Barça star Messi says European Golden Shoe is an award "for everyone"
Messi was presented with the prize by teammate Luis Suarez
The Argentine says he enjoys being a footballer more all the time
Lionel Messi was presented with his fourth European Golden Shoe on Friday after scoring 37 goals for Barcelona last season.
"I always say individual prizes come from collective efforts,” Messi said. “It’s a prize for everyone. Without [my teammates], I wouldn’t be able to win this, it’s down to the group.”
Messi, who was presented with the award by teammate Luis Suarez, who won it last season, also spoke about his evolution as a player.
“I have always said I don’t consider myself a striker but I have had the luck to score the goals which give me these awards,” he added.
“I notice my evolution. I have grown, both on and off the pitch, adding things to my game. I enjoy being a player more and more all the time.”
However, Messi did not speak about his contract renewal, which was agreed in July but has not been signed by the player.
