There are few things more enjoyable than debating whether one goal is better than another. So get your teeth stuck into this selection.
Fifa have revealed their shortlist of the 10 goals in with a chance of winning the Puskás Award for the “best goal of the year”.
Taking in men and women's football from all around the world, the list has its fair share of volleys, bicycle kicks, team moves and long-range screamers.
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Think Pajtim Kasami for Fulham against Crystal Palace, add in an even tighter angle and then you've got this screamer from the Danish top flight.
Lisa De Vanna
1 June 2013 – Sky Blue FC v Boston Breakers – NWSL (USA)
1 June 2013 – Sky Blue FC v Boston Breakers – NWSL (USA)
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We've all seen spectacular bicycle kicks but when combined with a sublime dinked throughball, this strike gets even better.
Antonio Di Natale
7 April 2013 – Udinese Calcio v AC Chievo Verona – Serie A (Italy)
7 April 2013 – Udinese Calcio v AC Chievo Verona – Serie A (Italy)
Robin van Persie eat your heart out, Di Natale's technique and timing is as good as anything the Dutchman has ever produced.
Zlatan Ibrahimović
13 November 2012 – Sweden v England – international friendly
13 November 2012 – Sweden v England – international friendly
It doesn't need any introduction really. Ibrahimović is the only player in the world who would even attempt a 35-yard overhead kick, let alone score it.
Panagiotis Kone
16 December 2012 – SSC Napoli v Bologna FC 1909 – Serie A (Italy)
16 December 2012 – SSC Napoli v Bologna FC 1909 – Serie A (Italy)
The Greek international has to adjust his body in mid-air before crashing this thunderous shot home to leave the keeper for dead.
Daniel Ludueña
27 July 2013 – Pachuca CF v Tigres UANL – Apertura (Mexico)
27 July 2013 – Pachuca CF v Tigres UANL – Apertura (Mexico)
Not only does Ludueña embarrass his opposite man with a lovely piece of skill, he then shoots from a frankly ridiculous distance out and scores a blinder.
Nemanja Matić
13 January 2013 – SL Benfica v FC Porto – Liga ZON Sagres (Portugal)
13 January 2013 – SL Benfica v FC Porto – Liga ZON Sagres (Portugal)
The build up is unreal, five players are involved and Matić's strike is as good as you could ever wish to see.
Louisa Nécib
17 March 2013 – Olympique Lyonnais v AS Saint-Etienne – D1 Féminine (France)
17 March 2013 – Olympique Lyonnais v AS Saint-Etienne – D1 Féminine (France)
There are some occasions when a goalkeeper should just stand and admire. This unstoppable shot from Nécib is one of those.
Neymar
15 June 2013 – Brazil v Japan – Fifa Confederations Cup
15 June 2013 – Brazil v Japan – Fifa Confederations Cup
Not sure Neymar was worth Barcelona shelling out £50m? Watch this and think again.
Juan Manuel Olivera
28 August 2013 – Nautico v Sport Recife – Copa Sudamericana
28 August 2013 – Nautico v Sport Recife – Copa Sudamericana
Jack Wilshere finished off one of the best team goals seen in England for Arsenal against Norwich a couple of weeks ago. This goal from Olivera is similar... with a long-range volley.
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