AC Milan's French defender Philippe Mexe [Getty Images]

AC Milan's French defender Philippe Mexes (L), teammates defender Prince Kevin Boateng (C) and Dutch defender Mark Van Bommel warm up during a training session on the eve of their Champions League match against Borisov Bate on October 18, 2011 at the AC Milan's training center in Milanello. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN (Photo credit should read OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images)

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