” wrote goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Iniesta tweeted: “Congratulations Leo...you are magnificent”.</p>