8 h. ago Lionel Messi receives extremely rare gift from billionaire costing £825k

Lionel Messi didn't leave his chaotic tour of India empty-handed, receiving a lucrative gift from a billionaire after visiting Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi

Economics

10 h. ago Rare Beauty gift sets review: why Selena’s Faves is the perfect Christmas pick

From a cosy everyday fragrance to the viral Soft Pinch blush, Rare Beauty’s gift sets tick every box for thoughtful Christmas beauty buys

Politics

11 h. ago Lionel Messi’s heartfelt final message to India after GOAT tour

Lionel Messi concluded his historic GOAT India Tour on Tuesday (16 December), sharing a viral farewell to the subcontinent as he departed from Jamnagar.

Politics

26 h. ago Luis Suarez signs new contract to stay at Inter Miami with Lionel Messi

Luis Suarez has signed a new deal with Inter Miami to keep him at the club beyond this year

Politics

56 h. ago Out of time for Christmas presents? This gift lasts all year (aff)

If you’re running out of Christmas gift ideas, wine subscriptions offer a rare mix of convenience and thoughtfulness, with deliveries that keep arriving well into the new year.

Politics

57 h. ago Toxic smog overshadows Messi tour as pollution crisis threatens to embarrass India on world stage

Smog grounds and delays hundreds of flights, including those of Narendra Modi and Lionel Messi

Events

4 d. ago FIFA faces new legal action over celebrity chef 2022 World Cup final Lionel Messi pitch invasion

Legal action taken by former employee against FIFA over 2022 World Cup final debacle when top chef Salt Bae sneaked onto the pitch and pestered Argentina legend Lionel Messi

Events

5 d. ago Chaos erupts during Lionel Messi’s India tour as angry fans chuck chairs on pitch

Lionel Messi’s tour of India descended into chaos on Saturday when fans started throwing objects onto the pitch.

Society

5 d. ago Fears for Lionel Messi as angry fans surge pitch and throw objects in mayhem

Lionel Messi's visit to India was marred by chaotic scenes as thousands of fans invaded the pitch and hurled bottles after being denied a glimpse of the football icon

Politics

5 d. ago Lionel Messi chaos as thousands of irate fans invade pitch and hurl bottles during India visit

Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour has been marred by chaos, with fans launching a pitch invasion and protest at Salt Lake Stadium after the star appeared for under 10 minutes

Events

5 d. ago Messi's tour of India gets off to chaotic start with fans throwing bottles

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India has gotten off to a rocky start with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero

Politics

5 d. ago Lionel Messi's India tour begins with mayhem as angry fans throw objects onto pitch

The chief minister of West Bengal state has ordered a probe into the chaos that unfolded at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

Politics

5 d. ago Lionel Messi's trip to India descends into chaos as furious fans storm the pitch and throw bottles after Argentina legend leaves early

Lionel Messi's visit to India turned sour after furious fans stormed the pitch and resorted to vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Events

5 d. ago Lionel Messi’s India tour descends into disarray as fans hurl objects onto pitch

The Argentina forward reportedly only spent 20 minutes in Salt Lake stadium and was closely attended at all times, sparking protest from fans who had paid to see him

Politics

6 d. ago The 70ft tall 'Little Magician'! Lionel Messi to unveil giant statue of himself in India

The Argentina legend is in town to visit the new landmark, which took 40 days to construct, in a special unveiling ceremony on Saturday.

Politics

7 d. ago Liverpool's private transfer stance on Mohamed Salah as Lionel Messi plea made

Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst after he was named on the Liverpool bench for three consecutive games has sparked transfer speculation ahead of January, but the Reds remain committed to keeping him

Politics

8 d. ago Brit soldier George Hooley killed in Ukraine had 'rare gift' and 'open heart'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has joined British commanders in paying tribute to Lance Corporal George Hooley, who died in a 'tragic accident' in Ukraine watching a weapon test

Events

9 d. ago Lionel Messi named 2025 MLS MVP, the second player to win award twice

Inter Miami star scored 29 goals with 19 assistsMessi won MLS Cup MVP in South Florida on SaturdayAfter a season in which he led Inter Miami to the club’s first MLS Cup, Lionel Messi has been named the Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season. League commissioner Don Garber made the announcement on Tuesday, capping a season in which Messi scored 29 goals with 19 assists in 28 appearances, one short of Carlos Vela’s record for goal contributions in a single season (though Vela’s was done in 31 games).Messi joins Kansas City Wizards legend Preki as the only players to win the MVP award twice, with Messi being the first to win two such awards consecutively. At 38, Messi is not the oldest MVP in MLS history – that distinction also goes to Preki, who was the oldest MVP in the history of North American professional sports when he won the award at age 40 in 2003. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Mohamed Salah given Lionel Messi transfer option after Arne Slot Liverpool outburst

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is in serious doubt after his outburst over the weekend with a number of options set to be available to him and the club when the January transfer window opens

Politics

1 week ago Liverpool news: Mo Salah warned 'you're not Lionel Messi' after Virgil van Dijk's support

Mohamed Salah accused Liverpool of throwing him 'under the bus' after being benched for the second time in three Premier League games, prompting a harsh response

Events