Lionel Messi To Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 10 of the Most Unforgettable Goals in Football History

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Choosing the most beautiful goal in soccer history is hard because the game has had so many amazing moments like incredible free kicks, daring bicycle kicks, and stunning solo runs. Whether it’s a goal from a corner, a powerful shot from a tough angle, or a player dribbling past defenders, these moments excite fans everywhere. This list features ten legendary players, including Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who have created unforgettable goals. Their strikes, full of skill, accuracy, and creativity, are timeless and worth watching again and again.

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Diego Maradona: He scored one of the best goals in soccer history during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England, right after his controversial "Hand of God" goal. On a bumpy field at Azteca Stadium, he dribbled past several defenders with 11 touches in just 11 seconds before scoring past the goalkeeper. In a game that meant a lot to Argentina, Maradona's incredible skill helped his team win and eventually claim the World Cup. His amazing solo goal is often called the "Goal of the Century."

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Lionel Messi: The Barcelona legend, scored an amazing goal against Getafe in 2007, similar to Diego Maradona’s famous run. Starting from midfield, he ran fast, dodged several defenders and the goalkeeper, and scored a stunning goal. This was just the start of his incredible career, as he later scored 672 goals for the club.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: In a friendly match against England in 2012, he scored an amazing no-look bicycle kick after Joe Hart made a bad clearance. Sweden was already winning 3-2 when Ibrahimovic performed an incredible move to send the ball into the net, shocking everyone in the stadium. This incredible goal is still considered one of the best ever scored in a friendly game.

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Marco Van Basten: One of the best football strikers of all time, scored an unforgettable goal with a volley against the USSR in the 1988 Euro final. This goal is often considered one of the greatest in football history. The Netherlands won the tournament, and Van Basten was the top scorer. Even though his career was cut short by injuries, he scored 219 goals in 281 games for Ajax and AC Milan, securing his place among football legends like Romário and Gabriel Batistuta.

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Roberto Carlos: In a friendly match against France in 1997, he scored one of the most amazing goals in football history. From a free-kick, he hit the ball with so much spin that it curved around the wall and went past the goalkeeper, Fabien Barthez, surprising everyone. This incredible goal is still remembered as one of the best moments in his famous career.

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Dennis Bergkamp: In a 2002 Premier League game against Newcastle, he showed his amazing talent. He flicked the ball over a defender and then gently lifted it over the goalkeeper to score an incredible goal. The accuracy and calmness needed for such a finish show why Bergkamp was one of the top forwards of his time.

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Zinedine Zidane: In the 2002 UEFA Champions League final, he scored an amazing goal with a half-volley after a pass from Roberto Carlos. The crowd in Glasgow went wild. His incredible shot helped Real Madrid win the championship and made him even more famous as one of the best players of his time.

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George Weah: In 1996, he showed his amazing skills for AC Milan. He started by picking up the ball near his own goal, ran past several Verona players, and scored an incredible goal all by himself. The Liberian striker later won his second Serie A title with Milan. He scored 58 goals in 147 games, making sure he would always be remembered as a great player.

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Carlos Alberto: In the 1970 World Cup final against Italy, he finished Brazil’s amazing teamwork with an incredible goal. After a fantastic play, Pelé made a perfect pass to the right-back, who fired the ball into the net. This goal secured Brazil’s 4-1 win and their third World Cup title.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: In 2004, playing for Ajax against NAC Breda, showed off his amazing dribbling skills. He moved past several defenders and scored an incredible goal. This goal reminded people of Diego Maradona and showed Ibrahimovic's mix of strength, speed, and accuracy. At 6'5", the Swedish striker has had a legendary career with teams like AC Milan, Inter Milan, PSG, Barcelona, LA Galaxy, Juventus, and Ajax.