Lionel Messi receives his fifth Pichichi



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The Argentine Lionel Messi, Barcelona striker, he increased his prize list individual after the League of Spain gave him the prize Pichichi 2017-2018 for the fifth time in his career, being the top scorer of last season with 34 goals in 36 games.

The awards ceremony was held yesterday at the 2017-2018 Football Brand Awards Gala, which was held at the Convent of Angels of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA).

With that recognition, Messi equal to Hugo Sánchez, Alfredo Di Stéphane and Quini, who also had five Pichichis during their career; the only player who remains to reach is the historical Spanish Telmo Zarra, who has won six times the trophy of the top scorer in Spain.

For his part, the president of the League of Spain, Javier Tebas, has awarded the Alfredo Di Stefano Award to Argentina, who recognized him as the best footballer of the league last season.

"It's more competitive than ever (the League of Spain), anyone can beat anyone. Nothing is easy, but it's good for the league and for the spectators. hopefully it continues like thisMessi said at the gala, according to the Barcelona statement posted on his website.

During this campaign start, although he missed three matches due to an arm injury on October 20, Messi participated in 10 matches of the Spanish League, during which he scored nine goals and amassed five assists. same as Barcelona, ​​leading the championship with 24 points.

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