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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, goes for the ball 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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  1. A CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona looks on prior the start the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  2. A CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona looks on prior the start the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  3. A CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates after scoring during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  4. A CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona fights for the ball with Andres Guardado of Deportivo during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  5. A CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona fights for the ball with Filipe Luis of Deportivo during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  6. A CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  7. LA CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates scoring during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  8. LA CORUNA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 5: Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates scoring during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona at the Riazor stadium on December 5, 2009 in A Coruna, Spain.
  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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