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Messi To Take Ronaldinho's # 10 at Barcelona

First Published: Aug 03, 2008 On World Cup Soccer.com

Barcelona's Argentine striker Lionel Messi will take over the number 10 shirt that was last worn by Brazil's Ronaldinho, who was transfered to AC Milan, the club said Sunday.

The number 10 shirt is usually the privilege of the club's star player.

Messi, 21, has until now worn the number 19, which has not been assigned to any other player for next season.

Brazilian Daniel Alves, a pre-season signing, was given the number 20, formerly worn by Portugal's Deco, who has gone to Chelsea.

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