In football, there is no greater thrill than scoring a goal. Whatever level you play at, from the school playground to the World Cup Final, nothing quite beats the sight of your shot crossing the line. And the more spectacular the goal, the greater the thrill. The fans, whether up in the stands or watching on television, get that same sense of joy when they see the net bulge, and for the most stunning strikes the feeling is even more intense. So it’s time to get ready for the show! Prepare to shout with joy and to be left dumbstruck with wonder: the ten nominees for the FIFA Puskás Award 2016 have been announced!
The ten nominees are:
Mario Gaspar (ESP) - 13.11.2015, Spain v. England, international friendly
Hlompho Kekana (RSA) - 26.03.2016, Cameroon v. South Africa, Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Marlone (BRA) - 21.04.2016, Corinthians v. Cobresal, Copa Libertadores
Lionel Messi (ARG) - 21.06.2016, USA v. Argentina, Copa América Centenario semi-final
Neymar (BRA) - 08.11.2015, Barcelona v. Villarreal, La Liga (Spain)
Saúl Ñíguez (ESP) - 27.04.2016, Atlético Madrid v. Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League
Hal Robson-Kanu (WAL) - 01.07.2016, Wales v. Belgium, UEFA EURO 2016
Daniuska Rodríguez (VEN) - 14.03.2016, Venezuela v. Colombia, South American U-17 Women’s Football Championship
Simon Skrabb (FIN) - 31.10.2015, Gefle v. Åtvidaberg, Allsvenskan league, Sweden
Mohd Faiz Subri (MAS) - 16.02.2016, Penang v. Pahang, Malaysia Super League
