Puskas Award ‘Goal of the Year’ Nominees for 2014

FIFA have announced the shortlist for the Puskas award. The award is given each year to the best goal over the preceding twelve months. These are the ten best goals from between 3 October 2013 and 26 September 2014. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, Chelsea star Diego Costa, PSG talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Real Madrid’s newest Galactico, James Rodriguez are among the strong candidates.  The winner is announced at the Ballon d’Or gala in mid-January, the shortlist is whittled down to a final three on 1st December.

The Ireland striker Stephanie has been shortlisted for the prestigious award. Stephanie strike for Peamount United against Wexford Youths on 20 October 2013 is the only goal scored by a female player on the list of 10, which will be decided by a public vote.
Robin van Persie, James Rodriguez and Tim Cahill have all been shortlisted for goals at the recent World Cup while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also on the list.  Here is the full list of Puskas Award ‘Goal of the Year’ Nominees for 2014.

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Tim Cahill – 18 June 2014, Australia v. Netherlands, 2014 FIFA World Cup

Diego Costa – 23 November 2013, Atlético Madrid v. Getafe, Primera División (Spain)

Marco Fabian – 15 February 2014, Cruz Azul v. Puebla, 1a División 2014 Clausura (Mexico)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 19 October 2013, Paris St. Germain v. SC Bastia, Ligue 1 (France)

Pajtim Kasami – 21 October 2013, Crystal Palace v. Fulham, Premier League (England)

Stephanie Roche -20 October 2013, Peamount United v. Wexford Youths, BEWNL (Rep.Ireland)

James Rodriguez – 28 June 2014 – Colombia v. Uruguay,  2014 FIFA World Cup

Camilo Sanvezzo – 6 October 2013 – Vancouver Whitecaps v. Portland Timbers, MLS (USA/Canada)

Hisato Sato – 8 March 2014 – Sanfrecce Hiroshima v. Kawasaki Frontale, J.League (Japan)

Robin van Persie – 13 June 2014 – Spain v. Netherlands, 2014 FIFA Wo rld Cup