A shot denied by the goalpost or one that comes back off the
crossbar is a major disappointment for any footballer in the world. A review of
the history of Europe’s top five leagues shows that Argentine superstar Lionel
Messi holds the outright record for hitting the woodwork more times than any
other player.
Statistics show that Messi has hit the goalpost or crossbar
directly with his shots a record 76 times in matches across Europe’s top five
leagues. During his long career in Spain’s L...
