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An Iranian man looks at a Facebook page bearing portraits of Argentinian football star Lionel Messi and Brazilian model Fernanda Lima, a presenter at the World Cup draw, at his office in Tehean on December 9, 2013. The 2014 World Cup draw that grouped Iran with heavyweights Argentina has provoked thousands of Iranians to trash the Facebook page of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi as well as that of the Brazilian model who drew a backlash for her attire. AFP PHOTO/BEHROUZ MEHRI