Lionel Messi NOT shortlisted for Ballon d`Or award for first time since 2005, Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for record 18th time
Seven times reigning winner Messi misses out and so does his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar. But one one of the great footballers and a big rival of Messi and Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets nominated.
Aug 13, 2022, 06:17 AM IST
La Liga: Lionel Messi nets sublime hat-trick as Barcelona rout Mallorca
Lionel Messi celebrated his sixth Ballon D`Or award with a brilliant hat-trick as Barcelona moved back top of La Liga with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Real Mallorca on Saturday.
Dec 08, 2019, 14:36 PM IST
Lionel Messi: Barcelona superstar to meet young Afghan fan who wore a plastic jersey
Unable to get a real Messi shirt, Murtaza`s brother had rigged him up a plastic bag in the light blue and white colours of the Argentinian national team, with "Messi" and the number "10" written on it in marker pen.
Feb 01, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
