After all these years, the way in which the Golden Shoe is awarded is being adjusted. The viewer at home also gets a finger in the pie.
For 69 years, the winner of the Golden Boot has been determined by people from the football world: trainers, winners, referees and journalists.
This year, however, part of the result will also be determined by television viewers and readers of Het Laatste Nieuws, as is also the case in England.
“We wanted to tailor the voting procedure for the Golden Shoe more to the importance we attach to the opinion of readers and viewers today,” says editor-in-chief of sports Michiel Ameloot.
“That does not mean that the Golden Shoe election will become a popularity poll,” Ameloot continues. , Ameloot emphasizes. “That is why the sector’s share continues to weigh much more heavily. Ultimately, it is still our experts who determine who ultimately makes up the top ten.”
Ultimately, three finalists remain. “Those three finalists, both men and women, will go to the finals while retaining their sector points. The viewer now gets an extra vote, which will count for 20% of the final score for the top three.”
2024-01-08 21:30:00
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