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Quotes from voters in AP Global Football 10

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Atletico de Madrid's Diego Costa, right, and Betis' Jordi Figueras , centre, fight for the ball as Betis' Paulao Santos, right, looks on during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Sunday, March 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Messi hat trick guides Barca to 4-3 win at Madrid

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina scores a penalty during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Sunday March 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Messi hat trick gives Barca win at Madrid

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Real's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, in action with Schalke's Joel Matip during a Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Schalke 04 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

5 things to know for Spanish league before clasico

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Quotes from voters in AP Global Football 10

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, celebrates after scoring during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Osasuna at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barcelona, Messi top of this week’s AP global 10

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press

Messi nets 3, Barca routs Osasuna 7-0

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, right, scores his side's first goal against Manchester United during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday March 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool, Arsenal tighten Premier League race

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right shoots on goal during a Champions League, round of 16, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday March 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Barcelona, PSG reach Champions quarterfinals

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, left, and Valladolid's defender Jesus Rueda challenge for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Israel L. Murillo)

5 things to know about Barcelona vs. City

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Valladolid's Italian midfielder Fausto Rossi celebrates scoring during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain on Saturday March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Israel L. Murillo)

Barcelona loses 1-0 at Valladolid before City game

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts during an international friendly soccer game against Romania on the National Arena stadium in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 5, 2014.. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Coach says ‘something is not right’ with Messi

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts during an international friendly soccer game against Romania on the National Arena stadium in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 5, 2014.. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Barcelona coach says something is wrong with Messi

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Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, challenges for the ball with Romania's Mihai Pintilii, right, during an international friendly soccer game on the National Arena stadium in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 5, 2014.. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Romania holds Argentina to 0-0 draw

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Real's Gareth Bale, right, celebrates his goal with teammates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Barca’s 3-1 loss at Sociedad leaves Madrid on top

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina, gestures during their Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal second leg soccer match against Real Sociedad, at Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian northern Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Messi and Barcelona top of AP Global Football 10

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, scores the first goal of the game for his side from a penalty during their Champions League Round of 16 soccer match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Clint Hughes)

Messi scores as Barca beats 10-man Man City 2-0

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, left, scores against Rayo Vallecano's goalkeeper Ruben Martinez, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Messi scores 2 in Barca’s 6-0 rout of Rayo

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina, left, kicks the ball in front Real Sociedad's Xabier Prieto, during their Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal second leg soccer match, at Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian northern Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Barcelona to face Madrid in cup final

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Atletico's Diego Costa, 2nd left has words with Real's Pepe, 3rd right during a semi final, 1st leg, Copa del Rey soccer derby match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul White)

5 things to know about the Spanish league

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press