CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Since 1997, it has been calculated using a weighting in favour of the highest ranked leagues. Originally presented by L’Équipe magazine, it has been awarded by the European Sports Media since the 1996–97 season. Lionel Messi has won the award six times, the most out of every winner, all while playing for Barcelona.

Detailed explanation-2: -FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappe pips Lionel Messi as top goal-scorer. France’s Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot award at Qatar 2022 courtesy his hat-trick in the final. Lionel Messi finished second with seven goals.

Detailed explanation-3: -European Golden Shoe 2022/23: Victor Osimhen cuts Erling Haaland lead. The race to be crowned European Golden Shoe winner for 2022/23 is up and running. Robert Lewandowski won the last two editions of the award and is seeking to match Lionel Messi (2016-2019) by winning three in a row.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, Messi has more golden boots than Ronaldo: (5-4), more best player at the World Cup awards (1-0), more La Liga ‘Pichichi’ awards (5-4), appeared in the ‘golden 11’ more times (3-2) and he has more Golden Boy (2-1) awards than Messi.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Golden Boot is given to the World Cup’s highest goal scorer, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappe, who will face off in the championship match of FIFA World Cup 2022, are currently tied for first place with five goals each.