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Messi celebrates with the trophy on a lap of honour with his teammates. AP Photo
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Lionel Messi holds his son Ciro as he celebrates after Barcelona won their 26th La Liga title. AFP
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Barcelona players and their families celebrate their league success after defeating Levante. AP Photo
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique makes an interesting gesture in celebrating. AP Photo
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Pique, left, Sergio Busquets, centre, and Sergi Roberto, right, all react to victory. EPA
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Messi savours that winning feeling. EPA
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Barcelona's players form a circle in celebration at the final whistle. EPA
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Luis Suarez gives a thumbs up. EPA
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It was a night of celebration for Barcelona fans. Getty
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Arturo Vidal points the way forward during the game. Getty
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Barecelona players celebrate Messi's lone goal of the game. Getty
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Messi was in jubilant mood post-match. AP Photo
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Messi celebrates with the trophy on a lap of honour with his teammates. AP Photo
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Lionel Messi holds his son Ciro as he celebrates after Barcelona won their 26th La Liga title. AFP
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Barcelona players and their families celebrate their league success after defeating Levante. AP Photo
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique makes an interesting gesture in celebrating. AP Photo
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Pique, left, Sergio Busquets, centre, and Sergi Roberto, right, all react to victory. EPA
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Messi savours that winning feeling. EPA
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Barcelona's players form a circle in celebration at the final whistle. EPA
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Luis Suarez gives a thumbs up. EPA
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It was a night of celebration for Barcelona fans. Getty
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Arturo Vidal points the way forward during the game. Getty
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Barecelona players celebrate Messi's lone goal of the game. Getty
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Messi was in jubilant mood post-match. AP Photo
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Messi celebrates with the trophy on a lap of honour with his teammates. AP Photo
Lionel Messi the hero again as Barcelona win La Liga title - in pictures
Eighth championship in 11 years for the Catalan club as they defeat Levante 1-0 on Saturday at Camp Nou
The National
28 April, 2019
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