Important FIFA prestigious award revealed in a Russian store barely one week to kickoff

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- 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 14 in Russia

- The prize for the highest goal scorer at the event has been revealed and it appears to be based on the adidas X 18+ boot

- James Rodriguez won the last one after scoring six goals for Colombia in Brazil

Few days to the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup championship, the Golden Boot for this year highest goals scorer in Russia has been revealed.

Colombia international James Rodriguez won the last edition of the competition after netting six goals in the last edition of the tourney in Brazil.

Other players who have won the prestigious prize in the past competitions are Ronaldo, Gary Lineker and Miroslav Klose.

The Golden Boot was unveiled in Moscow's TsUM department store ahead of the tournament's highly-anticipated kick-off on June 14.

Featuring the German sportswear giant's signature three stripes across the front, the award appears to be based on the adidas X 18+ boot.

Meanwhile, players contending for the prize that is presented to the top scorer at each World Cup finals will have to outscore others at the tournament.

Germany's Thomas Muller claimed the prize in South Africa in 2010 after he burst onto the international scene with five goals.

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FIFA Golden Boot award revealed in a Russian store few days before kickoff

Colombia's James Rodriguez after winning the prize at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil - credit: Getty

Daily Mail reports that Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, Gabriel Jesus and Harry Kane have been tipped as top contenders to claim the prize, according to bookmakers.

Though Messi got to the final of the last edition but didn’t win the prize, however, he will be hoping to finally win the World Cup title that has eluded him throughout his career.

While Neymar is keen to make amends for the disappointing way he ended the 2014 tournament on home soil with an injury.

Timo Werner, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, Diego Costa and Luis Suarez are also expected to be in the hunt.

NAIJ.com previously took a look at an overview of important facts; that includes key events, dates and figures of different scenarios’ you should know heading into football’s greatest fiesta in June.

1. Russia 2018 will be the next to the last World Cup that 32 nations will be vying for honours. From 2026 tournament, 48 teams will be on parade.

2. Nigeria’s group opponents, Iceland alongside Panama will be debuting in the World Cup at Russia 2018.

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