Messi denied goal despite ball crossing line in BarÃ§a's draw
Lionel Messi was denied a legitimate goal despite the ball crossing the goal line in league-leaders Barcelona's 1-1 draw against second-placed Valencia on Sunday. Despite the disallowed first-half goal, Messi provided the assist to Jordi Alba who scored the equaliser for Barcelona in the 82nd minute. With the draw, Barcelona hold a four-point lead at the top of the table.