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#2: Carlos Alberto, Brazil vs Italy, 1970
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Though it happened almost 50 years ago, the debate about this goal still rages on. Is it the greatest goal in World Cup history? We don't think so, but it definitely comes close. The final goal of Brazil's 4-1 thrashing of Italy in the 1970 finals epitomized everything that was brilliant about the sexy Brazilians. With precise passing that utilized the entire pitch, fancy footwork that froze the Italians, a visionary pass from Pele, and a thunderous strike from Captain Carlos Alberto, this is "The Beautiful Game" at its most beautiful.
#1: Diego Maradona, Argentina vs England, 1986
Although Carlos Alberto's goal a decade earlier showed what is possible when an entire team is playing in perfect harmony, Diego Maradona's miraculous tally against England is proof that one man's pure talent and unmatched determination can bend a full squad to his will.
After scoring the controversial "Hand of God" goal moments earlier, Maradona used his extraordinary pace to blow by a dumbfounded and demoralized English squad before taking it around the goalkeeper, Ray Clemence, for the goal. Football is a team sport, but it's the moments of individual brilliance that make us stand up and gasp. Forget the World Cup -- this may be the best goal, in any sport, of all time.
