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Top cities for international tourists 1. Hong Kong:  26.55 million in 2016; 25.7 million expected in 2017 (-3.2% growth). 2. Bangkok:  21.25 million in 2016; 23.27 expected in 2017 (9.5% growth). 3. London:  19.19 million in 2016; 19.8 expected in 2017 (3.4% growth). 4. Singapore:  16.6 million in 2016; 17.6 million expected in 2017 (3.4% growth). 5. Macau:  15.39 million in 2016; 16.3 million expected in 2017 (5.9% growth). 6. Dubai:  14.9 million in 2016; 16 million expected in 2017 (7.7% growth). 7. Paris:  14.39 million in 2016; 14.26 million expected in 2017 (-0.9% growth). 8. New York City:  12.65 million in 2016; 13.1 million expected in 2017 (3.6% growth). 9. Shenzhen, China:  12.57 million in 2016; 12.96 million expected in 2017 (3.1% growth). 10. Kuala Lumpur:  12.29 million in 2016; 12.8 million expected in 2017 (4.5% growth). 11. Phuket, Thailand:  10.6 million in 2016; 12 million expected in 20...

  Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - £162 million Lionel Messi has been in blistering form for Barcelona in 2017/18 The standout footballer of this generation along with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, despite all the transfer fees, breakthrough stars and crazy market values still remains the most valuable player in the world. Having arguably taken his game to new heights, the only thing keeping Messi away from being declared the greatest player of all time is the lack of a World Cup. Messi's importance to Barcelona and the club can be seen by Mascherano's incredible comments about the little magician: "[Messi] is indispensable, but the rest of us are dispensable. – No, the club is superior than any manager, than any player..... apart from Leo. That's the truth, and you have to believe it." The 30-year-old has been in ominous form this season and it seems like the Argentine is determined to break all kinds of records once again. With Russia 2018 ...