THE SHORT LIST FOR THE PUSKAS AWARD.

The Puskas award is given to the best goal of the year.It is named after the Hungarian footballer Puskas who played for Real Madrid as well. This years short list does not have Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi in it. 1) Robin Van Persie, his diving header against Spain , in the 2014 world cup. 2) James Rodrigues . His goal for Columbia verses Uruguay.. 3) Stephenie Roche.. Stephanie Roche who is from Ireland and plays in France, becomes the first women ever to be named in the final three short list for the Puskas award.