Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona kisses the trophy

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona kisses the trophy after victory in UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.




Manchester United's Javier Hernandez walks past the trophy as he receives his medal from UEFA President Michel Platini after Barcelona won the Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.




Barcelona's Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes (L) and Barcelona's French defender Eric Abidal (R) celebrate with the trophy at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.




Barcelona's Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona waers the trophy on his head after victory in UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United (C) shows his dejection as they receive their runners up medals during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.




Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Lionel Messi (C,L) and Daniel Alves (C,R) of Barcelona hold the trophy as the team pose for photographs after victory in the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.




Barcelona's Spanish coach Josep Guardiola is put through in the air in celebration at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United shows his dejection after the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Edwin van der Sar of Manchester United shows his dejection after the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England. Edwin van der Sar will retire after tonights game.




Barcelona's Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, center, reacts as Barcelona players celebrate winning the Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Daniel Alves of FC Barcelona (L) battles for the ball with Ryan Giggs of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, left, reacts as Barcelona's Lionel Messi, facing, and Pedro Rodriguez Ledesma celebrate winning the Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



Manchester United's Paul Scholes, left, in a Barcelona shirt and Manchester United's Ryan Giggs react after being defeated in the Champions League final soccer match by Barcelona at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) runs past Manchester United's Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic (L) during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.



Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi gestures during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.



Barcelona's French defender Eric Abidal celebrates with the trophy at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



Manchester United's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar waves to supporters after their Champions League final soccer match against Barcelona at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011. Barcelona won the match 3-1.



Barcelona's French defender Eric Abidal (r) celebrates with the trophy at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Manchester United players congratulate Barcelona players on their way to receive their runners up medals during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



Barcelona's players celebrate next to Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney (foreground) at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Victor Valdes of FC Barcelona (L) punches the ball clear from Javier Hernandez of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United (R) shows his dejection as the Barcelona players celebrate victory after the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: (L-R) Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick of Manchester United show their dejection during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



Barcelona's Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes (R) and Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



Barcelona's players celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Barcelona players celebrate after victory in the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



Barcelona's players celebrate next to Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney (L) at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London. Barcelona won 3 to 1.




LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United (R) and teammate Javier Hernandez show their dejection as they concede a third goal during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.




Manchester United's Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar fails to save a goal scored by Barcelona's Spanish forward David Villa (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.




Barcelona's David Villa, right, celebrates scoring against Manchester United during their Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



Manchester United's Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar fails to save a goal scored by Barcelona's Spanish forward David Villa (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.



LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Rio Ferdinand (L) of Manchester United argues with Referee Viktor Kassai as he awards Luis Antonio Valencia of Manchester United (C) a yellow card during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.



Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, right, and Manchester United's Michael Carrick in action during their Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, right, and Manchester United's Michael Carrick in action during their Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.




Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (hidden) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.



Supporters from Barcelona F.C react after Barcelona scored as they watch on a big screen the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester United and Barcelona F.C taking place at Wembley Stadium, in Barcelona, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



Barcelona's Spanish forward David Villa (L) kicks the ball to score during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.



Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, left, in action with Barcelona's goalkeeper Victor Valdes during their Champions League final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 28, 2011.



Barcelona's French defender Eric Abidal (R) vies with Manchester United's Ecuadorian midfielder Antonio Valencia during the UEFA Champions League final football match FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United, on May 28, 2011 at Wembley stadium in London.


LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona (L) tangles with Luis Antonio Valencia of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.


FC Barcelona 3-1 Manchester United



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