We’re not sure if Juan Roman Riquelme meant to cross it or actually score this breathtaking goal, but we’re sure glad the 34-year old decided to come back out of recent retirement. And apparently, he also still enjoys running away from his teammates when celebrating.
Riquelme’s goal ended up being the difference for Boca Juniors, who got past Corinthians 2-1 on aggregate in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.
Keep doing you Riquelme.
Apparently it was a good weekend for long-distance strikes. First, we showed you Deportivo Quito’s fantastic goal from near midfield, but Evian’s Saber Khelifa one-upped that effort, scoring from deep within his OWN half!
Now that’s what we call pinpoint accuracy.
Chelsea fans, keep your eye on this kid.
Blues prospect Nathaniel Chalobah, who is on loan with Watford this season, scored this thunderous blast from about 30 yards out against Leicester. He hit it so hard, you can barely see the ball as it rockets into the net. My goodness!
It was an important goal, too. Chalobah’s strike was the difference in the game, keeping third-placed Watford’s hopes alive for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Had the Hornets lost, second-placed Hull City could have clinched promotion.
One last thing: Chalobah is only 18.
David Luiz is a central defender, but at times this season he’s also been deployed as a midfielder. As many of you know, Luiz has also been taken free kicks for Chelsea this year, as opposed to, say, Frank Lampard, Oscar, or Eden Hazard. Now we know why.
Luiz hit this absolute rocket from about 30 yards to give Chelsea the lead over Fulham on Wednesday. What a beautifully struck goal by Sideshow Bob!
Definitely a goal of the month!
Mario Balotelli carried his fine form since returning to AC Milan over to Italy’s national team, scoring this fine strike in a friendly match against Brazil! The score tied the game between the two world powers at 2-2, which is how it ended.
Can anyone stop Super Mario at the moment? Doesn’t look like it.
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse wowed us last year with that beautiful volley against Chelsea, a goal many said was the season’s best.
Today, Cisse was up to his old tricks and scored a wonderful goal against Southampton: a thunderous dipping volley off one bounce, about 30 yards away. Now that’s certainly the goal of the weekend (with apologies to Rafael) and a Goal of the Month Nominee! #GOMonFOX
Sunday Mba with the goal of the day! (Coincidentally, a Sunday)
Watch as Mba pokes the ball over the top of a Burkina Faso defender and volleys it home with a fine finish, handing Nigeria its first African Cup of Nations title since 1994. What a beauty of a clincher!
Today’s goal of the day is brought to you by Robin Van Persie! The Dutchman shows all his class with a nice trap, move and finish with the right foot. How sick does it make you feel knowing that Van Persie’s weak foot is still ten times better than your strong foot?
New year, same RVP.
WHOA! You do not want to miss Cameron Jerome’s stunning strike for Stoke City on Saturday. Definitely our Goal of the Day!
Goal of the day?
Luis Suarez is at it again. The Liverpool striker scored this phenomenal goal today to equalize against Newcastle. His control of the ball is incredible — and the composure to finish off the play: pure class.
