Why does no.30 Leo Messi hold golden ball in this old photo if he wouldn't win Ballon d'Or until 2009? Explained - Football | Tribuna.com
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File photo - Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champion League Final soccer match, Barcelona FC vs Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy
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