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(211229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 29, 2021 shows Lionel Messi posing with the trophy of the Men 2021 Ballon d'Or during a ceremony held in Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, France. Lionel Messi parted ways with FC Barcelona after 21 years at the Spanish club and joined French outfit Paris Saint-Germain. The 34-year-old striker won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-extending seventh time. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United 12 years later after spells at Real Madrid and Juventus. (Photo by Henri Szwarc/Xinhua)

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