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Dead Ball Genius: How Messi Learned From Maradona, Ronaldinho And Deco To Become The Game's Greatest Free-Kick Taker
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Deco recalls protecting young Messi from Rijkaard's strict assistant: When he gains confidence, you'll be the first to leave
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Barcelona sold 'drunk' Ronaldinho and Deco to protect Lionel Messi, claims former Arsenal star Alex Hleb
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![Barcelona's Lionel Messi and his team mate Deco (R) celebrate Messi's second goal against Sevilla during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona September 22, 2007. REUTERS/Bea Barcelona's Lionel Messi and his team mate Deco (R) celebrate Messi's second goal against Sevilla during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona September 22, 2007. REUTERS/Bea](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E7AFHY/barcelonas-lionel-messi-and-his-team-mate-deco-r-celebrate-messis-second-goal-against-sevilla-during-their-spanish-first-division-soccer-match-at-nou-camp-stadium-in-barcelona-september-22-2007-reutersbea-martinez-spain-2E7AFHY.jpg)
Barcelona's Lionel Messi and his team mate Deco (R) celebrate Messi's second goal against Sevilla during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona September 22, 2007. REUTERS/Bea
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Lionel Messi stars in Deco's testimonial as Porto's Class of 2004 draw 4-4 with Barcelona's 2006 side... But QPR target Samuel Eto'o steals the show with cheeky finish and pre match messing
![Lionel Messi stars in Deco's testimonial as Porto's Class of 2004 draw 4-4 with Barcelona's 2006 side... But QPR target Samuel Eto'o steals the show with cheeky finish and pre match messing Lionel Messi stars in Deco's testimonial as Porto's Class of 2004 draw 4-4 with Barcelona's 2006 side... But QPR target Samuel Eto'o steals the show with cheeky finish and pre match messing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/scaled/2014/07/25/article-2706173-1FFCB38100000578-890_636x382.jpg)
Lionel Messi stars in Deco's testimonial as Porto's Class of 2004 draw 4-4 with Barcelona's 2006 side... But QPR target Samuel Eto'o steals the show with cheeky finish and pre match messing
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