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Zurich, Switzerland. 11th Jan, 2016. FC. Barcelona player LIONEL MESSI (Argentina) winner of FIFA Ballon DOR 2015 poses with his trophy during the FIFA World Player Gala in Zurich. Credit: Marcio Machado/ZUMA
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