2. Dennis Bergkamp’s touch of genius vs Newcastle
Dennis Bergkamp produced a moment of brilliance against Newcastle in 2002 that will never be forgotten by any Arsenal supporter.
The Dutchman received a pass from Robert Pires while standing on the edge of the box with his back to the goal and Dabizas marking him tightly. When the ball reached him, he flicked the ball with his left foot, spinning around the confused Dabizas, and beat Shay Given to score.
This goal is so mind-boggling and stunning that it is hard to describe with words. So it might just be easier to watch and see why it lands as the number two goal of all time.
1. Roberto Carlos’ thunderbolt strike vs Tenerife (1998)
Roberto Carlos will go down in history as the man with the greatest free kick of all time and the greatest goal of all time. A goal that defied the laws of physics.
Playing for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey against Tenerife, the Brazilian left back turned the ball into a white projectile on a journey just beside the corner flag to the far top corner of of the opposing side’s net.
To this day, no one has a clue how that ball went in, or whether Carlos even intentionally attempted a shot on goal. That’s why Carlos’ goal against Tenerife is the best goal of all time.