Barcelona train ahead of Club World Cup final but no Lionel Messi in sight - in pictures

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  Ivan Rakitic and his Barcelona teammates take part in a training session. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Luis Suarez laughs with teammate during Barcelona’s training session. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Claudio Bravo trains with his Barcelona teammates. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Luis Suarez, left, and Neymar before a training session. Yuya Shino / Reuters

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  Barcelona forward Neymar during the Club World Cup training session. Toshifumi Kitamura / AFP

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  Luis Suarez, right, Gerard Pique, centre, and Ivan Rakitic. Yuya Shino / Reuters

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  Adriano Correia in a training session ahead of the Club World Cup final. Yuya Shino / Reuters

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  Neymar takes part in the training session. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Neymar takes part in the team’s training session for the Club World Cup final. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Andres Iniesta, left, arrives for training. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Neymar during the Barcelona’s training session. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Luis Suarez, left, and Neymar arrive for training. Kiyoshi Ota / EPA

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  Andres Iniesta signs autographs for supporters. Toshifumi Kitamura / AFP

Barcelona go through their paces in training ahead of the Club World Cup final against River Plate, although the absence of Lionel Messi suggests the Argentine superstar remains a serious doubt for the match. Click through the arrows to reach the next photo or simply swipe if using a mobile device.

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