While 2015 has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that FIFA is a well-oiled machine, one that only the smartest of orangutans could improve upon, we do have one suggestion, awarding a Team Goal of theYear. At FIFA’s annual ceremonies the Puskas Award is given out for the best goal, with Leo Messi‘s stunningopener  in the Copa del Rey final favored this year, but spontaneous collaborative masterpieces continue to be overlooked, including our choice for 2015, this moment of genius offered up by aJapanese high school team, one that starts with the goalkeeper.

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