Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

IMAGE: Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar on December 18, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards......

Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Referee Hernandez Hernandez (L) shows the red card to Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between Cordoba CF and Real Madrid CF at El Arcangel stadiu. Photograph:......

La Liga: Ronaldo sent off as late Bale penalty hands Real victory

Referee Hernandez Hernandez (right) shows the red card to Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Cordoba CF and Real Madrid at El Arcangel stadium in Cordoba, Spain, on......

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Barcelona's Luis Suarez (L) celebrates a goal with team mates Lionel Messi (R) and Neymar (C) during their Spanish first division soccer match against Cordoba at El Arcangel stadium. Photograph:......

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

Neymar of FC Barcelona reacts after missing a chance to score during the La Liga match against Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Barcelona followed up last weekend's......