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World Cup: FIFA names Richarlison’s bicycle kick goal of tournament

Football body says Brazil striker ‘creates magic’ through ‘unsavable’ finish

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 24 Dec 2022 9:35AM

World Cup: FIFA names Richarlison’s bicycle kick goal of tournament
Richarlison’s (pic) classy finish was selected by fans as the best among the 10 nominees, including Neymar’s goal over Croatia, Kylian Mbappé’s goal against Poland, and Enzo Fernandez’s volley against Mexico. – AFP pic, December 24, 2022

ISTANBUL – Richarlison’s bicycle kick against Serbia has been voted the goal of the 2022 World Cup, FIFA confirmed yesterday.

“Richarlison creates magic, setting himself up for an unsavable overhead bicycle kick into the bottom corner,” FIFA said in a statement.

Richarlison’s classy finish was selected by fans as the best among the 10 nominees, including Neymar’s goal over Croatia, Kylian Mbappé’s goal against Poland, and Enzo Fernandez’s volley against Mexico.

The 25-year-old striker was among the World Cup goalscorers with three goals.

During the World Cup in Qatar, which concluded on Sunday, Richarlison scored twice in the Group G opener against Serbia and also produced a goal in the Round of 16 against South Korea. – Bernama, December 24, 2022

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