Steven Gerrard, John Terry, David Beckham, Michael Owen and Owen Hargreaves have been included in the 28-man squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Germany at Wembley.
Spectators chanted "refund" after Messi stayed on the bench during the match.
The flame for the London Olympics burned brightly on British soil on Friday after David Beckham stepped off a special flight from the Games birthplace of Greece to light a cauldron with a golden torch.
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined the likes of Roger Federer and David Beckham when he launched his own signature brand of international perfumes at an event in Dubai.
British Olympic swimmer Tom Daley's gruelling work-out regime seems to have paid off in more ways than one after coming top of Heat Magazine's annual 'Hottest Hunks' poll.
Gareth Bale will have to find his place within a star-studded Madrid line-up quickly because the world's most expensive player is sure to be compared constantly with his new team mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Neymar.
There is something of a 'new dawn' feeling about Euro 2008 and it has a lot to do with the absence of some of the great names of European soccer.
Barcelona and Argentine forward Lionel Messi is the highest-paid football player in the world, ahead of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to France Football magazine.
Eriksson indicated that Rooney, who limped off in the first half, had broken a bone in his foot.
England's captain said nothing phases the 18-year-old striker.
An estimated over 250,000 people saw British Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in London when her coffin was displayed for public viewing for a little over four days before the funeral, according to a report on Tuesday.
David Beckham stayed sober and was first to bed as his Real Madrid teammates enjoyed a booze-filled night in Hong Kong.
The F.RI.E.N.D.S Reunion was probably the best show to have come out this decade, applauds Prateek Sur.
The flame for the London Olympics burned brightly on British soil on Friday after David Beckham stepped off a special flight from the Games birthplace of Greece to light a cauldron with a golden torch.
Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.
Men's magazine GQ listed out the 25 most stylish men of 2012. Here are some of them who made it.
The actor's lifelike wax figure was reportedly unveiled at renowned Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood on Friday.
The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.
Lionel Messi made a rousing debut for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami as he scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Liga MX's Cruz Azul 2-1 on Friday in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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The stage is set for the 19th football World Cup, which kicks-off on Saturday, June 11. While 32 teams will battle it out over a month for the game's biggest prize, some big football nations and celebrated footballers will be missing during the action in South Africa, either because of non-qualification or selection or injury.
Rediff.com takes a look at stars who returned to the stage where they left a mark in their heydays.
The Oscar winning composer is all set to stage a glittering musical show in Los Angeles.
A list of the top 50 sportspeople as they stand at the end of 2003.
England's beaten and beleaguered World Cup players made a sullen and silent dawn return to London on Tuesday, dodging waiting fans as the storm of criticism at their early exit continued.
Diego Maradona's Argentina were impressive 2-0 winners in France on Wednesday as two of world football's heavyweights squared up for a friendly in Marseille. On a hectic day of friendly internationals and a smattering of World Cup qualifiers, David Beckham equalled 1966 World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore's record of 108 caps for an outfield player when he came on for the second half of England's 2-0 friendly defeat in Spain.
Two Wayne Rooney headers midway through the second half gave Manchester United a slightly fortunate 3-2 win at AC Milan in their pulsating Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday. Seven-times champions Milan, who had never lost to United at home or over two legs, were quickly ahead when Ronaldinho's volley deflected in off Michael Carrick following a free kick from former United midfielder David Beckham.
Paul the oracle octopus has become an ambassador for England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup, officials said on Friday
A first look at the couple as they arrive in Mumbai en route to Jodhpur
Following in the footsteps of Pele and David Beckham, Thierry Henry has arrived in the United States as a soccer missionary and scoffed at the notion Major League Soccer is a retirement fund for players in the twilight of their careers.
England moved to within three points of next year's World Cup finals by crushing Andorra 6-0 on Wednesday to win their seventh successive Group Six qualifier.
Captain John Terry struck five minutes from time to give stuttering England a 2-1 win over Ukraine on Wednesday and extend their 100 percent start to World Cup Group Six qualifying.
A fairytale moment unfolded at the Wankhede as Virat Kohli climbed to the summit, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, also tipped for the job, has been appointed vice-captain.
Serie A leaders Inter Milan ground out a 1-0 victory at Chievo and Juventus ended their bad run with a similarly battling 2-1 win at Parma on Wednesday.
World number one Roger Federer has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF
