At the Gran Gala del Calcio, Deiola scores the goal of the year.
The Rossoblu midfielder was awarded in Milan for his goal against Venezia on May 18th, also nominated for the Puskás Award.
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Alessandro Deiola scored the best goal of the 2024/25 Serie A season.
The Rossoblu midfielder was honored this evening in Milan at the "Gran Galà del Calcio" – the annual event organized by the Italian Footballers' Association – for his shot at the Unipol Domus against Venezia on May 18th: a spectacular team move that ended with a right-footed shot that landed in the top corner.
The goal was chosen from a selection curated by the sports editorial team of Rivista Undici. Fans on the Gala's web channels voted for the winner in a poll that surpassed 30,000 votes. Established in 2004, this is the first time the award has gone to a Cagliari player.
The roll of honor includes Francesco Totti, Fabio Quagliarella, Theo Hernández, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Mauro Icardi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Maicon, Andriy Shevchenko, Marcus Thuram, Mattia Zaccagni and Riccardo Zampagna.
"This goal captures all the beauty of football: the connection with my teammates, the fun of playing the ball. Being able to celebrate together, creating something memorable," Deiola said from the stage. "Initially, I didn't think I'd scored such a goal, but watching it again with my teammates, we realized we'd truly achieved something beautiful. I thank the team, the organization behind the award, and the fans who voted for this goal."
The goal is also in the running for the Puskás Award, the prize FIFA gives to the player who scores the best goal of the year in world football. Along with ten other goals, it is the only one to represent Italy. The winner of the award will be chosen based on a 50/50 split between fan votes and those cast by a panel of FIFA Legends. Fans can vote and choose their favorite goal by registering on FIFA.com until December 3.
(Unioneonline)
