The nominees for the Puskas award were announced this week…
FIFA have announced the shortlist for the Puskas award, the prize for the best goal of the year. The dates in which goals are valid this year is October 3 2013 to September 26 2014.
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However, FIFA have missed out quite a few of the year’s best goals. Here is an alternative list that could have been put forward…
Are any of these better than the ten on the shortlist?
Hakan Calhanoglu, Hamburg v Borussia Dortmund
An awesome strike from over 40 metres out round off a 3-0 win for Hamburg.
Jeremy Menez, Parma v AC Milan
The Frenchman has done the keeper all ends up here…
Gareth Bale, Real Madrid v Barcelona
This was the goal that really announced that the Welshman was ready make history with Real Madrid.
Gabi, Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid
This goal helped Atletico to grab a point against their city rivals, on their way to the La Liga title.
Yaya Toure, Manchester City v Sunderland
A top class looping strike from the Ivorian helped the Citizens to their first trophy of the season.
Jack Wilshere, Arsenal v Norwich City
An unbelievable team goal by the Gunners, Jack Wilshere applying the finishing touch.
Joe Garner, Preston North End v Rotherham United
A brilliant goal, but we’re not so sure about the celebration…
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid v Valencia
This great back heel won the La Liga goal of the season.
Michael de Leeuw, Groningen v NEC
Another back heel, another class goal.
Raul Jimenez, Mexico v Panama
An out of this world overhead kick from the Mexican.