What Was The Goal of the Century?
The Goal of the Century is one of the most celebrated goals in football history. The current Goal of the Century was scored by Diego Maradona during the
1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City. It was scored during the quarter-finals match between
Argentina and England. Several celebrated moments in football history also happened during this game between the two major teams in Europe.
The 1986 FIFA World Cup
Argentina and England were the two opposing teams during the most memorable moment in football history back in 1986. During this match. The famous Hand of God Goal was scored by Maradona, using his hand on the 51-minute mark of the game. His second goal was even more glorious, four minutes after when he managed to evade five top England players - Reid, Butcher, Fenwick, Beardsley, and the goalkeeper Peter Shilton. This second goal earned the title "Goal of the Century." Argentina also won the game, 2 against 1, and became the grand champion of the 1986 World Cup. Diego Maradona also earned the Golden Ball during that tournament. England's Gary Lineker won the Golden Boot during that season after earning the most number of goals throughout the tournament.
The New Goal of the Century
Fans are excited to see which top football player would win the "Goal of Century" in this generation. To be able to qualify as the Goal of the Century, the goal should be scored after the year 2000. The goal should be also an impressive move and showcases impressive skills to be able to create and instill a lasting memory to the spectators and fans. The goal should also play a significant moment to the player as well as the team or the overall league or tournament. A few candidates for this glorious moment include David Beckham's last-second free-kick during his game against Greece in the World Cup in 2002. Another would be Zidane's left-footed volley in 2002 during their match against Leverkusen in the Champions League final games or Bale's sprint during his team match in Copa Del Rey in 2014.
