Fleetwood Town's David Ball will go up against some of the biggest names in world soccer, after his chipped goal in English football's third tier earned him a place on the Puskas Award nominee list.
Fleetwood Town's David Ball will go up against some of the biggest names in world soccer, after his chipped goal in English football's third tier earned him a place on the Puskas Award nominee list.
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Lionel Messi's solo run and goal against Athletic Bilbao put him in contention for the prize. It is the fourth time Messi has made the list, however he has never won the award.
Lionel Messi's solo run and goal against Athletic Bilbao put him in contention for the prize. It is the fourth time Messi has made the list, however he has never won the award.
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Carli Lloyd of the United States, celebrates after scoring in the 2015 Women's World Cup final against Japan. Her goal was an audacious effort from the halfway line that left the Japanese goalkeeper sprawled on the floor.
Carli Lloyd of the United States, celebrates after scoring in the 2015 Women's World Cup final against Japan. Her goal was an audacious effort from the halfway line that left the Japanese goalkeeper sprawled on the floor.
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Carlos Tevez scored a fine individual goal of his own against Parma in Serie A to make the list.
Carlos Tevez scored a fine individual goal of his own against Parma in Serie A to make the list.
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AC Milan's Philippe Mexes is no stranger to scoring wonder-goals, after his acrobatic volley in pre-season versus Inter Milan earned him a nomination. In 2012, the French defender scored a spectacular bicycle kick against Anderlecht in the Champions League.
AC Milan's Philippe Mexes is no stranger to scoring wonder-goals, after his acrobatic volley in pre-season versus Inter Milan earned him a nomination. In 2012, the French defender scored a spectacular bicycle kick against Anderlecht in the Champions League.
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