As the postponed UEFA League 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic is about to resume, let us look back at these unique goals done by incredible players while we wait for the actual football action to unveil again before our eyes!
Frank De Boer Vs. France (2000)
De Boer is the Netherlands National Teams’ current head coach, but looking back at 2000 at the UEFA cup, his is one of the most memorable goals. This footballer now coach once did a free-kick from 40 yards that surprised France’s goalkeeper. He spent most of his pro-playing career with Ajax and won numerous awards.
Maniche Vs. Netherlands (2004)
In 2004, Maniche or Nuno Ricardo de Oliveira Riberio (his real name) took his team to win against the Netherlands through a fiery strike many football fans won’t simply forget. Through teamwork with midfielder Luis Figo, who kicked the ball towards Maniche and was highly sensitive to their chance to win, he kicked the ball towards the goal.
Portugal took the lead as the ball curled beautifully and passed through the hands of Edwin van der Sar, Netherlands’ goalie.
Wesley Sneijder Vs. France (2008)
This Dutch footballer and midfielder, Wesley Sneijder, was acknowledged as one of the three best midfielders by FIFA in 2010. With a 4-1 score, Netherlands took the lead and won the game through Sneijder’s move: taking the ball outside his box before slamming it to the goal past France’s goalkeeper, even though two players guarded himagainst the opposing team.
Mario Balotelli vs. Germany (2012)
Aside from winning against the Republic of Ireland in 2012, Balotelli and his team won against Germany. It was a long pass from his teammate Montolivo that Balotelli used the vast space to take the ball and create an unstoppable shot; it was a goal in the 36th minute of the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo Vs. Hungary (2016)
Considered one of the great footballers of his time, Cristiano Ronaldo made one of his unforgettable goals way back in 2016 when he scored a goal against Hungary, who was currently at the lead with 2-1 during the game. Despite being trapped in a tight situation, he managed to do a backheel goal that surprised the Hungarian keeper because he pulled off a shot that eventually led his team to a draw.
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