فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Football has immortalized exceptional goals over decades, surpassing their sports value to become moments etched in the collective memory of fans around the world. These moments are tied to the names of players who made history, and to rare instances where creativity and decisive action came together in one.
Diego Maradona scored what is described as the greatest goal in World Cup history during the 1986 match between Argentina and England, when he started from midfield, dribbled past five players, and then put the ball in the net. In the same match, he scored another goal with his hand, which sparked widespread controversy and became known as the “Hand of God,” combining brilliance and deception in one game.
Zinedine Zidane etched a timeless moment in the 2002 UEFA Champions League final when he met a cross with a stunning left-footed volley, sending the ball into Bayer Leverkusen’s net, creating one of the most beautiful goals in European final history, and securing Real Madrid’s ninth title.
James Rodríguez amazed the world in the 2014 World Cup with a world-class goal against Uruguay, when he turned and shot from outside the penalty area, shaking the opponent’s net and the hearts of fans. This goal earned him the Puskás Award for the best goal of the year and paved the way for Colombia to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
Roberto Baggio gave a rare artistic moment during the 1990 World Cup when he deftly dribbled past the Czechoslovakian defense before placing the ball in the net, confirming his extraordinary talent. Despite his brilliance at the time, his name also became linked to missing a penalty in the 1994 final, in a poignant paradox.
Saeed Al-Owairan surprised the world with a stunning individual goal against Belgium in the 1994 World Cup, as he ran from midfield, passed more than four defenders, and scored, securing Saudi Arabia’s historic qualification and raising the profile of Arab football on the global stage.
Lionel Messi brought to mind a modern version of Maradona’s goal when he dribbled past several Getafe players in 2007 and scored a goal that astonished the world with its beauty and complexity. Through this, he confirmed that Argentine skill continues to pulse with boundless creativity.
Cristiano Ronaldo executed a breathtaking bicycle kick against Juventus in the 2018 UEFA Champions League, a moment that even the opposing team’s fans applauded before welcoming the Portuguese star to their ranks. This goal was considered one of the greatest ever scored in the competition’s history.
These goals combined skill, tactics, and creativity, but above all, they cemented the idea that a single moment can change the course of a game, a player’s career, or even the memory of a nation. They succeeded in making football more than just a game, but rather a story to be told, and unforgettable emotions.
Source: Fes News Media
