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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, is flanked by goalie Jose Pinto during a training session ahead of Wednesday's Champions League final match between Manchester United and Barcelona, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

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  2. BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 25: Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Abel Aguilar of Real Zaragoza during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
  3. BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 03: Lionel Messi (R) of Barcelona is fouled in the penalty box by Hernan Bernardello of Almeria during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Almeria at the Camp Nou Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
  4. BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 03: Lionel Messi (R) of Barcelona is fouled in the penalty box by Hernan Bernardello of Almeria during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Almeria at the Camp Nou Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
  5. BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides opening goal during the Champions League group F match between Barcelona and Dynamo Kiev at the Camp Nou Stadium on September 29, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
  6. BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides opening goal during the Champions League group F match between Barcelona and Dynamo Kiev at the Camp Nou Stadium on September 29, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
  7. BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Lionel Messi (2nd L) of Barcelona scores his sides opening goal past Leandro Almeida (L), Yevgen Khacheridi (2nd R) and Ognjen Vukojevic of Dynamo Kiev during the Champions League group F match between Barcelona and Dynamo Kiev at the Camp Nou Stadium on September 29, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
  8. MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 27: Lionel Messi attends the Guli Presents 'Style. Uzbekistan' show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on September 27, 2009 in Milan, Italy.
  9. Manchester United fans shout towards Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  10. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  11. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (L) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  12. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (C) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  13. Manchester United's English defender Rio Ferdinand (L) vies with Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES -- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  14. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (C) celebrates after his sides fourth goal during the English Premier League football match against manchester City at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  15. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Carlos Tevez of Manchester City competes for the ball with Nemanja Vidic of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 20, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  16. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Craig Bellamy of Manchester City breaks clear of Rio Ferdinand to score his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 20, 2009 in Manchester, England.

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