Bas Dost: An unlikely contender

The Golden Shoe is a little like the Golden Cleric award, which, if you remember, is a tremendous honour although unfortunately there is no cash prize attached.

Bas Dost: An unlikely contender
Tue, 31 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
David Shonfield
David Shonfield

On Saturday, Luis Suarez put himself back at the top of list for the trophy with a late equaliser for Barcelona against Real Betis.

Winner of the Golden Shoe last season, he’s one of the obvious favourites to retain it — although they hand out a new one each season.

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