Football is a sport that has been played for centuries, and it has evolved over time with rule changes and advancements in technology. As a result, we have seen some remarkable goals that will be remembered forever. However, there are some goals that are so extraordinary that they are unlikely to be replicated again. In this article, we will discuss 30 goals you will never see again in football.
- Marco van Basten’s goal in the 1988 UEFA European Football Championship Final: Van Basten’s volley against the Soviet Union was an incredible display of technique and skill.
- Diego Maradona’s “Goal of the Century” against England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup: Maradona’s run from midfield, which included dribbling past several defenders, before scoring, is widely regarded as one of the greatest goals ever scored.
- Lionel Messi’s solo goal against Getafe in the 2007-2008 season: Messi’s run from his own half, beating several defenders before scoring, is an incredible display of individual brilliance.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s bicycle kick against England in 2012: Ibrahimovic’s acrobatic goal from outside the penalty box is one of the best bicycle kicks ever seen in football.
- Ronaldinho’s free-kick against England in the 2002 FIFA World Cup: Ronaldinho’s curling free-kick from the right wing, which caught England’s goalkeeper off-guard, is a rare and impressive goal.
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick against Juventus in the 2017-2018 UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo’s acrobatic goal from the edge of the box is one of the best overhead kicks ever seen in football.
- Roberto Carlos’ free-kick against France in 1997: Carlos’ free-kick from the left-wing, which curved massively before finding the net, is a rare and impressive goal.
- Dennis Bergkamp’s goal against Argentina in the 1998 FIFA World Cup: Bergkamp’s control and finish from Frank de Boer’s long pass is a rare and impressive goal.
- George Weah’s solo goal against Verona in 1996: Weah’s run from his own half, beating several defenders before scoring, is an incredible display of individual brilliance.
- Pele’s goal against Sweden in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final: Pele’s goal, which saw him dribble past several defenders before finishing with a powerful shot, is widely regarded as one of the best goals ever scored.
- Saeed Al Owairan’s goal against Belgium in the 1994 FIFA World Cup: Al Owairan’s solo goal, which saw him run from his own half before scoring, is an incredible display of individual brilliance.
- Carlos Alberto’s goal against Italy in the 1970 FIFA World Cup final: Alberto’s goal, which saw him finish off Brazil’s team goal with a powerful shot, is widely regarded as one of the best team goals ever scored.
- Johan Cruyff’s goal against Atletico Madrid in the 1973-1974 season: Cruyff’s run from midfield, beating several defenders before scoring, is an incredible display of individual brilliance.
- Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick against Manchester City in the 2010-2011 season: Rooney’s acrobatic goal from the edge of the box is one of the best overhead kicks ever seen in football.
- Paul Gascoigne’s goal against Scotland in the 1996 UEFA European Football Championship: Gascoigne’s goal, which saw him chip the ball over the goalkeeper, is a rare and impressive goal.