There are several familiar names in the running such as Riyad Mahrez, Erik Lamela and Patrik Schick, though the list also features some lesser-known players from across both the men's and women's game.ĭespite winning a record seventh Ballon d'Or this week, Lionel Messi's long wait for a Puskas Award continues, despite the Paris Saint-Germain star being nominated seven times since the trophy was established in 2009.Ĭristiano Ronaldo won the inaugural Puskas Award but has only received one further nomination since, finishing in second place behind Mohamed Salah in 2018. With the Ballon d'Or contest settled for another year, attention now turns to FIFA's The Best awards, which will include the Puskas Award being given to the scorer of the most beautiful goal scored in world football during the past 12 months.įIFA's list of 11 nominations for the 2021 award includes a diverse cavalcade of goals scored from the Champions League to the Ghanaian Women's Premier League. Puskas Award 2021: Lamela's rabona, Schick's lob from halfway line nominated for FIFA goal of the year prize
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