Messi to Play Olympics Although Verdict in Favor of Barcelona Club

Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi (L) takes part in a training session in Olympic co-host city of Shanghai, east China, August 6, 2008.

Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi takes part in a training session in Olympic co-host city of Shanghai, east China, August 6, 2008.

Argentina soccer player Lionel Messi (L) takes part in a training session in Olympic co-host city of Shanghai, east China, August 6, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 7, 2008)