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Duke Red
post Nov 15 2007, 10:21 PM

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Definitely Maradona for his hand of god, but more so for his brilliant individual goal against England in the same game. He went by 6 defenders and Shilton in goal before slotting it into the net.

Gordon Banks for making what is still touted as the greatest ever save against Pele.

Roberto Baggio for "that" penalty miss.

Roger Milla for being the oldest outfield player to play AND score in the World Cup.

Bruce Grobbelar's "jelly legs" impersonation in the 1984 European Cup Final.

Sergio Goichochea for making crucial saves in the 1990 World Cup in penalty shootouts for Argentina after filling in for Neri Pumpido who injured himself against Cameroon.

Oleg Salenko for scoring 5 goals against Cameroon in the 1994 World Cup.
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post Nov 25 2007, 09:51 PM

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Just to stray a little, in times like these, I feel footballers should be subjected to criminal charges. In this case, it was premeditated and intent was clear, there was even a confession. This is an old issue and the only reason I'm addressing it is because I see at least one person condoning his actions.
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post Nov 26 2007, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(pandazhun @ Nov 25 2007, 10:20 PM)
it's ok dude...japanese wat...
btw, heard that Nakata retired and now is in the fashion business ....
any1 to clarify that?
he used to be Roma's Supersub rite...
I have no idea what he is into now but I do know he retired at 29 years of age. I won't say he was a supersub but he was a pretty decent player. Made his name in Italy when he featured for Perugia and then Sampdoria unless I'm mistaken.
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Nov 26 2007, 07:45 PM)
I don't know if you guys remembered.. Dennis Bergkamp's fake move go through Newcastle defender, and tricks Shay Given by giving him false information, scores the beautiful goal.. tongue.gif

Dennis Bergkamp's fake move goal
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Think it was against Dabizas.
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post Dec 10 2007, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(corez @ Nov 29 2007, 02:32 PM)
Massimo Taibi, the goals he leaked against Soton and Chelski. 2 games 8 goals sad.gif
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Just before those games, he played a blinder against us! mad.gif Think it was his first game for you mancs as well.

QUOTE(Jonno @ Nov 29 2007, 03:03 PM)
Vreis sums it up nicely for me there. Keane is a fantastic footballer, don't get me wrong, without him in the side, it's hard to imagine Man U will win that many titles. At times his inspiration and never say die attitude is second to none. I do respect the bloke as a footballer, but some of the things he did was not the best memory of him as a player, like THAT tackle.

Not riling anyone, but Keane was an average player that got signed by the legendary Brian Clough from a non league side in Ireland, he was hoping just to make a few reserve games here and there, until Cloughie turned him into a great player and Fergie paid a British record of 3.2M (how times has changed  whistling.gif ) for him. I guess for Keane, his definitive moment in his career was being punched by Cloughie in the face. that changed him as a player and made him the hardman he was.
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Same here mate. Remember the very first Championship Manager game? Think it was back in 1992 or 93??? I actually signed Roy Keane from Nottingham Forest. Like you I think he's an inspirational footballer but he was at the same time, a downright nutter. Wonder who'd win a brawl, him or 'Big Dunc'? The giant Scotsman did after all apprehend not 1 but 2 thieves that broke into his house!

After reading several posts, I think some people have a misconception of what 'definitive' means. It means moments that well... 'defines' a player. A good example is when Maradona dribbled the ball past half the English squad to score what was touted the goal of the century in the 1986 World Cup. It showed the world what brilliance he was capable of.

In short it has to be a moment of utmost brilliance (or otherwise) and not just some random forgettable moment.

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QUOTE(Hevrn @ Dec 10 2007, 10:06 AM)
Michael Owen repaid the favor with an equally fantastic goal in the '98 World Cup. The kid was and still is class, if he can get those injuries behind him.
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Yeah I remember that one. Was watching the game in Perth, Australia and I was surprised to see him beat 2 Argentinean defenders before slotting the ball past Carlos Roa. What made it stand out was that one of those defenders was Roberto Ayala! Incidentally, Carlos Roa is another interesting story. He left football to do missionary work of some sorts. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Roa)
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I can name a defining moment in former French player, Patrick Battison's career. I doubt he ever went into anymore 50-50 challenges with goalkeepers after this incident.

Harald Schumacer, you dirty c*nt!

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Battiston is particularly remembered for the 1982 FIFA World Cup semi final in Seville, when France faced West Germany. He came off the bench in the second half, and after ten minutes of play, following a through ball by Platini, Battiston was clear through the German defence racing towards goal. The German goalkeeper, Harald Schumacher, raced towards Battiston as the Frenchman took the shot, missing the goal. Schumacher leapt into the air, twisting his body and colliding with Battiston. In the process Schumacher's hip hit the French striker's face. Battiston, clattered, fell to the ground unconscious, with damaged vertebrae and teeth knocked out, later slipping into a coma. Emergency medics had to administer oxygen on the pitch.[1] Michel Platini later said that he thought that Battiston was dead, because "he had no pulse and looked pale".[2]
The referee did not give a foul, let alone send Schumacher off. Schumacher then proceeded to take the goal-kick and play resumed. After winning the game, the goalkeeper caused more controversy when he was told that Battiston had lost several teeth, and replied: "If that's all that's wrong with him, I'll pay him the crowns."
Schumacher later apologised in person to Battiston which got accepted by Battiston. In his autobiography, Anpfiff, published a couple of years later, Schumacher said the reason he did not go over to check on Battiston's condition was because a number of French players were standing around Battiston and making threatening gestures in his direction.
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Added on December 10, 2007, 5:41 pmAnother defining moment was when Andreas Escobar put the ball into his own net during a World Cup game against the USA. The consequences were severe and tragic.

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On July 2, 1994, Escobar was shot outside "El Indio" bar, located in a Medellín suburb. According to Escobar's girlfriend, the killer shouted "Gooooooooooooool!" (mimicking South American sporting commentators for their calls after a goal is scored) for each of the 12 bullets fired.
The murder was widely believed to be a punishment for the own goal.[1] It is not clear whether the murderer acted on his own initiative, or whether he was sent out by one of the gambling syndicates who had bet large amounts of money on Colombia to qualify for the second round.
The BBC issued an apology the following day after its pundit Alan Hansen commented on another match that "the Argentine defender wants shooting for a mistake like that."



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