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FC Barcelona players (L-R) Lionel Messi , Neymar, Gerard Pique and Arda Turan holding their uniforms pose for a photo during a news conference to announce the sponsorship deal between the team and Japanese e-commerce operator Rakuten Inc. in Tokyo, Japan July 13, 2017.  REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon - RC1F6F314C70

Rakuten’s sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona began on July 1, 2017 Image: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Peter Vanham
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