Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during yesterday’s match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

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World-renowned striker Lionel Messi helped Argentina to a second straight Olympic gold in 2008 when he set up the lone goal in his country’s 1-0 victory over Nigeria. Who will win the gold in London? (Al Tielemans/SI) 

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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is mobbed by teammates after scoring during the Champions League Round of Sixteen match against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Messi became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League match as Barcelona advanced with a 7-1 victory. Messi has scored 48 goals this season, 12 in the Champions League. (Josep Lago/Getty Images)

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Sports Illustrated is letting you pick the cover of our annual year-end issue. We have compiled the top 15 sports moments of the year and you can choose the one you think is most cover-worthy. Just visit SI’s Facebook page and cast your vote, whether it’s Lionel Messi leading Barcelona to a victory over Manchester United in the finals of the Champions League. (REUTERS/Eddie Keogh)

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