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Wayne Rooney scored from his own half for the third time in his career on Wednesday in DC United\u2019s win against Orlando City. The 33-year-old opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, lobbing Orlando keeper Brian Rowe with an audacious effort 80 yards out. England\u2019s record scorer has had a habit of producing the extraordinary throughout his career, scoring phenomenal goals for club and country. So following the striker\u2019s individual brilliance, we\u2019ve decided to take a look at some of the best goals ever scored on a football pitch.<\/p>\n","author":"Charlie Smith","image":[{"url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1067870-1200x800.jpg","author":"Graham Chadwick\/Getty Images Sport","title":"Thierry Henry, Fabien Barthez"}],"dates":{"published":"2019-06-27T10:33:37+00:00","updated":"2019-06-27T10:33:38+00:00"},"id":"48-7859","link":[{"rel":"self","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/readfootball.co\/2019\/06\/27\/20-of-the-best-goals-ever-scored\/"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"application\/json","href":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/msn-feed\/?id=48-7859"}],"keywords":[],"slideshows":[{"images":[{"title":"20 of the best goals ever scored","body":"
Wayne Rooney scored from his own half for the third time in his career on Wednesday in DC United\u2019s win against Orlando City. The 33-year-old opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, lobbing Orlando keeper Brian Rowe with an audacious effort 80 yards out. England’s record scorer has had a habit of producing the extraordinary throughout his career, scoring phenomenal goals for club and country. So following the striker’s individual brilliance, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the best goals ever scored on a football pitch.<\/p>\n","author":"Graham Chadwick\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1067870.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1067870-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs England","body":"
Even though it was an international friendly,\u00a0Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stunning overhead kick against England in 2012 will go down as one of the best. The charismatic forward had his back to goal following Joe Hart’s poor clearance\u00a0and was able to\u00a0loop an overhead kick into the net to seal a famous win.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Michael Regan\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/156390624.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/156390624-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Ronaldinho vs Villarreal","body":"
Ronaldinho was known for his individual brilliance. During his time at Barcelona, he scored plenty of memorable goals, including a famous one against Chelsea in the Champions League. However, another of the Brazilian’s best came back in 2006 against Villarreal. Ronaldinho\u00a0exquisitely controlled Xavi’s through ball on his chest and in one movement, swivelled and looped a bicycle kick over the helpless keeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Alex Livesey\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/57636809.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/57636809-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Eric Cantona vs Sunderland","body":"
One of football’s most iconic goals. Manchester United forward Eric Cantona beat two players before leaving the keeper with no chance with an audacious lob. The celebration was perhaps more iconic than the goal, with the Frenchman slowly turning around to take in the Old Trafford atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Mark Thompson\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1555300.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1555300-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"George Weah vs Verona","body":"
Powerful striker George Weah scored a memorable goal for AC Milan back in 1996. He\u00a0ran the length of the pitch, took on three defenders and coolly slotted the ball home past the keeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Grazia Neri\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1255446.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1255446-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Dennis Bergkamp vs Newcastle","body":"
Bergkamp’s brilliant goal against Newcastle in 2002 is regarded as one of Arsenal’s best. The Dutch forward\u00a0left St James’ Park stunned after he turned the defender\u00a0inside out with one touch and slotted past the keeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/72571335.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/72571335-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Cristiano Ronaldo vs Portsmouth","body":"
Still plying his trade as one of the greatest in the world,\u00a0Cristiano Ronaldo has scored some outrageous goals during a prolific career. One of his best came for Manchester United against Portsmouth in 2008. The Portuguese star fired in a thunderous free-kick from 30 yards, with the effort labelled as one of the best the Premier League has ever seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Alex Livesey\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/79380890.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/79380890-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Thierry Henry vs Manchester United","body":"
In terms of technique,\u00a0Thierry Henry’s effort against Manchester United back in 2000 is certainly one of the best. The French forward, with his back to goal,\u00a0flicked the ball up, swivelled and caught Manchester United keeper Fabien Barthez off guard with a remarkable volley from outside the area.<\/p>\n","author":"Graham Chadwick\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1064874.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1064874-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Roberto Carlos vs France","body":"
Dead-ball specialist Roberto Carlos produced a piece of brilliance back in 1997 which left everyone in football shocked. The full-back struck a free-kick from 40 yards out with the outside of his boot, bending an effort around the wall and into the net in the Tournoi de France tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1628751.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1628751-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Steven Gerrard vs West Ham","body":"
In one of the most dramatic FA Cup finals of all time, Steven Gerrard produced one of the greatest goals under pressure. The Reds legend produced a stunning volley from 30 yards out in injury time to send the game to extra time, with Liverpool eventually winning on penalties.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Ben Radford\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/57604500.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/57604500-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Lionel Messi vs Getafe","body":"
Arguably the greatest to ever grace the pitch, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi produced one of the best goals ever seen back in 2007 against Getafe. The Argentine picked the ball up in his own half, danced past four defenders before rounding the keeper and lifting the ball into the net at the Camp Nou.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Bagu Blanco\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/73417934.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/73417934-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Zinedine Zidane vs Bayer Leverkusen","body":"
Technically one of the most gifted players of all time, midfielder Zinedine Zidane showcased his talents on the biggest stage of domestic football. The French midfielder watched a looping cross come in and exquisitely adjusted his body to strike a volley into the top corner, winning Madrid the Champions League in the process. \u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/2554128.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/2554128-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Gareth Bale vs Liverpool","body":"
Another spectacular effort for Real Madrid in a Champions League final, Gareth Bale produced an outstanding bicycle\u00a0kick against Liverpool in 2018. The Welshman acrobatically fired his strike into the top corner, leaving Reds keeper Loris Karius with no chance. \u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/962773014.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/962773014-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Marco van Basten vs USSR","body":"
In the final of the 1998 European Championships,\u00a0Marco van Basten produced one of the best volleys of all time. The Dutchman, from an unlikely angle, fired a thunderous volley\u00a0across goal and into the far corner in a blink of an eye, which sealed a 2-0 win for the Netherlands.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Ben Radford\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1257229.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1257229-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Maxi Rodriguez vs Mexico","body":"
Maxi Rodriguez produced another outstanding volley in the 2006 World Cup. The Argentine controlled a cross-field pass on his chest before firing in a powerful volley into the top left corner to guide his country into the last eight of the World Cup.<\/p>\n","author":"Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/71342411.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/71342411-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Carlos Alberto vs Italy","body":"
Brazil scored a fine team goal against Italy in the 1970 World Cup final. After a sweeping move,\u00a0Carlos Alberto popped up\u00a0at the edge of the area and struck a powerful effort into the far corner to seal the win.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Keystone\/Hulton Archive\/Getty Images","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/2887045.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/2887045-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Diego Maradona vs England","body":"
Diego Maradona’s solo run against England has been described as the best individual goal scored in the history of the game. The Argentine, who also controversially netted with his hand four minutes earlier,\u00a0went on a 60-yard dribble, taking on four England defender before calmly\u00a0slotting the ball past keeper Peter Shilton.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Getty Images\/Hulton Archive\/Getty Images","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1140148670.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1140148670-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Wayne Rooney vs Newcastle","body":"
One of Wayne Rooney’s best goals came against Newcastle United back in 2005. The Englishman\u00a0met a headed clearance at full speed and unleashed a breathtaking volley into the top corner which left Old Trafford stunned.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Clive Mason\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/52642108-1.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/52642108-1-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs NAC Breda","body":"
The only player to make the list twice is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Before his audacious overhead kick, the Swede scored an unbelievable solo goal for Ajax. In 2004, the youngster took on five players, twisting and turning, fooling the goalkeeper with a fake shot before slotting the ball into an empty net.<\/p>\n","author":"Julian Finney\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/687890026.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/687890026-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Clarence Seedorf vs Atletico Madrid","body":"
Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf caught everyone off guard in 1997 with a thunderous long-range strike. Seedorf edged his way into the opposition half and from nowhere, launched an effort from 45 yards out over the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper and into the top corner.<\/p>\n","author":"Clive Mason\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1203664.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/1203664-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"David Beckham vs Wimbledon","body":"
On the opening day of the 1996\/97 Premier League campaign, David Beckham put an early contender down for goal of the season. The Englishman picked up the ball inside his own half before floating an effort over the Wimbledon goalkeeper to make it 3-0 to Manchester United.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Shaun Botterill\/Hulton Archive\/Getty Images","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/460493284.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/06\/460493284-160x160.jpg"}]}]}]}