Puskas Award Shortlist Announced, Manchester United And Chelsea Stars In Top Ten Goals Of The Year

Goals from the World Cup and La Liga are included…

FIFA have just announced the shortlist for the Puskas award. The award is given each year to the best goal over the preceding twelve months. You can vote for the winner here.

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These are the ten best goals from between 3 October 2013 and 26 September 2014. Sadly the time frame means that Eric Lamela’s rabona goal from a few weeks ago has missed out.

Here are the top ten goals according to FIFA. Who do you think should win the prize?

Tim Cahill, Australia v Netherlands

A belter of a goal from the Everton legend, sadly it wasn’t enough for the Aussies to win the game.

Diego Costa, Atletico Madrid v Getafe

An amazing overhead kick from the Chelsea man while he was still plying his trade in Madrid.

Marco Fabian, Cruz Azul v Puebla

A delicate chip from the Mexican makes the list.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, PSG v SC Bastia

Yet another of Zlatan’s crazy back heels…

Pajtim Kasami, Crystal Palace v Fulham

This unbelievable strike sadly wasn’t enough to keep Fulham from getting relegated.

Steph Roche, Peamount United v Wexford Youths

The only woman on the list, Roche’s volley is brilliant.

James Rodriguez, Colombia v Uruguay

Rodriguez’s goal is possibly the abiding memory of the World Cup.

Camilo Sanvezzo, Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers

The Brazilian grabbed a last minute point for the Whitecaps with this strike.

Hisato Sato, Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Kawasaki Frontale 

A ridiculous looping volley from the Japanese striker.

Robin Van Persie, Netherlands v Spain

A brilliant pass from Arjen Robben and an unreal header from Van Persie helped to take down the defending world champions.