Barcelona trio in running for FIFA Ballon D'Or

Barcelona's Xavi, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta are on the shortlist for the first FIFA Ballon D'Or award for the best player in the world to be presented on Monday at a ceremony that gets bigger......

Messi, Mourinho spoil Spanish party at FIFA Ballon D'Or

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the World Player of the Year for the second time in a row on Monday and Jose Mourinho walked off with the coach's award, leaving Spain's World Cup winners disappointed.......

World's largest Messi statue unveiled in Kolkata

'There is no other statue of Messi this big in the world.' IMAGE: Built in just 40 days, this is the world's largest Messi statue, honoring the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

IMAGE: Fans take pictures inside a temporary museum honouring Lionel Messi's long career ahead of his India tour, in Kolkata, on December 11, 2025. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters Argentine......

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

IMAGE: Football fans in Kolkata celebrate Lionel Messi's India Tour 2025. Photographs and Videos: ANI Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to......