SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

Lionel Messi, who last failed to make the final three nominees in 2006, has won the award, in its various guises, five times and finished runner-up on another six occasions. IMAGE: Lionel Messi......

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

'This award is not just mine.''It is my team mates' from Real Madrid and Croatia.''Without my coaches, I would not have won this and without my family I would not be the player I am today.' IMAGE:......

Big names provide small returns at the World Cup

The big teams came, saw, but failed to conquer the hearts of fans and South Africa with their footballing flair. Some of them managed to stay on but couldn't keep the momentum going,......

Brazil beat Ivory Coast but Kaka sent off

Brazil showed their true World Cup colours on Sunday, turning on the turbo to beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in Group G with two goals from Luis Fabiano securing their place in the last 16. But Brazil's......

Ronaldo, Kaka on FIFA's world player shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, the last two winners of the World Player of the Year award, have been included in a FIFA shortlist for this year's accolade. The 23-man shortlist was drawn up by FIFA's......