http://www.newsvine.com/lionel-messiNewsvine - lionel-messien-usCopyright 2013Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:04:52 +0000Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:55 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17601489-finals-watch-record-turnouthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17601489-finals-watch-record-turnoutusnew-orleansbig-eastsuper-bowlwatchdavid-lettermanassociated-presswichita-statefinal-fourdivision-iiidivision-iius-newsdivision-iassociated-press'fab-fivefinalsrick-pitinogeorgia-domemarch-madnesssteve-kerrjim-larranagatravis-trittjohn-beileingregg-marshallvenus-williams'lionel-messichristian-laettnermetro-statejimmy-fallonphilips-arenaron-bakercentennial-olympic-parkconan-o'brienwichita-eaglemalcolm-armsteadatlanta-mayor-kasim-reedpeyton-sivagorgui-diengjames-southerlandluke-hancockshoni-schimmelambassador-andrew-youngtrey-burkeruss-smithdanny-manningcleanthony-earlycarl-hallsandy-hook-elementary-schoolfamer-kareem-abdul-jabbarkevin-warelouisville-kevin-wareinjured-louisvillencaa-finals-watchfast-factevan-wesselrakeem-christmascoach-gregg-marshallwichita-state-shockersfreshman-ron-bakerif-louisvillelouisville-wichita-statemary-hardin-baylorwolverines-cardinalslouisville-michigan-ncaadavid-hixonspike-albrechtnick-wiggins'aaron-toomeyfuture-louisvillenba-all-star-chris-webberpolice-chief-michael-kehoeThu, 4 Apr 2013 16:54:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Wichita State's Carl Hall celebrates after his team defeated Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. holds the trophy after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville's Peyton Siva, left, and Chane Behanan, celebrate following their 85-63 win over Duke in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. Behanan was wearing the jersey of teammate Kevin Ware (5) who was injured during the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware answers questions during an interview Wednesday April 3, 2013, at the KFC Yum! Center practice facility in Louisville, Ky. Ware was released from an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday, two days after millions watched him break his right leg on a horrifying play trying to block a shot during an NCAA college basketball regional championship game against Duke. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)</p><p>This January 2013 publicity photo released by NBC shows Jimmy Fallon, host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," holding a thank you note during a photo session in New York. NBC on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 announced its long-rumored switch in late night, replacing incumbent Jay Leno at "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon and moving the iconic franchise back to New York. Leno will wrap up what will be 22 years of headlining the iconic late-night show in Spring 2014. "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels will take over as producer of the new "Tonight Show." (AP Photo/NBC, Mark Seliger)</p><p>FILE - In this April 16, 2012 file photo, Richard Pitino talks to the media during a press conference in Miami. Minnesota is in advanced discussions with Richard Pitino, the son of Louisville coach Rick Pitino, to take over for Tubby Smith. Two people with knowledge of the discussions say Pitino engaged in negotiations with Minnesota officials on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. The people requested anonymity because the deal has not been formally completed. In his lone season at Florida International, Pitino led the Panthers to an 18-14 record, the school's first winning season in 13 years. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2013, file photo, Former Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun, left, speaks with Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim before an NCAA college basketball game between the two teams in Hartford, Conn. Hall of Fame coaches John Thompson and Jim Calhoun say behavior like that caught on video of fired Rutgers coach Mike Rice isn't appropriate, and never was. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)</p><p>AP10ThingsToSee - Trainers check on Louisville guard Kevin Ware after he broke his leg during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in an NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)</p><p>Rain and clouds move through downtown, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. The Final Four coaches are making their first appearances in Atlanta on Thursday. The city is all dressed up for college basketball’s biggest event. Stages are set up and banners have been raised in Centennial Olympic Park, near the Georgia Dome where the games will be played, but the gloomy weather put an early damper on the festive spirit. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)</p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein arrives with the team, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, for their NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament game against Syracuse on Saturday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)</p><p>FILE - In this November 1991, file photo, Michigan's Fab Five from left, Jimmy King, Juwan Howard, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose and Ray Jackson pose in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/File)</p><p>Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim speaks to the media during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. Syracuse plays Michigan in a national semifinal on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Wichita State's mascot WuShock fires up the crowd before their first-round game against Texas A&M in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in College Station, Texas, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Fast fact: What’s a ‘Shocker?’ As the lowest seed still playing and one of the lowest ever to reach the final weekend Wichita State’s nickname is appropriate. University lore traces the name to 1904, when a football manager called the team as the “Shockers” to drum up interest in a gridiron matchup. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)</p><p>NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2012, file photo, Miami's head coach Jim Larranaga, right, is congratulated by fans after their 67-59 win over Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla. Larranaga, who led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)</p><p>FILE- In this March 17, 2013, file photo, Miami head coach Jim Larranaga cheers after cutting the final strand of the net following their 87-77 win over North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Larranaga, who led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Scott Muthersbaugh, File0</p><p>FILE - In this March 3, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) dribbles upcourt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke waits during a break in the during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Ann Arbor, Mich. Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)</p><p>CORRECTS TO KEVIN, NOT KENNY - Louisville's Kevin Ware, center, uses crutches as he and members of the team arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta, for their NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament game against Wichita State on Saturday. (AP Photo/David Tulis)</p><p>A visitor stands in front of the grave of Martin Luther King, Jr., as an eternal flame burns in the foreground on the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Former NBA basketball player Christian Laettner speaks during a NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball 75th anniversary news conference, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Men at Work actors Adam Busch, Michael Cassidy, Danny Masterson and James Lesure, from left, pose for a photo, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. Men at Work will be in its second season and premiers April 4 on TBS. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)</p><p>Louisville's Gorgui Dieng shoots during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Wichita State in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Former NBA players' Oscar Robertson, left, and Bill Walton speak during a NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball 75th anniversary news conference, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches play during practice the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Michigan, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Syracuse plays Michigan in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino greets fans after practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Wichita State in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas dunks the ball during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Michigan, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Syracuse plays Michigan in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Wichita State's Ron Baker moves the ball during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Louisville basketball fan Robert Mouser, of New Albany Ind., plays an amusement game in Centennial Park during a NCAA Basketball Final Four celebration, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in the first NCAA tournament semifinal basketball game and Syracuse plays Michigan in the later game today. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)</p><p>Fans cheer before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Wichita State fan Tim Eichler cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Fans cheer before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Wichita State's Cleanthony Early works during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. Wichita State plays Louisville in a semifinal game on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Fans cheer as Louisville's Kevin Ware takes to the court before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>A Wichita State fan cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Louisville's Kevin Ware sits on the bench before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Louisville's Kevin Ware sits on the bench at the court before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville's Russ Smith (2) shoots against Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>CORRECTS DATE TO SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013- Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) vies for a loose ball against Louisville's Chane Behanan (21) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Wichita State's Ron Baker (31) moves around Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>ADDS IDENTIFICATION AND CAPTION INFORMATION- Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall reacts during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Louisville Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino speaks to players during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Wichita State's Tekele Cotton (32) heads to he hoop as Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (10) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) heads to the hoop against Wichita State during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/NCAA Photos, Chris Steppig) </p><p>Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) dunks the ball against Louisville's Wayne Blackshear (20) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Louisville's Russ Smith (2) heads to he hoop as Wichita State's Cleanthony Early (11) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/NCAA Photos, Chris Steppig) </p><p>Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead (2) works against Louisville's Russ Smith (2) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino walks the court during the first half of a national semifinal at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Fans cheer before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville's Peyton Siva, left, and Louisville's Wayne Blackshear react during play against Wichita State during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) shoots over Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead (2) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, left, greets Michigan head coach John Beilein before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Nate Janes walks to his seat before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Michigan and Syracuse, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Syracuse and Michigan play during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville's Gorgui Dieng shoots over Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to players against Syracuse during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan's Mitch McGary, Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. and Michigan's Trey Burke, from left, react to play against Syracuse during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan's Mitch McGary (4) dunks the ball against Syracuse's Jerami Grant (3) and Syracuse's C.J. Fair (5) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan's Nik Stauskas (11) works against Syracuse's Brandon Triche (20) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) reacts after a Michigan 3-point shot against Syracuse during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>In this photo provided by Benoit Photo, Goldencents and Kevin Krigger race to win the Grade I $750,000 Santa Anita Derby horse race on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Benoit Photo)</p><p>Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams (1) and Syracuse's James Southerland (43) vie for a loose ball Michigan's Trey Burke (3) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas (25) handles the ball as Michigan's Spike Albrecht (2) looks up during the first half of a semifinal in the the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams (1) lies on the court as Syracuse's Brandon Triche (20) helps him during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Michigan, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Amherst guard Aaron Toomey, front, and Mary Hardin-Baylor guard Brian Todd vie for a loose ball during the first half of the NCAA college Division lll national championship basketball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>Amherst center Peter Kaasila, left, and Mary Hardin-Baylor guard Brian Toddd vie for a rebound during the half of the NCAA college Division lll national championship basketball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino and Michigan head coach John Beilein, left, participate in a television interview for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Michigan in the championship game on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Mary Hardin-Baylor wing Thomas Orr (3) blocks the shot of Amherst guard Allen Williamson (10) during the first half of the NCAA college Division lll national championship basketball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>Louisville's Russ Smith laughs during a news conference for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Michigan in the championship game on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Louisville's Russ Smith rides a golf cart to a news conference for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Michigan in the championship game on Monday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks during a news conference for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan plays Louisville in the championship game on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Michigan's Spike Albrecht (2) reacts to play against Syracuse during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>McDonald's East All-American's Andrew Wiggins looks up during the first half of the McDonald's All-American boys basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall watches play against Louisville during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville head coach Jeff Walz waves during practice at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New Orleans. Louisville plays California in a semifinal game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)</p><p>Louisville guard Megan Deines shoots during practice at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New Orleans. Louisville plays California in a national semifinal on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Louisville cheerleader Ailee Hanle shows off a temporary tattoo Cardinal on her cheek during practice at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New Orleans. Louisville plays California in a semifinal game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Louisville's Peyton Siva ponders a question during a news conference for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville plays Michigan in the championship game on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Metro State center Nicholas Kay passes from the floor as Drury guard Brandon Lockhart (21) defends during the first half of the NCAA Division ll national championship basketball game Sunday April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>Louisville head coach Jeff Walz, right, and his players talk during a news conference for the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. Louisville plays Connecticut in the championship game on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)</p><p>Charles Dawson of Lithonia, Ga., takes photos of his grandchildren Christopher Wilder, 10, Justin Baxter, 13, second from right, and Cornelius Dawson, right, pose for a picture in front of the Georgia Dome during NCAA Final Four basketball festivities, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>FILE - In this April 5, 2010, file photo, county music singer Travis Tritt sings the national anthem before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta. Tritt will perform the national anthem prior to the NCAA Final Four college basketball championship game between Michigan and Louisville on Monday night, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File)</p><p>Louisville fans hold signs for guard Russ Smith while the team warms up on the court for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Michigan, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT</p><p>A Michigan fan holds signage showing Michigan head coach John Beilein before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against the Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>In this photo made with a fish-eye lens, Louisville fan Tara Pierce, 19, holds a over-sized photo of Louisville guard Kevin Ware before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Michigan players huddle before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against the Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Louisville fans cheer and hold a photo of Louisville guard Kevin Ware before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Michigan and Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Michigan fans cheer before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against the Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots against Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>FILE - In this Dec, 10, 2012, file photo, boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., watches an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks in Miami. Mayweather Jr. won't know until halftime which team he'll pick to win the national basketball championship. Once the undefeated boxing champion figures it out, he is expecting to place a $50,000 bet toward either Michigan or Louisville in the NCAA college basketball title game on Monday night, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)</p><p>Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) works against Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Michigan guard Spike Albrecht (2) reacts against the Louisville during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to players during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) and Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11) work for a loose ball during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville guard/forward Luke Hancock (11) reacts to play against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) reacts to play against the Louisville during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Venus Williams, center, watches her sister, Serena Williams, play Jelena Jankovic, of Serbia, during the singles final at the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament in Charleston, S.C., Sunday, April 7, 2013. Williams defeated Jankovic, 3-6, 6-0, 6-2, to win the Family Circle Cup. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)</p><p>Venus Williams reacts to a call during a semifinal match against her sister Serena Williams at the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, April 6, 2013. Serena won 6-1, 6-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein watches play against the Louisville during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) heads to the court as Michigan forward Mitch McGary (4) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17584761-barcelona-says-injured-messi-to-miss-league-gamehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17584761-barcelona-says-injured-messi-to-miss-league-gamesportssoccerchampions-leaguebarcelonaparis-saint-germainlionel-messimessiWed, 3 Apr 2013 13:28:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal while Paris Saint Germain's goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu of Italy looks on during their Champions League quarterfinal soccer match in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17572988-dortmund-real-madrid-advance-to-champions-semishttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17572988-dortmund-real-madrid-advance-to-champions-semissportssoccerrdpreal-madridpremier-leagueeuromanchester-citychampions-leaguemanchester-unitedbayern-munichold-traffordcristiano-ronaldoparis-saint-germainlionel-messigonzalo-higuainkarim-benzemaborussia-dortmundeintracht-frankfurtblaise-matuidibastian-schweinsteigermarco-reussubstitute-sergio-aguerofelipe-santanaTue, 2 Apr 2013 21:01:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal during his Champions League quarterfinal soccer match against Paris Saint Germain in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p><p>Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, center, celebrates his goal with teammates during their Champions League quarterfinal soccer match against FC Barcelona in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p><p>Bayern's David Alaba of Austria, right, celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammate Franck Ribery, left, of France during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Juventus Turin in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) </p><p>Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic tries to head the ball with FC Barcelona's players during their Champions League quarterfinal soccer match in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p><p>Paris Saint Germain's Blaise Matuidi celebrates his goal during his Champions League quarterfinal soccer match against FC Barcelona in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, top left, is challenged by Galatasaray's Semih Kaya, right, during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, right, celebrates with Mesut Ozil from Germany, left, after scoring against Galatasaray's during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's Karim Benzema from France, right, falls next to Galatasaray's Dany Nounkeu, from Cameroon, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho from Portugal gestures during the Champions League quarterfinals first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p><p>Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes is celebrated by his team after the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 6, 2013. Bayern Munich wrapped up the German title in record time by winning 1-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday with six rounds left in the season, an unprecedented feat in 50 years of the Bundesliga.(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p><p>Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes celebrates after the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 6, 2013. Bayern Munich wrapped up the German title in record time by winning 1-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday with six rounds left in the season, an unprecedented feat in 50 years of the Bundesliga.(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p><p>Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after scoring during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p><p>Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky shoots and scores his second goal against West Bromwich Albion during their English Premier league soccer match, at the Hawthorn's stadium in Birmingham, England, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)</p><p>Stoke City's Asmir Begovic, left, challenges Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor during the English Premier League soccer match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke on Trent, England, Saturday April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Neal Simpson, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES </p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, from Portugal, blows kisses after scoring a goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Manchester City's James Milner, left, celebrates with Samir Nasri, 2nd left, after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Monday April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, left, Michael Carrick and Robin van Persie, right, react after Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scored during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Monday April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>Manchester United's Danny Wellbeck, left, gets in a cross despite the challenge of Manchester City's Samir Nasri during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Monday April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>Dortmund's Felipe Santana of Brazil, right, celebrates scoring during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Malaga CF in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p><p>Dortmund's Felipe Santana of Brazil, left, celebrates with Neven Subotic of Serbia after scoring the winning goal during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Malaga CF in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Dortmund defeated Malaga 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)</p><p>Malaga's Eliseu from Portugal celebrates scoring during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Malaga CF in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p><p>Malaga's Joaquin, right, reacts after missing an opportunity next to Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller, left, during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Malaga CF in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17572511-lionel-messi-injures-hamstring-against-psghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17572511-lionel-messi-injures-hamstring-against-psgsportssoccerinjuredchampions-leaguebarcelonaparis-saint-germainlionel-messimessiTue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal during his Champions League quarterfinal soccer match against Paris Saint Germain in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal while Paris Saint Germain's goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu of Italy looks on during their Champions League quarterfinal soccer match in Paris,Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17569165-pizarro-dethrones-messi-in-ap-soccer-pollhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17569165-pizarro-dethrones-messi-in-ap-soccer-pollsportsapsoccer10lionel-messiglobal-soccerTue, 2 Apr 2013 13:46:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Bayern's Claudia Pizarro of Peru, left, and Hamburg's Heiko Westermann challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV, in Munich, southern Germany, on Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)</p><p>Munich's Claudio Pizarro of Peru gestures during a training session in Munich, southern Germany, on Monday, April 1, 2013. Bayern Munich will face Juventus Turin in a first leg Champions League quarterfinal soccer match on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi eyes the ball during a training session in Paris, Monday, April 1, 2013. Barcelona will play against Paris Saint Germain during their Champions League quarterfinal soccer match on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)</p><p>Munich's Claudio Pizarro of Peru laughs during a training session in Munich, southern Germany, on Monday, April 1, 2013. Bayern Munich will face Juventus Turin in a first leg Champions League quarterfinal soccer match on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17349317-messi-scores-in-18th-straight-league-gamehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17349317-messi-scores-in-18th-straight-league-gamesportssoccerrdpeurola-ligalionel-messirayo-vallecanoSun, 17 Mar 2013 22:13:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chelsea's Frank Lampard reacts at the end of their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge, London, Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)</p><p>FC Barcelona's David Villa, right back, reacts after scoring with his teammate Lionel Messi, from Argentina, left, against Rayo Vallecano during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, right, reacts after scoring with his teamamte Jordi Alba, center,and David Villa, left, against Rayo Vallecano during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, left, duels for the ball against Rayo Vallecano's Tito, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates his goal against West Ham United during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17287131-messi-leads-barca-over-milan-4-0-and-into-qfhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17287131-messi-leads-barca-over-milan-4-0-and-into-qfsportssoccerchampions-leagueworld-newsbarcelonaac-milanmilanlionel-messiTue, 12 Mar 2013 21:44:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona players celebrate after Lionel Messi, from Argentina, center, scored their second goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Lionel Messi tras marcar un gol de Barcelona ante el Milan por la Liga de Campeones el martes 12 de marzo de 2013. (AP Foto/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi, from Argentina, gestures during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi, from Argentina, celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's goalkeeper Victor Valdes celebrates Lionel Messi's second goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p><p>Barcelona's forward Alexis Sanchez, from Chile, left, goes to score his offside goal past Milan's goalkeeper Christian Abbiati, right, during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p><p>Milan's defender Philippe Mexes, of France, reacts at the end of the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Barcelona defeated Milan 4-0. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Milan's forward Robinho, of Brazil, leaves the field at the end of the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Barcelona defeated Milan 4-0. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's defender Carles Puyol, right, hugs teammate Lionel Messi, from Argentina, at the end of the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Barcelona defeated Milan 4-0. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's defender Jordi Alba celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Milan's goalkeeper Christian Abbiati reacts after team's 0-4 loss at the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17106550-madrid-beats-barca-for-2nd-time-in-5-days-2-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17106550-madrid-beats-barca-for-2nd-time-in-5-days-2-1sportssoccermadridreal-madridchampions-leaguemanchester-unitedcristiano-ronaldobarcelonajose-mourinholionel-messisergio-ramosluka-modricWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:21:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Real's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, from left, Alvaro Arbeloa and Sergio Ramos celebrate after scoring during a Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) </p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, left, escapes Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain, also from Argentina, during the Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>El jugador del Barcelona, Jordi Alba, se tapa el rostro en un partido contra el Real Madrid por las semifinales de la Copa del Rey el martes, 26 de febrero de 2013, en Barcelona. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>El jugador del Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, festeja un gol contra el Barcelona en las semifinales de la Copa del Rey el martes, 26 de febrero de 2013, en Barcelona. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, left celebrates with Luka Modric from Croatia after scoring Real Madrid's second goal against Barcelona during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul White)</p><p>Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid players celebrate after Sergio Ramos, partly seen scored the winning goal against Barcelona during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday March 2, 2013. Real Madrid won the game 2-1.(AP Photo/Paul White)</p><p>Barcelona's goalkeeper Victor Valdes, left is shown a yellow card after the final whistle during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday March 2, 2013. Valdes continued to argue with the referee and was shown a red card seconds later. Real Madrid won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Paul White)</p><p>Barcelona's goalkeeper Victor Valdes, left argues with the referee after the final whistle during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday March 2, 2013. Valdes was expelled. Real Madrid won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Paul White)</p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, right, and FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina gesture during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's Sami Khedira from Germany, top, in action with FC Barcelona's Pedro Rodriguez during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/29/16753634-lionel-messi-ronaldo-lead-ap-player-rankingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/29/16753634-lionel-messi-ronaldo-lead-ap-player-rankingssportsapsoccer10lionel-messiglobal-soccerassociated-press-global-soccerTue, 29 Jan 2013 13:57:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Lionel Messi, izquierda, celebra con sus compañeros Carles Puyol, derecha, y Xavi Hernández tras marcar un gol ante Osasuna en un partido de la liga española el domingo 27 de enero de 2013. Barcelona ganó 5-1. (AP Foto/Alvaro Barrientos)</p><p>Sampdoria Argentine forward Mauro Emanuel Rivero Icardi celebrates after scoring, during a Serie A soccer match between Sampdoria and Pescara, in Genoa, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlo Baroncini)</p><p>Luton Town players celebrate defeating Norwich City 0-1 in their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Carrow Road, Norwich, England, Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. See PA Story SOCCER Norwich. (AP Photo/PA, Chris Radburn) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, eyes the ball during his team's Spanish League soccer match against Osasuna at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Barcelona won the match 5-1. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/27/16726212-messi-scores-4-goals-to-pass-200-in-la-ligahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/27/16726212-messi-scores-4-goals-to-pass-200-in-la-ligasportssoccerrdpeurola-ligalionel-messiSun, 27 Jan 2013 22:46:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, right, celebrates after scored against Osasuna during their Spanish League soccer match, at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, right, celebrates after scored against Osasuna during their Spanish League soccer match, at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Barcelona won the match 5-1. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)</p><p>Brentford's Marcello Trotta celebrates after scoring against Chelsea, during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match in London, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. The match ended 2-2 draw. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)</p><p>Brentford's Marcello Trotta celebrates after scoring against Chelsea, during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match in London, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. The match ended 2-2 draw. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)</p><p>Brentford players celebrates after their teammate Marcello Trotta, obscured, scored against Chelsea during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match in London, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. The match ended 2-2 draw. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)</p><p>Tottenham's Gareth Bale reacts after a missed opportunity during his team's English FA Cup fourth round soccer match against Leeds at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds, England, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Leeds' Ross McCormack kisses his shirt as he celebrates after scoring against Tottenham during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds, England, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/22/16642288-barcelona-messi-fall-from-top-of-ap-10-rankingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/22/16642288-barcelona-messi-fall-from-top-of-ap-10-rankingssportsapsoccerreal-madrid10cristiano-ronaldolionel-messiap-globalglobal-footballassociated-press-global-football-rankingsTue, 22 Jan 2013 14:48:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates after scoring against Valencia during their La Liga soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) </p><p>Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria from Argentina, left, is congratulated by teammate Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal after scoring a goal against Valencia during their La Liga soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) </p><p>Manchester City's David Silva celebrates scoring against Fulham during the English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Jan. 19, 2013. Manchester City won the match 2-0. (AP Photo/PA, Dave Thompson) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/15/16525058-messi-barcelona-soar-in-ap-soccer-rankingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/15/16525058-messi-barcelona-soar-in-ap-soccer-rankingssportssoccer10lionel-messiap-global-soccerglobal-soccerTue, 15 Jan 2013 14:38:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, second right, celebrates his goal with team mates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Malaga at the Rosaleda stadium in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Julian Rojas Ocana)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Malaga at the Rosaleda stadium in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Julian Rojas Ocana)</p><p>Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring against Liverpool during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>Manchester United's Robin van Persie, left, keeps the ball from Liverpool's Daniel Agger during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/08/16411995-cavanis-hat-trick-topples-messi-from-ap-rankingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/08/16411995-cavanis-hat-trick-topples-messi-from-ap-rankingssportssoccer10lionel-messiedinson-cavaniap-global-footballTue, 8 Jan 2013 13:05:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Napoli Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring, during a Serie A soccer match between Napoli and AS Roma, at the Naples San Paolo stadium, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/FRancesco Pecoraro, Lapresse)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/07/16397161-messi-wins-record-4th-worlds-best-player-awardhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/07/16397161-messi-wins-record-4th-worlds-best-player-awardsportssoccerawardsfifalionel-messififa-playerMon, 7 Jan 2013 19:08:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Argentina's Lionel Messi, one of the nominees for the FIFA Men's World Soccer Player of the Year Award,attends a press conference during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Steffen Schmidt)</p><p>From left: Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo, Spain's Andres Iniesta and Argentina's Lionel Messi, the nominees for the FIFA Men's World Soccer Player of the Year Award, attend a press conference during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Walter Bieri)</p><p>Argentina's Lionel Messi, one of the nominees for the FIFA Men's World Soccer Player of the Year Award,attends a press conference at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Walter Bieri)</p><p>Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with the trophy after winning the FIFA Men's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)</p><p>Argentina's Lionel Messi shows off the FIFA Men's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Steffen Schmidt)</p><p>Argentina's Lionel Messi shows off the FIFA Men's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Steffen Schmidt)</p><p>US soccer player Abby Wambach poses with the trophy after winning the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)</p><p>Pia Sundhage, former coach of the Women's soccer team of the United States, is awarded FIFA Women's World Coach of the Year during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Steffen Schmidt)</p><p>Argentina`s Lionel Messi, left, and US Abby Wambach, right, pose with their trophies after winning the World Player of the Year Awards during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)</p><p>Argentina`s Lionel Messi, left, and US Abby Wambach, right, pose with their trophies after winning the World Player of the Year Awards during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)</p><p>Argentina`s Lionel Messi, left, and US Abby Wambach, right, pose with their trophies after winning the World Player of the Year Awards during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)</p><p>Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, one of the nominees for the FIFA Men's World Soccer Player of the Year Award, listens to a jpurnalists question during a press conference during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Steffen Schmidt)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/20/16045926-column-messi-co-will-win-without-coachhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/20/16045926-column-messi-co-will-win-without-coachsportssoccerlionel-messijohn-leicester122012Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:14:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this May 5, 2012 file photo, FC Barcelona's then assistant coach Tito Vilanova who replaced Pep Guardiola as first team coach, gestures prior to a match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona has canceled meetings with the club president and journalists amid reports that coach Tito Vilanova is ill. Barcelona says on its website Wednesday that a new statement will be released later in the day. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)</p><p>FILE - In this May 5, 2012 file photo, FC Barcelona's then assistant coach Tito Vilanova who replaced Pep Guardiola as first team coach, gestures prior to a match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona has canceled meetings with the club president and journalists amid reports that coach Tito Vilanova is ill. Barcelona says on its website Wednesday that a new statement will be released later in the day. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/18/15988977-messi-extends-contract-with-barcelona-through-2018http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/18/15988977-messi-extends-contract-with-barcelona-through-2018sportssoccercontractsbarcelonalionel-messiTue, 18 Dec 2012 10:40:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, scores his second goal against Atletico Madrid during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) </p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, right, is congratulated by teammate Thiago Alcantara after scoring against Atletico Madrid during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/11/15842765-messi-conquers-all-in-ap-soccer-rankingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/11/15842765-messi-conquers-all-in-ap-soccer-rankingssportsapsoccer10lionel-messiatletico-madridap-global-soccer-10ap-global-soccerglobal-soccerglobal-soccer-rankingsTue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Leo Messi frm Argentina, right, and Betis's Antonio Amaya, left, fight for the ball during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina controls the ball against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)</p><p>Atletico de Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia, from, scores his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Deportivo la Coruna at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>CAPTION CORRECTION, CORRECTS NAME OF OPPOSING TEAM AND OF STADIUM - Atletico de Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia, left, celebrates his goal with Diego Costa from Brazil, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Deportivo la Coruna at Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates his team's victory at the end of their Premier League soccer match against Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Clint Hughes) </p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, left, shakes hands with Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia before a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Dec.16, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Corinthians' goalkeeper Cassio holds the trophy at the end of the final at the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Corinthians beat Chelsea FC, 1-0. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)</p><p>Corinthians' goalkeeper Cassio, right, makes a save from Chelsea FC's Juan Mata, left, during their final match at the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)</p><p>Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Sunderland during the English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Saturday Dec. 15, 2012. Manchester United won the match 3-1. (AP Photo/PA, Martin Rickett) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE</p><p>Corinthians' Paolo Guerrero scores a goal against Chelsea FC during the final of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/09/15798356-messi-breaks-40-year-record-with-86th-goal-of-2012http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/09/15798356-messi-breaks-40-year-record-with-86th-goal-of-2012sportssoccergoalrecordlionel-messimessigerd-muellerSun, 9 Dec 2012 20:49:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, attends a press conference during a promotional event at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Messi's collision with Benfica goalkeeper Artur late in Wednesday's Champions League match may only rule the Barcelona forward out for one match. Messi is trying to equal a 40-year-old scoring record held by Gerd Muller. He has scored 84 goals in 2012 and has four games to catch Mueller, who scored 85. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>This combo of two file photographs shows at top; FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, scoring his second goal against Zaragoza during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, in a Nov. 17, 2012 file photo, and at bottom; a June 18, 1972 file photo of Gerd Mueller, left, of West Germany, scoring a goal against the Soviet Union in the Heysel Stadium, in Brussels. Messi scored his 85th goal during the Spanish league game with Betis on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, matching the current record of most goals scored within one calendar year, previously held by former German striker Gerd Mueller. (AP Photos, Files)</p><p>Barcelona's Leo Messi of Argentina, second right, and Betis's Nacho Perez, second left, vie for the ball during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)</p><p>CAPTION CORRECTION, CORRECTS SPELLING OF PLAYER NAME - Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, right, celebrates with teammate Alexis Sanchez, left, after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, left, celebrates after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/06/15733523-column-will-messi-get-to-finish-his-masterpiecehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/06/15733523-column-will-messi-get-to-finish-his-masterpiecesportssoccermona-lisalionel-messicamp-nou120612john-leicesterThu, 6 Dec 2012 20:04:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina is placed on a stretcher after suffering an injury during a group G Champions League soccer match against Benfica at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina duels for the ball against Benfica's goalkeeper Artur Moraes, from Brazil during a group G Champions League soccer match against Benfica at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after suffering an injury during a group G Champions League soccer match against Benfica at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina lies on the pitch during a group G Champions League soccer match against Benfica at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/27/15488729-messi-back-at-top-of-ap-rankings-iniesta-3rdhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/27/15488729-messi-back-at-top-of-ap-rankings-iniesta-3rdsportssoccer10lionel-messiap-global-soccerglobal-soccerTue, 27 Nov 2012 20:12:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina is congratulated by teammate Andres Iniesta, right, after scoring a goal against Levante during their la liga soccer match at the Ciutat Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.(AP Photo/ Alberto Saiz)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, right, is congratulated by teammate after scoring a goal against Levante during their la liga soccer match at the Ciutat Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.(AP Photo/ Alberto Saiz)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/20/15311965-chelsea-on-brink-of-elimination-following-3-0-losshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/20/15311965-chelsea-on-brink-of-elimination-following-3-0-losssportssoccerrdpeurochampions-leaguespartak-moscowlionel-messisebastian-giovincoarturo-vidalTue, 20 Nov 2012 19:51:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, battles for the ball with Spartak Moscow's Juan Insaurralde during their Group G Champions League soccer match at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)</p><p>Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, battles for the ball with Spartak Moscow's Jose Manuel Jurado during their Group G Champions League soccer match at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)</p><p>Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo watches a Champions League, Group E, soccer match between Juventus and Chelsea at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)</p><p>Chelsea's Eden Hazard, right, and Juan Mata look down after Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal scored during a Champions League, Group E, soccer match between Juventus and Chelsea at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/13/15136317-messi-jumps-back-to-top-ap-soccer-rankingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/13/15136317-messi-jumps-back-to-top-ap-soccer-rankingssportssoccer10bayern-munichlionel-messiap-globalTue, 13 Nov 2012 13:01:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina dules for the ball next to RCD Mallorca's Pep Lluís Martí, left, and Joaquín Navarro Ximo, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match in Mallorca, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Tolo Ramon)</p><p>Manchester United's Javier Hernandez celebrates after he scores the first goal of the game for his side during their Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Saturday Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Clint Hughes) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/30/14808065-messi-leads-inaugural-ap-global-soccer-pollhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/30/14808065-messi-leads-inaugural-ap-global-soccer-pollsportssoccer10associated-presslionel-messiap-global-soccerglobal-soccer-10Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:48:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, second left, celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Rayo Vallecano at the Teresa Rivero stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates during La Liga soccer match against Mallorca at the Iberostar stadium in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Mielniezuk)</p><p>Atletico de Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia, holds the net after missing a chance during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Osasuna at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/30/14807729-inter-and-milito-head-ap-global-soccer-10-pollhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/30/14807729-inter-and-milito-head-ap-global-soccer-10-pollsportssoccer10associated-pressinter-milanlionel-messiap-global-soccer-10ap-global-soccerap-globalTue, 30 Oct 2012 17:28:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, second left, celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Rayo Vallecano at the Teresa Rivero stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates during La Liga soccer match against Mallorca at the Iberostar stadium in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Mielniezuk)</p><p>Atletico de Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia, holds the net after missing a chance during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Osasuna at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Manchester United's Robin van Persie, right, scores past Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen, center, during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>Inter Milan striker Diego Milito,of Argentina, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Inter at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Inter won 3-1. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca)</p><p>Liverpool's Luis Suarez, centre, scores against Swansea, during their English League Cup soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p><p>FC Barcelona's David Villa, center, duels for the ball in front CD Alaves Oscar Rubio, right, during their Spanish Copa del Rey round of 32 first leg soccer match, at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria, northern Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14375799-colombia-cops-find-pot-hidden-behind-soccer-posterhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14375799-colombia-cops-find-pot-hidden-behind-soccer-postercolombiadrugsbehindworld-newsposterlionel-messiltThu, 11 Oct 2012 23:26:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post