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Barcelona striker Lionel Messi eyeing another Spanish record

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner , Lionel Messi, is on the brink of creating another Spanish record . With a goal against Celta Vigo on Saturday, Messi can become the first player to score against every Spanish league opponent in consecutive order.

Barcelona's all-time leading scorer netted a record 73 goals in all competitions last season, and hasn't let up with 55 so far this campaign.

Lionel Messi

Pistorius granted permission to travel abroad

The 26-year-old Olympic and Paralympic track star, a double amputee since infancy, also no longer needs to report to a probation officer.Thursday's decision eased bail conditions that were initially very strict for Pistorius, who is charged with the Valentine's Day murder of Reeva Steenkamp, 29.

Graeme Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace

South Africa captain Graeme Smith on Thursday received the ICC Test Championship mace and prize money of USD 450,000 for leading the team to the top spot in ICC Test rankings on the annual cut-off date of April 1.

Smith received the mace from the ICC`s umpires and referees manager, Vince van der Bijl, in a ceremony at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

"I am truly honoured and humbled to receive the Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and prize money, not just on behalf of myself, the players and the team management but on behalf of all South Africans," said Smith.

Graeme Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace