[VIDEO PICK: Golazos] Bayern Munich, which faces the MLS All-Stars Aug. 6, has been getting some impressive goals from new striker RobertLewandowski as it prepares for the U.S. tour that includes a Thursday friendly against Chivas Guadalajara in New Jersey. The 25-year-old Pole, “Lewangoalski,” scored 66 goals and19 assists in the 98 games for Borussia […]
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Field-goal kicking practice pays off for Pjanic?
[VIDEO PICK: Golazo] Miralem Pjanic, Roma’s Bosnian midfielder, visited a Denver Broncos practice and took a crack at field-goal kicking beforeRoma’s game against Manchester United at Sports Authority Field that leads us to believe it inspired him to take the 65-yard shot that resulted in this incredible goal. Roma was down 3-0when Pjanic launched the […]
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A perfect start — scoring 4 seconds after kickoff
[VIDEO PICK: Golazo] In May, Mexican club Club Deportivo Estudiantes Tecos de la UAG moved from Guadalajara to Zacatecas and became Mineros de Zacatecas. In theirfirst home game, the Miners scored four seconds after kickoff. UAG Tecos — the Owls — was founded in 1935 and won a Mexican title in 1994. The club’s coaches […]
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A sweet side-volley from Berbatov
[VIDEO PICK: Golazo] Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov‘s latest spectacular goal provided the gamewinner for Monaco over Colombia’s Atletico Junior inthe “Copa Euro Americana 2014.” Berbatov, whose previous clubs include Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham and Manchester United, joined Monaco on loan from Fulham last January and after scoringsix times in 11 appearances signed a one-year deal with the […]
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Saudi club caps win over Dynamo Kiev with Brazilian rocket
[VIDEO PICK: Golazo] In a preseason friendly, Ukrainian power Dynamo Kiev lost to Saudi Arabia’s most popular club, Al Hilal, 3-0. Its final goal was an absolutestunner as Brazilian Thiago Neves caught Dynamo off guard with a long-distance free kick. Thiago Neves, who joined Al Hilal from Fluminense in 2013,played for Brazil’s 2008 Olympic bronze […]
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Super cool finishes by Thierry Henry and Deshorn Brown
[VIDEO PICK: MLS Goals of the Week] Thierry Henry, the New York Red Bulls’ 36-year-old veteran, casually finished with a precise strike, and23-year-old Deshorn Brown set up his goal for Colorado with a fantastic first-touch and turn for our favorite candidates for AT&T MLS Goal of the Week 18. Also in therunning: The New York […]
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Another golazo from Chivas USA's Erick Torres
[VIDEO PICK: MLS Goals of the Week] For the second straight week, an Erick Torres volley — this time a flying, stoppage-time, game-winning strike– is among the MLS AT&T Goal of the Week nominees. The 21-year-old Mexican Chivas USA striker’s goal was the decider in a 1-0 Week 17 win over Toronto. Also in therunning, […]
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Sweet volleys: Impact's McInerney and Chivas USA's Torres
[VIDEO PICK: MLS Goals of the Week] Montreal’s Jack McInerney’s backward volley and a rocket on the fly from Chivas USA’s Erick “Cubo”Torres are our favorite candidates for AT&T MLS Goal of the Week 16. Also in the running: a thundering free kick from Toronto FC’s Gilberto, along-distance blast from Philly’s Danny Cruz and Colorado […]
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Klinsmann, Maradona, Baggio star in animated golazo montage
[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Richard Swarbrick, an artist, filmmaker and YouTube sensation, has created another short animation, this time capturingclassic World Cup goals in exquisite art form. Jurgen Klinsmann‘s volley for Germany in 1994 against South Korea is part of the brilliant montage that includes, of course,Diego Maradona‘s 1986 goal against England. Pele appears […]
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A sneak preview of Neymar and Marcelo
[VIDEO PICK: Golazo] While waiting for the World Cup host and favorite to launch its campaign on Thursday, we offer a sneak preview from training in whichNeymar and defender Marcelo connect crisp passes that end with a spectacular goal. First we have Neymar hitting the post with a chip. Then, after dizzyinghis opponent with his […]