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Barcelona's player Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the 2009 Ballon d'Or trophy towards his supporters before the Spanish soccer league against Espanyol at Nou Camp stadium December 12, 2009. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN -
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