Page 17 - Lionel Messi

The best again, but for how long?

This was Messi's first individual gong since 2015. Yet, it felt a little flat - a kind of weird acknowledgement that podium outings at these glitziest of galas from now may not be as frequent

Suarez reformed?

Suarez's appeals on the pitch against Chile can be considered the lightest of moments in top-tier football

Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad after eight month absence

The 31-year-old Barcelona star hasn't pulled on the light blue and white national team jersey since Argentina were dumped out of the World Cup last June by eventual winners France

Valverde hails Messi as Barca star becomes first to score 400 La Liga goals

Messi hit his quadruple century in the 53rd minute of Barca's win over Eibar on Sunday to extend his record as the division's all-time top scorer

Lionel Messi can trademark name for sports goods, says EU court

The EU judges said Messi should get the EU trademark for the logo, which consists of an emblem with an M, with the name Messi underneath

Good news for Barcelona FC fans: Lionel Messi extends contract until 2021

This will be Messi's ninth professional contract which ties him down to the Spanish giants

In Pics: Messi marries his childhood sweetheart in 'wedding of the century'

Football star Messi married his childhood sweetheart Antonella in his Argentine hometown Rosario

Lionel Messi to marry childhood sweetheart Antone Roccuzzo on June 30

The couple will tie the knot in Rosario, Messi's hometown

Fifa bans Lionel Messi bans for four Argentina games

Held for directing insulting words at an assistant referee in World Cup qualifier against Chile

Messi mess: Will Tata Motors play ball or bail out?

The auto major has seen a series of unfortunate incidents with Tiago. Now, can it weather the storm over its global ambassador's fall from grace?

Messi sentenced to twenty-one months for tax fraud

A Spanish court imposes fine of Euro 3.7 million on Barcelona superstar

Messi's conviction a blow to Tata Motors

The firm, which recently said Messi's retirement from soccer wouldn't impact its deal with him, may now have to do a rethink

Spanish court sentences Lionel Messi, father to 21 months in jail for tax fraud

But they may not be jailed as first offenders can serve prison terms under two years on probation under Spanish law

Lionel Messi and the diabolical night of abdication

Lionel Messi does not need a Copa America win to feel like the king of the world. He captured that crown a long ago

Messi should reconsider retirement: Indian football fraternity

At the sudden international retirement of Argentine ace footballer

Messi exit leaves Argentinian football in turmoil

Lionel Messi sensationally quit international football leaving Argentinian football in turmoil after a traumatic penalty shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America final

Messi retirement not to change endorsement pact: Tata Motors

The company last year had roped in Messi as global brand ambassador for its passenger vehicle portfolio

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

Messi's announcement comes after he missed in a penalty shootout as Chile won the Copa America final

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina into Copa America final

Messi with a stunning free kick doubled Argentina's lead and beat the USA with 4-0 score

Lionel Messi appears at Barcelona court in his tax fraud trial

Argentine forward and his father Jorge are appearing before court where Spanish prosecution demands a sentence of 22 months in prison