Lizbeth Ovalle’s scorpion kick and Santiago Montiel’s long-distance overhead shot have won the FIFA awards for best goals last season.

The Puskas Award has long been one of the most intriguing and coveted prizes given out each year, recognising the most exceptional goals scored around the world of football.

Santiago Montiel's winning strike is the fourth year in a row that a bicycle kick has won – should other techniques get more credit?

There was a rare snub for Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and Arsenal's midfield general Declan Rice after the FIFA awards for the best goal of the 'year' were announced in Doha. The 2025 Puskas Award and Marta Award winners were announced where Argentine midfielder Santiago Montiel landed the men's award and Mexican forward Lizbeth Ovalle won the inaugural Marta Award for the best goal in women's football.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Mohamed Salah are among the esteemed winners of yesteryear, but an array of lesser-known names have clinched the prize previously. Goals scored in Malaysia, Poland and Hungary have all been awarded the ultimate honor.

The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will come to a close on Thursday, December 18, with the final two matches of the tournament set to be played. At 11am GMT, the United Arab Emirates will square off against Saudi Arabia in the third-place playoff. The grand finale between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for 4pm GMT at Khalifa Stadium.