Barcelona's Argentine player Lionel Messi (R) talks with a trainer as he goes through his paces at the beginning of a training session in Barcelona, May 21, 2009. Barcelona will face Manchester United in the Champions League Final in Rome on May 27. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

Barcelona's Argentine player Lionel Messi (R) talks with a trainer as he goes through his paces at the beginning of a training session in Barcelona, May 21, 2009. Barcelona will face Manchester United in the Champions League Final in Rome on May 27.

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  1. BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 06: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona embraces his team mate Xavi Hernandez after the La Liga match between Barcelona and Getafe at Camp Nou on February 6, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won 2-1.
  2. Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after a foul during their Spanish league soccer match against Getafe at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona February 6, 2010.
  3. FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina, left, duels for the ball against Getafe's Rafa Lopez during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
  4. FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates Xavi Hernandez's goal against Getafe during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
  5. FC Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez, left, reacts after scoring with teammate Lionel Messi of Argentina against Getafe during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
  6. Barcelona's Lionel Messi kicks the ball against Getafe's goalkeeper Codina during their Spanish league soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, February 6, 2010.
  7. Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against Getafe during their Spanish league soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, February 6, 2010.
  8. FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, reacts after scoring against Getafe during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
  9. FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina, right, duels for the ball against Getafe's goalkeeper Oscar Ustari of Argentina during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
  10. GIJON, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Lionel Messi (L) of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Alberto Rivera of Sporting Gijon during the La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Barcelona at El Molinon Stadium on January 30, 2010 in Gijon, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
  11. GIJON, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Barcelona at El Molinon Stadium on January 30, 2010 in Gijon, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
  12. FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina, right, duels for the ball with Sporting de Gijon's Alberto Botia during their Spanish La Liga soccer match at El Molinon stadium in Gijon northern Spain, Saturday Jan. 30, 2010.
  13. FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts during his Spanish La Liga soccer match against Sporting Gijon at El Molinon stadium in Gijon northern Spain, Saturday Jan. 30, 2010.
  14. Barcelona's Lionel Messi controls the ball during their Spanish First Division soccer match against Sporting Gijon at El Molinon stadium in Gijon January 30, 2010.
  15. Barcelona's Pedro (L) celebrates his goal against Sporting Gijon with teammate Lionel Messi during their Spanish First Division soccer match at El Molinon stadium in Gijon January 30, 2010.
  16. FC Barcelona's Dani Alves of Brazil, left, celebrates with team mate Lionel Messi of Argentina after scoring a goal during their Spanish La Liga soccer match against Valladolid at Los Pajaritos stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, Jan 23, 2010.

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  1. BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 06: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona embraces his team mate Xavi Hernandez after the La Liga match between Barcelona and Getafe at Camp Nou on February 6, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won 2-1.
  2. Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez (L) and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Getafe during their Spanish league soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, February 6, 2010.
  3. GIJON, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Lionel Messi (L) of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Alberto Rivera of Sporting Gijon during the La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Barcelona at El Molinon Stadium on January 30, 2010 in Gijon, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
  4. GIJON, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Barcelona at El Molinon Stadium on January 30, 2010 in Gijon, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
  5. GIJON, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Cristian Portilla of Sporting Gijon during the La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Barcelona at El Molinon Stadium on January 30, 2010 in Gijon, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
  6. GIJON, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Alberto Botia (L) of Sporting Gijon during the La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Barcelona at El Molinon Stadium on January 30, 2010 in Gijon, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
  7. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (C) is challenged by Valladolid's Luis Prieto (L) and Cesar Arzo during their Spanish first division soccer match at Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid January 23, 2010.
  8. Barcelona's Daniel Alves da Silva (C) celebrates his goal with his teanmates Lionel Messi (L) and Xavi Hernandez against Valladolid during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Zorrilla Stadium in Valladolid January 23, 2010.
  9. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Badges, protesting against the Glazers, current owners of Manchester United, on sale outside the ground before the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  10. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson signs autographs during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  11. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Michael Owen of Manchester United looks dejected during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  12. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Antonio Valencia of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  13. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Antonio Valencia of Manchester United battles with Nadir Belhadj of Portsmouth during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  14. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Nani of Manchester United crosses the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  15. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is challenged by Tal Ben Haim of Portsmouth during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.
  16. Manchester United supporters wave scarves in protest against owner Malcolm Glazer during their English Premier League soccer match against Portsmouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, February 6, 2010.

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