Argentina’s football oracle, Lionel Messi, has won the European golden shoe for the fourth time for leading all Europe’s leagues in scoring last season.
Messi toppled all other European footballers when he scored 37 in the Spanish league, beating out Dutch striker Bas Dost, who netted 34 for Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league.
The Barcelona forward won the award on three previous occasions when he led Europe’s league in scoring in 2009-10 (34), 2011-12 (50 goals) and 2012-13 (46 goals).
Messi was presented with the trophy by teammate Luis Suarez, who won the award in 2015-16. Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets were also in attendance at the ceremony in Barcelona.
An elated Lionel Messi, thanked his teammates for helping him score so many goals, while also saying that he enjoys playing more than ever.
He said “I have never considered myself a forward. I have been lucky enough to score goals. I have grown both on and off the pitch. I keep improving and adding things to my game, and I enjoy playing more and more.”
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