It will be a big day for Leo Messi on Wednesday. After having a difficult time recently due to injury, he will receive the Golden Boot, certifying he is the top scorer in Europe. The fact that the world of sport is officially recognising his supremacy in the area will no doubt help to boost his morale.

This will be his third Golden Boot from the ESM (European Sports Media) - which MARCA belongs to - and it is thanks to the 46 goals he scored last season.

Messi is the only player who has won the award three times, followed closely by Cristiano Ronaldo, the only active player in Europe who has won twice.