Messi thanks teammates on the day he won the "Golden Boot" award
Argentine striker Lionel Messi was honored with the "Golden Boot" award for the second time in his career thanks to his achievement of scoring 50 goals in La Liga, thereby earning a total of 100 points (one goal is equivalent to 2 points) in the 2011/12 season.
Messi receives title from legend Luis Suarez - Photo Marca
In a solemn ceremony held in Barcelona with the participation of many football stars, Spanish legend Luis Suarez (1960 Golden Ball and former Barca player of the 50s) officially awarded the European "Golden Shoe" to Lionel Messi.
Enjoying the ultimate joy in this glorious moment, Messi shared: “This is a collective award. Whenever I win an individual award, I say so because it is the truth. An award for the best striker would not belong to me without the help of my teammates,” Messi confided.
The shiny “Golden Boot”, covered in three layers of pure gold, was presented in a glass case at the headquarters of the daily newspaper MARCA and will be presented by a former “Ballon d’Or” winner. Luis Suarez admitted that he was very proud to present it to an Argentine player. Among the famous figures in the sports world attending the ceremony were the coach of the Argentine national team, Alejandro Sabella, and the sporting director of the Argentine Football Association, Carlos Bilardo.
Many Barca members and players also attended the ceremony to support Messi such as President Sandro Rosell, Sports Director Andoni Zubizarreta...
Messi was born in Rosario and this is the second time in his career he has won the “Golden Boot” award, the last time was after the 2009/10 season. Although he did not say it, looking at Messi’s bright smile, everyone understood that this was also the gift he wanted to give to his “Noble Son”.
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