Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) holds the trophy while talking with Corinthians striker Ronaldo at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, July 2, 2009. Corinthians won the Brazilian championship on July 1. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) holds the trophy while talking with Corinthians striker Ronaldo at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, July 2, 2009. Corinthians won the Brazilian championship on July 1.

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  2. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva delivers a speech during an agreement sign ceremony with Israel's President Shimon Peres at Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, on November 11, 2009. Peres is on four-day official visit to Brazil.
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  4. Brazilian President Lula da Silva delivers his keynote speech at the London 'FT Investing in Brazil Summit' in central London, on November 5, 2009. Brazilian President Lula Inacio da Silva arrived in Britain Wednesday for a two-day visit to drum up investment and have an audience with Queen Elizabeth II. Lula also met Prime Minister Gordon Brown and will receive an award from the prestigious Chatham House think-tank for making 'the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations' over the past year.
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  6. Brazilian President Lula da Silva delivers his keynote speech at the London 'FT Investing in Brazil Summit' in central London, on November 5, 2009. Brazilian President Lula Inacio da Silva arrived in Britain Wednesday for a two-day visit to drum up investment and have an audience with Queen Elizabeth II. Lula also met Prime Minister Gordon Brown and will receive an award from the prestigious Chatham House think-tank for making 'the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations' over the past year.
  7. Brazilian President Lula da Silva delivers his keynote speech at the London 'FT Investing in Brazil Summit' in central London, on November 5, 2009. Brazilian President Lula Inacio da Silva arrived in Britain Wednesday for a two-day visit to drum up investment and have an audience with Queen Elizabeth II. Lula will also meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown and receive an award from the prestigious Chatham House think-tank for making 'the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations' over the past year.
  8. Brazilian President Lula da Silva delivers his keynote speech at the London 'FT Investing in Brazil Summit' in central London, on November 5, 2009. Brazilian President Lula Inacio da Silva arrived in Britain Wednesday for a two-day visit to drum up investment and have an audience with Queen Elizabeth II. Lula will also meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown and receive an award from the prestigious Chatham House think-tank for making 'the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations' over the past year.
  9. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo ,center, Sergio Ramos, left, and Lassana Diarra, react, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match against Marseille, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. Marseille won 3-1.
  10. Real Madrid's Raul Albiol (C) reacts with team mate Ronaldo (R) and Gonzalo Higuain (L) after scoring against Olympique Marseille during their Champions League soccer match at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille December 8, 2009.
  11. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo , right, controls the ball in front of Marseille's Taiwo Ismaila, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
  12. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo , right, controls the ball in front of Marseille's Taiwo Ismaila, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
  13. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo , in action, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match against Marseille, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
  14. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo , right, and Marcelo, celebrate after Ronaldo scored against Marseille, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
  15. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo in action, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match against Marseille, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
  16. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Christiano Ronaldo, right, and defender Alvaro Alberola, celebrate after Madrid defeating Marseille, during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. Madrid won 3-1.

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