Trending topics:
AFP

Messi wins third straight Golden Shoe as top league-goal scorer

by Afp

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona captain Leo Messi received his sixth Golden Shoe as the top scorer in the European leagues on Wednesday. 

Messi won the trophy for a third straight year after scoring 36 goals, three more than his closest challenger, Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain. 

Messi’s sons Thiago and Mateo, presented their father with the trophy supervised by his wife, Antonella Rocuzzo and watched by team-mates, including Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba. 

Messi dedicated the award “to my family, to my colleagues who are here. There are Luis and Jordi, who are two of the men to blame for this award.” 

“Without my team, I could not even have won the award once.”

Messi now has two more Golden Shoes than his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Luis Suarez is one of nine players on two. The award was created in 1967 when it was won by Eusebio.

200+ Channels With Sports & News
  • Starting price: $33/mo. for fubo Latino Package
  • Watch Premier League, Women’s World Cup, Euro 2024 & Gold Cup
Try It Free
The New Home of MLS
  • Price: $14.99/mo. for MLS Season Pass
  • Watch every MLS game including playoffs & Leagues Cup
Browse Offers
Many Sports & ESPN Originals
  • Price: $10.99/mo. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $14.99/mo.)
  • Features Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, & FA Cup
Browse Offers
2,000+ soccer games per year
  • Price: $5.99/mo
  • Features Champions League, Serie A, Europa League & Brasileirāo
Try It Free
175 Premier League Games & PL TV
  • Starting price: $5.99/mo. for Peacock Premium
  • Watch 175 exclusive EPL games per season
Browse Offers
  • Related Topics

EDITORS’ PICKS

De Zerbi exits Brighton: Who his surprise replacement may be

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi will leave The Seagulls after the season ends, the club announced on Saturday. The shock announcement was made "at a time that suits both parties allowing [Brighton] to plan for next season, and [De Zerbi] plenty of time to consider his next move," the club statement read. The departure opens […]

Record breaker: Pulisic relishes Milan chance and Kaka links

The 2023-24 season has witnessed a remarkable resurgence for several players who departed Chelsea before the current campaign began. These players, now making waves at their new clubs, are demonstrating their true potential. In fact, they are enjoying robust seasons away from the pressures of Stamford Bridge. Among them, two former Chelsea players, Ruben Loftus-Cheek […]

Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list: Where is Lionel Messi?

Forbes has crowned Cristiano Ronaldo the wealthiest athlete in sports, surpassing his arch-rival Lionel Messi. After a year of dominating his sports competition, the Saudi Pro League standout has been crowned the highest-paid athlete in the world for 2024. According to Forbes, Ronaldo has set a new record for soccer players with his projected total […]

Bad luck: Sad blow dashes Isco's Euro 2024 dream with Spain

Among Spain's soccer players, Isco ranks high for both ability and creativity. In the vibrant cauldron of the Benito Villamarin, a star once dimmed found his light again. Isco, the former Real Madrid maestro, had rediscovered his magic in the green and white of Real Betis. But as with all great stories, there came a […]