🏆 Messi’s Missing Trophy: The Golden Foot
You won’t believe this, but Lionel Messi, the guy who’s bagged the Ballon d’Or eight times, hasn’t yet got his hands on the Golden Foot. Yep, even with a World Cup and four Champions League titles under his belt, this award’s playing hard to get.
Golden Foot: Not Just Any Award
Kicked off in 2003, the Golden Foot’s a big deal for players 28 and older. It’s a one-time gig in a player’s career, and Messi’s been missing out for the past seven years.
Who’s Got It?
We’ve seen legends like Buffon, Casillas, and Cavani take this prize home. Even Luka Modric snagged it, right after his Ballon d’Or win. And guess what? Ronaldo, Messi’s arch-rival, beat him to it in 2020.
2023: Messi’s Chance?
The big reveal’s coming up this summer, and Messi’s in the running, especially after his stellar season with PSG and the move to Inter Miami. It’s going to be interesting, that’s for sure.
Other Contenders
Keep an eye on De Bruyne, Harry Kane, and Karim. These guys are also in the hunt for their first Golden Foot.
A Walk of Fame in Monaco
Every winner gets to leave their footprint in Monaco’s ‘Champions Promenade’. Imagine walking the same path as Baggio, Giggs, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo!
Sat Jan 6, 2024
