ZURICH: Lionel Messi, Neymar and a Johan Cruyff-style turn from Hal Robson-Kanu are among 10 candidates to win the FIFA Puskas Award for goal of the year.
Messi has been nominated for a curling, left-footed free kick for Argentina against the United States in a Copa America Centenario semifinal match in June. Neymar turned to volley a right-footed shot from his own looping flick for Barcelona against Villarreal.
Wales beat Belgium in a European Championship quarterfinal in July, taking the lead when Robson-Kanu created space by misdirecting three defenders with a deft Cruyff turn.
FIFA says an online vote until Dec. 2 will create a shortlist of three goals. A second round of voting will decide the winner at FIFA's annual awards ceremony in Zurich on Jan. 9.
Lionel Messi Goal:
Neymar Goal:
Hal Robson-Kanu Goal:
