Lionel Messi Recieves Fifth Golden Boot

Lionel Messi, may not have won the 2018 Ballon D'or but he sure is showing his talents week in- week out. He finished last season with 34 League goals putting him ahead of the likes Ronaldo, Saleh and other players in the race for the Golden Boot award which is awarded to the highest scorer in Europe.
The Barcelona forward, was awarded with his fifth Golden Boot on Tuesday afternoon, Marca reports.

After the trophy was handed to him by MARCA director Juan Ignacio Gallardo, the Argentine expressed his gratitude in a simple but humble words.

“I did not expect all of this when I started," said Messi.

"My dream was to be a professional, to be able to succeed in football."

There was some recognition for his teammates at the Blaugrana as they help him secure these individual accolades.

"I enjoy the work, the effort and, above all, the teammates," he added when asked about what he likes about football.

"I am in the best team in the world, I am next to the best in the world in their positions and that makes everything easier [when it comes to] winning these awards."

The 31-year-old also spoke about the last 16 draw of the Champions League, where Barcelona will play Lyon.

"Lyon was not the strongest name [in the hat], but it will be complicated," said Messi.

"They were equal when they played [Manchester] City; they will be difficult to advance against."It's a long way away, a lot of things can happen between now and February.

"We don't know how they're going to be, how we're going to be, but we know it's going to be a complicated game."