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Lionel Messi strikes a penalty kick against Leganes. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: Lionel Messi comes to Barcelona's rescue

Lionel Messi scored twice against Leganes as Barcelona scraped to a win in a match where they were booed at the Nou...

20 Feb 2017 11:09 AM IST

Barcelonas Lionel Messi (left) vies with Real Sociedads Asier Illarramendi. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi gives Barca a sniff

Argentine is now just two off his 500th Barca goal as he smashed home an effort from 25 yards to open the scoring.

17 April 2017 2:25 AM IST

Lionel Messi is now just two off his 500th Barca goal as he smashed home an effort from 25 yards to open the scoring. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi keeps Barcelona alive ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona will need Messi on this form if they are to produce another miracle Champions League fightback against...

16 April 2017 12:05 PM IST

Divided into seven sections, the New Delhi attraction is home to around 51 life-like wax figures from different walks of life- history, sports, music, film and politics. (Photo: PTI)

Madame Tussauds officially opened for public in Delhi

The latest addition of wax museum is in historic Regal building in Delhi. Tickets are priced at Rs 960 for adults and Rs...

1 Dec 2017 1:50 PM IST

Lionel Messis second goal of the night was his 500th for Barcelona and took the Catalans to the top of La Liga. (Photo: AP)

'Best ever' Lionel Messi turns tables on Real Madrid

Lionel Messi struck deep into stoppage time to edge a thrilling El Clasico 3-2.

24 April 2017 2:24 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo poses after receiving his fifth overall Ballon dOr trophy on Thursday in Paris. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are level with five Golden Ball awards each. (Photo: AP)

Five star Ronaldo

Wins his fifth Ballon d'Or, is now level with rival Messi.

9 Dec 2017 1:33 AM IST

Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Mens Player of the Year award in October, added the 2017 Ballon dOr to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016. (Photo:AFP)

Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo wins fifth Ballon d'Or, equals Lionel...

The 32-year-old was the top-scorer in last season's Champions League as Real successfully defended the trophy.

8 Dec 2017 12:20 PM IST

Luis Suarez scored two goals as Barcelona defeated Espanyol 4-1 in the Catalan derby. (Photo: AP)

Luis Suarez hands Barca derby delight

Barcelona move to within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

19 Dec 2016 9:23 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo: AFP)

Portugal's Eder proves unlikely man of year 2016

England manager Roy Hodgson and Belgium coach Marc Wilmots paid with their jobs for failing to get the most out of their...

25 Dec 2016 3:12 AM IST

Mohamad Faiz Subris cracker of a free kick for Penang state in the Malaysian Super League in February made it to the list ahead of Lionel Messi and Neymars goals. (Photo: AP)

Malaysia player beats Messi, Neymar to FIFA shortlist

Ten FIFA Puskas Award 2016 finalists, chosen from thousands of goals scored between September 2015 and September 2016,...

3 Dec 2016 7:19 PM IST

Ronaldo voted best in the world for 4th time

Only Ronaldo and Messi have been voted the best in the world since 2007, when Kaka won the prize. Messi won a record...

13 Dec 2016 9:35 AM IST

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi tries to dribbles past an Osasuna defender in their clash in La Liga. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi double fires Barcelona forward

A brilliant pass from Messi freed Suarez inside the area just 8 minutes in, but the Uruguayan pulled his shot inches...

11 Dec 2016 2:51 AM IST