Updated November 12th, 2019 at 14:50 IST
LaLiga: Messi's milestone hat-trick celebration has a Bollywood twist
LaLiga pays tribute to Lionel Messi's epic milestone by using famous Amitabh Bachchan dialogue. Messi scored his 34th hat-trick in the Spanish top-flight.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi had a slow start to the 2019-20 season as Barcelona struggled to find form in the opening stages of the LaLiga season. The Barcelona legend also struggled with some injury niggles but has found form whenever given a chance to play for the Blaugrana. Lionel Messi scored his 34th hat-trick in the 4-1 win against Celta Vigo, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's record in the process. Barcelona top the LaLiga table with 25 points from 12 games level with second-placed Real Madrid who also registered a 4-0 win at Eibar. Read further to find out how LaLiga celebrated Messi's achievement on their official social media handle, with an Amitabh Bachchan reference.
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Lionel Messi was at his best against Celta Vigo as he completed a dead-ball hat-trick scoring one penalty and two free-kicks as Barcelona went top of the table. In doing so, Lionel Messi equalled the record of most hat-tricks (34) in the Spanish top-flight which was set by rival Cristiano Ronaldo during the latter's spell with Real Madrid. LaLiga celebrated Messi's epic milestone with a rather creative post on their Facebook page which was a dialogue said by Bollywood star - Amitabh Bachchan.
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The dialogue was taken from the movie Kalia. Amitabh Bachchan is quoted saying "Hum Jaha Pe Khade Hote Hai, Line Wahi Se Shuru Hoti Hain". A fitting tribute to the little master, you reckon?
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✅ Penalty kick goal
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 9, 2019
✅ Free kick goal
✅ Free kick goal#Messi has a set piece hat trick! 🤯🤯🤯
Verdict: 🐐 pic.twitter.com/d1js78s7Ip
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Published November 12th, 2019 at 12:50 IST
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