Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud’s ‘scorpion kick’ goal against Crystal Palace in January received the Puskas award for the goal of the year at the Best FIFA football awards in London on Monday.
The Frenchman's effort, a flicked volley with his left foot that flew in off the crossbar, was announced as the winner at a ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday.
Giroud's strike scored in January outpaced competition from Venezuela Under-17 women's striker Deyna Castellanos and South African goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke.
On accepting his award, Giroud said: "First of all I have to say it's an honour for me.
"I'm delighted to receive this trophy today in front of legends of football. Now l'd just like to thank the people who voted for me. I would like to congratulate the 10 nominees who scored amazing goals too.
"Obviously I would like to thank my teammates, without them I couldn't score maybe this goal, and my family."
The event was attended by a host of football stars past and present, including Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, Frank Lampard, Sergio Ramos and Harry Kane, with winners decided by a jury of club and international coaches, media representatives and fans.
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| Arsenal and France forward Olivier Giroud collects his award after winning The 2017 FIFA Puskas Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on October 23, 2017 in London. Ben STANSALL / AFP |
Giroud's strike scored in January outpaced competition from Venezuela Under-17 women's striker Deyna Castellanos and South African goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke.
On accepting his award, Giroud said: "First of all I have to say it's an honour for me.
"I'm delighted to receive this trophy today in front of legends of football. Now l'd just like to thank the people who voted for me. I would like to congratulate the 10 nominees who scored amazing goals too.
"Obviously I would like to thank my teammates, without them I couldn't score maybe this goal, and my family."
Very proud and honored to receive this trophy! Thanks again everyone for supporting me! #TheBestFIFAFootballAwards2017#PuskasAward2017 🏆😍🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jeevVWje2y— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) October 23, 2017
The event was attended by a host of football stars past and present, including Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, Frank Lampard, Sergio Ramos and Harry Kane, with winners decided by a jury of club and international coaches, media representatives and fans.
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