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Zurich, Switzerland. 13th Jan, 2014. Lionel Messi Football / Soccer : FIFA Ballon d'Or nominees press conference during the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013 Gala at Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland . Credit: Maurizio
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