Mueller doesn´t mind Messi magic

Bayern Munich great Gerd Mueller does not mind that Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi may surpass his goals record in a European season.

The former West Germany striker scored 67 goals during the 1972-73 campaign with Bayern, and it looks as if his record will be eclipsed by Messi, who has 65 goals so far this season.

However, Mueller insisted he will bear no grudge towards the Argentine and heaped praise on the diminutive dynamo.

“Technically, Messi is superb. His goals are brilliant. And despite being a genius, he’s not a selfish player,” Mueller told Mundo Deportivo.

“There have been many great goalscorers. It means a lot that my record has stood for 40 years.

“Records are there to be beaten. I’d be the first to congratulate Messi if he scores 68 goals this season, it’d be an honour.”

Messi has the chance to close in on Mueller’s record against Malaga on Saturday.