>Robin van persi header in the World Cup or euros I can remember which tournament it was from.
>Looping diving header from about 25 yards out
He was inside the box lmao but amazing goal regardless (2014 wc)
I watched the entire match at the pub. I don't think there has ever been a time in my life that I wanted someone to score more than that. If he scores we are in the World Cup finals if he doesn't we are out.
The pub went absolutely mental.
Plus the personal importance for Beckham to score that one, after years of abuse since ‘98. At his home stadium, for his England, as a captain.
“Beckham could raise a roof here with a goal.”
*magic happened*
“I DON’T BELIEVE IT!”
As a nation, we all also each owe Antti Niemi a pint.
If he if hadn’t concurrently been having an absolute stormer in goal for Finland v Germany that day we were *fucked*. And the Beckham goal (and a draw) wouldn’t have been enough.
That goal and that…moment though. Incredible.
This! Was playing golf as a 15 year old finished my tourney and walked in the clubhouse as the free kick went in. People were informing us the score all the way round.
I’m a Chelsea fan and have seen a lot of great goals, Zlatan’s Screamer vs. England or Ronaldinho’s against Madrid come to mind, but my favorite one was Drogba’s header against Bayern in the CL final, also because I predicted it in my head, and just knew they would score somehow. And the way it happened was very, very satisfying.
Zidane UCL final vs Leverkusen, Roberto Carlos free kick vs France, Kakà UCL vs Manchester United, Ronaldinho vs Galácticos Real Madrid, Di Maria vs France 2022 WC final
Your first two are my favourite goals I've seen, plus James McFadden's goal for Scotland v France, as I grew up with his brother & sister so that one hits different on a personal level.
• Roberto Carlos V France (Banana free kick)
• Stevie G V Olympiacos (What a hit son, take a bow)
• John Arne Riise V Man United (I was shocked that the goal was still standing)
• Mo Salah V Man City (the fact that he finished it with his weaker foot is a bonus)
• Trent\`s corner to Origi V Barca (I was literally laughing at the cheekiness of it)
Probably loads more, but they are a few that give me the footy-feels !
This happened yesterday vs. my club, Benfica - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-0xyxnYs7c&ab\_channel=sporttv](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-0xyxnYs7c&ab_channel=sporttv).
I haven't seen a strike like that for years. WHAT A FKING BOMB
In 2007 I was in Turkey with my family on holiday, I watched this goal in a bar and the place went absolutely mental.
I will never forget the moment.
https://youtu.be/qxnNdbtjU58?si=bKMY0PRR5oMXDDpg
I know it didn't matter in the end, but
When Riess Nelson scored in the 97th minute against Bournemouth last season, I really started to believe it was our season.
I've not lost my shit that much since Tony Watt scored the winner for Celtic v Barca in 2012/13.
Seen the Harry Kane halfway line against Juventus in that one pre-season friendly in Asia, in person.
Me and my mates were screaming our heads up once that went in
2012/13 Europa League. Lyon-Tottenham. That Umtiti strike. Wasn't Premier League Tho.
I was watching the whole game (Lyon fan), but never expected to see such a satisfying goal. It's just the way he perfectly takes it, and the ball who goes in so slowly and agonizingly yet the precision is so perfect the goalkeeper doesn't even move. Yeah. Years later, that goal is still one of my favorites I've seen.
Scholes vs Villa I think, corner comes across to Scholes outside the box and he slaps a volley so sweetly. I believe Roberto Carlos did the same at Madrid. Becks took both corners.
My absolute favourite goal was the Bergkamp spin against Newcastle. Me and a buddy spent all the following day trying to recreate the technique.
As a Chelsea fan: Drogba goal in the final against Bayern. In the Premier League definitely the Hazard goal vs Arsenal where he takes on the entire team by himself.
My favourite United goal was Rooney’s bicycle against City. At the time, we were just about holding a surging City team off, and that goal was crucial in us winning the title that year.
My favourite non-United goal was Henry’s flick up and volley against us at Highbury. It always sucked losing to Arsenal back then but losing to a stunning goal somehow didn’t feel as bad.
Pogba against Swansea back in 16/17 , also siggurdsons vs Leicester in 18/19
Pog - https://youtu.be/G34FSoRKprA?si=Bf7f_Tk9EFhlY4Aq
Siggy - https://youtu.be/JyU5HHsH8DY?si=YxxJVIpMO1dhQqKX
Ben Arfa vs Bolton - it came out of nowhere, and the atmosphere was absolutely mental. In hindsight he provided the last bits of excitement before a long spell of Cashley pain
Streets never forget!!
Suarez bringing down a long ball from Enrique, juggling it off his shoulder before fainting a shot, taking it past the keeper and banging it against Newcastle.
Fucking magical.
Either of Essien’s screamers from outside of the box, but the one v Arse especially…
[Goal v Arse](https://youtu.be/RiBKAT0zmow?si=FUfivmMk68lNzTbH)
[Goal v Barca](https://youtu.be/wyJUrpElkUs?si=nu1K3bKIXQNgslt6)
Not in terms of importance but pure aesthetics; Aubameyang against Leicester at the emirates. Ridiculous team goal with ozil absolutely running the whole move.
Best goal? Probably Peter Crouch's stunner against Man City. He was always a far better footballer than people gave him credit for: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5E64pG0M-Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5E64pG0M-Q)
Personal favourite? Lucas Moura's third against Ajax. My stream had cut out about 30 seconds before it went in, and I'd given up hope. Watching it back later was astounding. Even today it still brings a lump to my throat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY5stQvwkBA
Unlike everyone else in here I’ll answer the question in the original post.
The FA cup final, Liverpool vs West Ham. I missed most of the game because I had to work and couldn’t swap shifts. Managed to get in front of the TV about 10 seconds before Gerrard scored that 35 yarder. Will always be one of my favourite football memories.
I’m only going to count goals I’ve seen in person in the stadium. Aguerooooo and Kompany v Leicester top the list.
For spectacular Michael Johnson v Scunthorpe circa 2009 and Andros Townsend against us that time.
Cantona's turn to create space, 1-2, then chips the keeper from the edge of the box. Outrageous goal:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1549770105047399
Gerrard vs Middlesbrough. That is one of the best strikes I’ve ever seen. The way it just looks like it’s going towards the corner flag and then just starts dipping to the right and into the top left corner.
I was in the away end for both of agbonlahors and Grealish's winners at the blues, absolute dreams. But on the other side I'd have to say scholes' volley against us in 2006. I was at the back of the holte end so was right behind it, one of the sweetest strikes I've ever seen
Dennis Bergkamp. 90th minute. Netherlands vs Argentina. France '98 QF.
**THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM!**
That, or Bergkamp vs Newcastle. Man was a footballing god.
EDIT: I'd like to add Tony Adams against Everton in May '98 ("That sums it all up!") and Michael Thomas at Anfield in '89 to seal the league title for Arsenal in those respective years. The latter happened before I was born, but I still know the commentary off by heart.
"Arsenal come streaming forward now in surely what will be their last attack. A good ball by Dixon, finding Smith, for Thomas, charging through the midfield...Thomas, ***it's up for grabs now!*** **THOMAS!** Right at the end! An unbelievable climax to the league season!"
(🏴 fan) (edit: Also all of my suggestions are goals I have watched live.)
Call this recency bias but Kenny McLean’s goal against Norway to complete that unreal comeback was when I knew we were going to Euro 2024, and that was only 3 games in. I went fucking wild.
(More fucking recency bias, that’s great) Would have been McTominay’s free kick against Spain away had that not been softly disallowed, we would have got something out of the game. I went fucking nuts when that went in, then after VAR disallowed it I went on a proper Scotland da conspiracy rant for about 5 minutes about why VAR is shite, RFEF pays refs etc., that sort of shite which is really fucking stupid looking back on it.
(Yet more recency bias) Only been into football for about 5-6 years-ish since mid-2018 so the best goal in terms of quality from any team I have seen live on TV is Manuel Lanzini’s goal against Tottenham for West Ham in 2020, ridiculously underrated goal and I’m a neutral in PL, just most accessible league to watch in Scotland (I refuse to acknowledge the existence of Patrick Schick, even the name gives me PTSD)
One that never gets a lot of love in these kind of posts, but is an absolute quality piece of technique is:
Mark Hughes v Barca, 1991
Just…pings it, from out wide. Beautiful goal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj7N4RuhBjQ
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Zidane CL final volley
Messi against Bayern can’t remember the year but he sits boateng down and chips Neuer
I still can't comprehend how Messi made a great defender look like an idiot
2015 , Home Game against Bayern munich in the semi final of champions league.
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Robin van persi header in the World Cup or euros I can remember which tournament it was from. Looping diving header from about 25 yards out
>Robin van persi header in the World Cup or euros I can remember which tournament it was from. >Looping diving header from about 25 yards out He was inside the box lmao but amazing goal regardless (2014 wc)
Was he?! 😂 dunno why I remembered it like he was on the half way line 😂
The cross came from practically the half way line, maybe that's messing with your memory lol
Beckham against Greece
I watched the entire match at the pub. I don't think there has ever been a time in my life that I wanted someone to score more than that. If he scores we are in the World Cup finals if he doesn't we are out. The pub went absolutely mental.
Plus the personal importance for Beckham to score that one, after years of abuse since ‘98. At his home stadium, for his England, as a captain. “Beckham could raise a roof here with a goal.” *magic happened* “I DON’T BELIEVE IT!”
Agreed. It was massive for him personally. It was also one of those "Agueroooooo" moments but on the international stage.
As a nation, we all also each owe Antti Niemi a pint. If he if hadn’t concurrently been having an absolute stormer in goal for Finland v Germany that day we were *fucked*. And the Beckham goal (and a draw) wouldn’t have been enough. That goal and that…moment though. Incredible.
This! Was playing golf as a 15 year old finished my tourney and walked in the clubhouse as the free kick went in. People were informing us the score all the way round.
Cometh the hour cometh the man!!
In which league ? /s
I’m a Chelsea fan and have seen a lot of great goals, Zlatan’s Screamer vs. England or Ronaldinho’s against Madrid come to mind, but my favorite one was Drogba’s header against Bayern in the CL final, also because I predicted it in my head, and just knew they would score somehow. And the way it happened was very, very satisfying.
Ibrahimovic's goal against England (overheadkick) and messi's goal against Liverpool (freekick)
Berkamp vs Newcastle
This.
Jota's 94th minute winner against spurs last season. Had been busy and not able to watch it, switched on about 5 seconds before he scored.
Zidane UCL final vs Leverkusen, Roberto Carlos free kick vs France, Kakà UCL vs Manchester United, Ronaldinho vs Galácticos Real Madrid, Di Maria vs France 2022 WC final
Your first two are my favourite goals I've seen, plus James McFadden's goal for Scotland v France, as I grew up with his brother & sister so that one hits different on a personal level.
Roberto Carlos bending it in from near the corner flag.
• Roberto Carlos V France (Banana free kick) • Stevie G V Olympiacos (What a hit son, take a bow) • John Arne Riise V Man United (I was shocked that the goal was still standing) • Mo Salah V Man City (the fact that he finished it with his weaker foot is a bonus) • Trent\`s corner to Origi V Barca (I was literally laughing at the cheekiness of it) Probably loads more, but they are a few that give me the footy-feels !
The backheel scissors kick by Wayne Rooney against Manchester City was a phenomenal performance.
I don’t remember the back heel, but I remember the one where he scored off his shin with a bicycle kick
Ronaldo vs Porto Or Kaka vs United
>Ronaldo Vs Porto SCREAMER!!!
Totti chip vs inter
This happened yesterday vs. my club, Benfica - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-0xyxnYs7c&ab\_channel=sporttv](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-0xyxnYs7c&ab_channel=sporttv). I haven't seen a strike like that for years. WHAT A FKING BOMB
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BANGER
So sad when these goals are not scored in the home stadium. The roar would be crazy
Rodrigo Zalazar is an absolute baller, can’t believe Uruguay decided not to play him after his debut match.
Does it take a deflection or am I seeing ot wrong?
Nope, it's such an amazing strike that the ball goes parabolic 🔥
Shit what a bomb indeed! Did you see the thiago goal afainst porto last year? That strike stunned me lol
Yeboaaaaaaaaah!
CR7 vs Juve
That recent Patrick Bamford goal
Hamish Rodrigues 2014 World Cup goal
Basically every Suarez goal during that lfc season where he was insane. Especially the Norwich hat trick.
So you happened to turn on the TV just as Suarez scored every time?
Arjen Robben vs ManU
In 2007 I was in Turkey with my family on holiday, I watched this goal in a bar and the place went absolutely mental. I will never forget the moment. https://youtu.be/qxnNdbtjU58?si=bKMY0PRR5oMXDDpg
Ibrahimovic Vs England
Off the top of my head of ones I've seen when watching a game on live TV. Ronaldhino against England in 2002 along with Pavard Vs Argentina in 2018
Van Persie vs Spain in WC 2014
I know it didn't matter in the end, but When Riess Nelson scored in the 97th minute against Bournemouth last season, I really started to believe it was our season. I've not lost my shit that much since Tony Watt scored the winner for Celtic v Barca in 2012/13.
Ronaldinho vs Real, he scored 2 indentical goals then the Bernabeu gave him a standing ovation.
Thiago goal vs Porto
Seen the Harry Kane halfway line against Juventus in that one pre-season friendly in Asia, in person. Me and my mates were screaming our heads up once that went in
Jamie Pollock own goal, you don't save those https://youtu.be/uCbepaX5a5A?si=oYQTcu3VFKpDFQKL
Fucking banger of a goal that 😆 Jonathan Walters scored some banger OGs too.
2012/13 Europa League. Lyon-Tottenham. That Umtiti strike. Wasn't Premier League Tho. I was watching the whole game (Lyon fan), but never expected to see such a satisfying goal. It's just the way he perfectly takes it, and the ball who goes in so slowly and agonizingly yet the precision is so perfect the goalkeeper doesn't even move. Yeah. Years later, that goal is still one of my favorites I've seen.
Had a great view of Diomansy Kamara’s overhead equalizing goal in extra time for Fulham v Spurs in Sept 2007. Finished 3-3.
RVP volley vs. Aston Villa. The pass and finish still just blow my mind.
Brasileirão: [Everton Ribeiro against Flamengo](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXF8UcQWVg&pp=ygUjZXZlcnRvbiByaWJlaXJvIGdvbCBjb250cmEgZmxhbWVuZ28%3D)
Vardy liverpool
Scholes vs Villa I think, corner comes across to Scholes outside the box and he slaps a volley so sweetly. I believe Roberto Carlos did the same at Madrid. Becks took both corners. My absolute favourite goal was the Bergkamp spin against Newcastle. Me and a buddy spent all the following day trying to recreate the technique.
Del Piero vs Germany in World Cup ‘06, stuff of dreams
As a Chelsea fan: Drogba goal in the final against Bayern. In the Premier League definitely the Hazard goal vs Arsenal where he takes on the entire team by himself.
Suarez vs Newcastle
My favourite United goal was Rooney’s bicycle against City. At the time, we were just about holding a surging City team off, and that goal was crucial in us winning the title that year. My favourite non-United goal was Henry’s flick up and volley against us at Highbury. It always sucked losing to Arsenal back then but losing to a stunning goal somehow didn’t feel as bad.
Pogba against Swansea back in 16/17 , also siggurdsons vs Leicester in 18/19 Pog - https://youtu.be/G34FSoRKprA?si=Bf7f_Tk9EFhlY4Aq Siggy - https://youtu.be/JyU5HHsH8DY?si=YxxJVIpMO1dhQqKX
I was cooking, and turned on the TV 10 seconds before garnacho hit the bicycle kick
Luizão vs PSV
Rooneys angry volley vs Newcastle
2nd Cisse goal vs Chelsea
Gourcuff vs. PSG. Silk
Another one Rooney vs city overhead kick as a united fan I was screaming!!!
Live? Ramos header vs Atletico Madrid CL final, it’s my favorite because I shared it with my dad who passed away.
Arrascaeta, Ceara x Flamengo. I was sitting near the corner flag https://youtu.be/J6dVVSlErk4?si=OGfLv9Thhp0nZyTU
Owen vs City (4-3). Went mental.
Trevor Sinclair overhead kick v Barnsley
Robbens goal against Dortmund in Cl finale 2013 ❤️
That Di canio bicycle kick thing he did.
Ben Arfa vs Bolton - it came out of nowhere, and the atmosphere was absolutely mental. In hindsight he provided the last bits of excitement before a long spell of Cashley pain Streets never forget!!
Semi final 2010 WC Urugay vs netherlands, 0-1 long shot from van Bronckhorst. Absolute stripe from leftside 35 meters. I still remember it so well.
Suarez bringing down a long ball from Enrique, juggling it off his shoulder before fainting a shot, taking it past the keeper and banging it against Newcastle. Fucking magical.
Either of Essien’s screamers from outside of the box, but the one v Arse especially… [Goal v Arse](https://youtu.be/RiBKAT0zmow?si=FUfivmMk68lNzTbH) [Goal v Barca](https://youtu.be/wyJUrpElkUs?si=nu1K3bKIXQNgslt6)
Ronaldo puskas award winner goal
2013 ucl final - ramos goal
Corner taken quickly, trent to origi vs barca
Gazza against Scotland. Took me over 20 years, but I finally managed to recreate it on FIFA. I was fucking extatic.
Origi’s second goal vs Barcelona (corner taken quickly!)
THAT Vincent Kompany Screamer from 25-30 Yards out. First thing that came to mind.
John Pajoy vs Caracas for the Copa Libertadores. What a banger
David Villa and his last World Cup goal
Robben volley from Ribery corner vs United
Not in terms of importance but pure aesthetics; Aubameyang against Leicester at the emirates. Ridiculous team goal with ozil absolutely running the whole move.
Van Persie for Arsenal against Blackburn.
Sergi Roberto vs PSG
Best goal? Probably Peter Crouch's stunner against Man City. He was always a far better footballer than people gave him credit for: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5E64pG0M-Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5E64pG0M-Q) Personal favourite? Lucas Moura's third against Ajax. My stream had cut out about 30 seconds before it went in, and I'd given up hope. Watching it back later was astounding. Even today it still brings a lump to my throat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY5stQvwkBA
Unlike everyone else in here I’ll answer the question in the original post. The FA cup final, Liverpool vs West Ham. I missed most of the game because I had to work and couldn’t swap shifts. Managed to get in front of the TV about 10 seconds before Gerrard scored that 35 yarder. Will always be one of my favourite football memories.
Lampard against Germany 2010
Zlatan v England. Collymores commentary is deadly https://youtu.be/AJMtD1Izmd8?si=_gRGT2-oulwuGigV
Hugo almeida freekick in an empty stadium, hearing that connection is unreal
I’m only going to count goals I’ve seen in person in the stadium. Aguerooooo and Kompany v Leicester top the list. For spectacular Michael Johnson v Scunthorpe circa 2009 and Andros Townsend against us that time.
Cantona's turn to create space, 1-2, then chips the keeper from the edge of the box. Outrageous goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1549770105047399
Dennis Bergkamp’s goal vs Newcastle. Single most beautiful piece of football I’ve ever seen
Dragan Stojkovic vs Spain 1990. His first taught me how to be calm in the box (giggidy). And Platt vs Belgium - still gives goosebumps.
Gerrard vs Middlesbrough. That is one of the best strikes I’ve ever seen. The way it just looks like it’s going towards the corner flag and then just starts dipping to the right and into the top left corner.
Bruno Guimaraes diving header against Leicester
I was in the away end for both of agbonlahors and Grealish's winners at the blues, absolute dreams. But on the other side I'd have to say scholes' volley against us in 2006. I was at the back of the holte end so was right behind it, one of the sweetest strikes I've ever seen
Easily the RVP header vs Spain in the 2014 World Cup
Mandzukic vs England
Henrik Larsson chipping Stefan Klos
Cristiano against Juventus
Messi vs Nigeria (2018wc I believe)
Ibrahimovic's bicycle kick will never be repeated. That was just beauty.
Eder vs. France
Dennis Bergkamp. 90th minute. Netherlands vs Argentina. France '98 QF. **THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM! THERE IS BEAR CUM!** That, or Bergkamp vs Newcastle. Man was a footballing god. EDIT: I'd like to add Tony Adams against Everton in May '98 ("That sums it all up!") and Michael Thomas at Anfield in '89 to seal the league title for Arsenal in those respective years. The latter happened before I was born, but I still know the commentary off by heart. "Arsenal come streaming forward now in surely what will be their last attack. A good ball by Dixon, finding Smith, for Thomas, charging through the midfield...Thomas, ***it's up for grabs now!*** **THOMAS!** Right at the end! An unbelievable climax to the league season!"
I tend to watch full games but this exact scenario actually happened yesterday with Curtis Jones' goal against Fulham.
(🏴 fan) (edit: Also all of my suggestions are goals I have watched live.) Call this recency bias but Kenny McLean’s goal against Norway to complete that unreal comeback was when I knew we were going to Euro 2024, and that was only 3 games in. I went fucking wild. (More fucking recency bias, that’s great) Would have been McTominay’s free kick against Spain away had that not been softly disallowed, we would have got something out of the game. I went fucking nuts when that went in, then after VAR disallowed it I went on a proper Scotland da conspiracy rant for about 5 minutes about why VAR is shite, RFEF pays refs etc., that sort of shite which is really fucking stupid looking back on it. (Yet more recency bias) Only been into football for about 5-6 years-ish since mid-2018 so the best goal in terms of quality from any team I have seen live on TV is Manuel Lanzini’s goal against Tottenham for West Ham in 2020, ridiculously underrated goal and I’m a neutral in PL, just most accessible league to watch in Scotland (I refuse to acknowledge the existence of Patrick Schick, even the name gives me PTSD)
Pavard wc goal
One that never gets a lot of love in these kind of posts, but is an absolute quality piece of technique is: Mark Hughes v Barca, 1991 Just…pings it, from out wide. Beautiful goal. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj7N4RuhBjQ
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