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Messi joins Xavi at top of Barcelona's all-time appearance list

Lionel Messi wrote himself another piece of history when moving level with Xavi at the top of Barcelona’s list of appearance makers.

When taking the field against Huesca on Monday, Messi racked up his 767th appearance for the Catalans - moving him alongside fellow club legend Xavi.

If Messi does not sign a new deal in the summer, his Barcelona career will come a close - but he would depart with a series of records that are never likely to be challenged.

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The 33-year-old Argentine surpassed Xavi earlier in the season on Barca’s list of Liga appearance-makers , but the match against Huesca took him to the top of matches played in all competitions.