Lionel Messi has gained the Ballon d’Or a file eight instances for the duration of his legendary profession, but just one award has nevertheless proved elusive for the Argentine.
The Globe Cup and four-time Champions League winner is still nevertheless to declare the prestigious Golden Foot prize.
1st launched in 2003, the Golden Foot is aimed at honouring players aged 28 or earlier mentioned.
Under the principles of the award, players can only obtain the accolade at the time in their actively playing professions.
Messi is remarkably nonetheless to scoop the prize, inspite of remaining qualified for the last 7 editions.
Inter Miami and Argentina star Lionel Messi will aim to earn the Golden Foot for the initially time
Cristiano Ronaldo was the winner of the Golden Foot award for 2020 when he was at Juventus
Winners of the award get to incorporate their footprints to a ‘Champions Promenade’ in Monaco
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World Cup winning goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas received the award in 2016 and 2017, even though striker Edison Cavani was the winner the adhering to 12 months.
Serious Madrid star Luka Modric attained the 2019 prize, a person year soon after winning the Ballon d’Or for the 1st time.
Messi’s fantastic rival Cristiano Ronaldo defeat him to the award in 2020, with Mohamed Salah and Robert Lewandowski successful the most new editions.
Organisers have announced the most up-to-date edition of the award will be awarded in the summertime, right after formerly been offered at the conclude of the calendar 12 months.
Messi will possible be in competition to gain the 2023 prize when organisers announce the listing of nominations, specified he is the reigning Ballon d’Or winner.
The 36-year-outdated aided PSG safe the Ligue 1 title in his remaining season at the French club, before transferring to MLS facet Inter Miami.
Brazil legend Ronaldinho pictured together with footprints in Monte Carlo immediately after winning in 2009
Ex-Male United star Ryan Giggs is the only British winner soon after proclaiming the award back again in 2011
Male City’s Kevin De Bruyne, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and former True Madrid striker Karim are among the noteworthy gamers who are yet to get the award and could be in contention.
The Golden Foot was initial awarded to Italian legend Roberto Baggio back in 2003, with Ryan Giggs, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo among the notable winners.
Every winner is invited to increase their footprints to a ‘Champions Promenade’ in Monaco, in which the award ceremony is held.
