Lionel Messi back to the top of AP soccer poll
By JACK BEZANTS, Associated Press
Aug 26, 2014 8:51 AM CDT
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, left, celebrates with team mates after scoring against Liverpool during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)   (Associated Press)

LONDON (AP) — The season's first Associated Press global soccer poll has Lionel Messi back at the top of the list.

The Barcelona forward scored two goals in the 3-0 win over Elche, putting him ahead of Bayern Munich striker Arjen Robben and Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic.

City, the defending Premier League champion, took the top spot in the team vote after beating Liverpool 3-1 on Monday.

Bayer Leverkusen, which beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in its season opener in the Bundesliga, was second and Barcelona was third.

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