As we await the full return of world football, we’re taking this opportunity to look back on some of the most memorable goals ever scored. Going frame by frame, we’ll dissect how, exactly, these epic moments came to fruition.
Other classic goals: Ronaldo | Van Persie | Bergkamp | Aguero | Messi
Who, where, and when?
- Goalscorer: James Rodriguez (Colombia)
- Match: Colombia vs. Uruguay
- Competition: 2014 World Cup (round of 16)
- Date: June 28, 2014
It feels like an eternity ago now, but in the summer of 2014, burgeoning superstar James Rodriguez was the hottest commodity in world football. Young and handsome, supremely talented, and spearheading a fun, charming Colombia team, the then-22-year-old attacking midfielder was the belle of the ball at the World Cup in Brazil.
He captured the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer – despite playing fewer than 400 minutes as his country bowed out to the host nation in the quarterfinals – ultimately finding the net six times in just five games.
Of his sextet of goals, none left a mark on the competition quite like his gorgeous volley against Uruguay in the last-16. It was so spectacular …read more