Revisiting the 2012 Barcelona masterclass that led Wayne Rooney to declare Lionel Messi the GOAT
OneFootball EN 11 December 2025 at 11:20(Processed: 11 December 2025 at 14:23)
The article revisits a specific 'masterclass' performance by FC Barcelona in 2012, which prompted Wayne Rooney to label Lionel Messi as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). This analysis likely focuses on the tactical brilliance of that match and Messi's standout contribution.
Categories
Historical FeatureOpinion/Editorial
Key Entities
Players:
Wayne RooneyLionel Messi
Clubs:
FC Barcelona