The Argentine has added yet another trophy
to his collection having outscored the rest of
the continent last season
Lionel Messi drew level with Cristiano
Ronaldo’s tally of four European Golden
Shoes after receiving the award at a
ceremony on Friday.
The Barcelona superstar claimed the prize –
handed to Europe’s top goalscorer – for his
37 La Liga strikes in 2016-17.
Messi 7/1 to be CL top scorer
It is the fourth time Messi has taken the
honours, after his successes in 2010, 2012
and 2013.
His impressive tally came from 34 top-flight
games and saw him top the charts ahead of
Sporting CP’s Bas Dost, who netted 34 in the
Primeira Liga, while Borussia Dortmund’s
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rounded out the
top three with 31.
Ronaldo, winner of the award in 2008, 2011,
2014 and 2015, scored 25 league goals last
season and did not make the top five.
Last year’s victor and The Argentine has added yet another trophy
to his collection having outscored the rest of
the continent last season
Lionel Messi drew level with Cristiano
Ronaldo’s tally of four European Golden
Shoes after receiving the award at a
ceremony on Friday.
