VERY few trophies and individual awards have escaped the legendary Lionel Messi.
But the prestigious Golden Foot is one of them and he’ll be competing with a number of the Premier League’s top stars for its 20th edition.
Liverpool’s Salah was the latest recipient of the award
Messi has won pretty much every club trophy and individual award BUT the Golden Foot
Manchester United’s Ronaldo won the award in 2020
Ronaldo’s footprint is alongside other winners and legends of football on the Promenade of the Champions in Monte Carlo
The Paris Saint-Germain ace, 35, has been eligible for the award for seven years now but it’s one that has continued to escape him despite his glittering, trophy-laden career.
Messi has played a part in an astonishing 1,157 goals, and has won 40 trophies at club and international level – making him the second-most decorated player EVER.
He also has a number of Golden Boots to his name as well as a record-high SEVEN Ballon d’Ors.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah won in 2021, as did Cristiano Ronaldo the year before that, so Messi will be keen to peg an award back on his iconic Portuguese rival.
The winner will have their footprint placed on the Promenade of the Champions in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Neymar, who is hoping to win his first World Cup in November-December with Brazil, has also been put forward.
Ex-Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will also be popular.
Sergio Ramos and Manuel Neuer will also prove to be stiff competition for Messi and Co.
Ronaldinho alongside his footprint
Frank de Boer (Left) taking a stroll along the The Champions Promenade
