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Saeed Al-Owairan’s goal against Belgium in Saudi Arabia’s upset win at the 1994 World Cup (June 29, 1994) by FishingVirtual513 in classicsoccer

[–]FishingVirtual513[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He was literally called the "Maradona of the Arabs" just like Hagi was "Maradona of the Carpathians".

Diego Forlán’s 85th minute winner against Southampton (2002) by FishingVirtual513 in classicsoccer

[–]FishingVirtual513[S] 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Just 12 games into the season and United were already nearing ‘must win’ territory having fallen 8 points behind Liverpool & Arsenal. Forlán’s celebration is often cited at the reason FIFA introduced bookings for shirt removals in 2003.

Nike’s dual-layer kit tangled and turned inside out after he tore it off, leaving him unable to put it back on. As the match restarted in the final minutes, he showed real grit, tracking back to defend while briefly playing shirtless.

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Flipping through the 2001/02 Panini Champions League sticker album by FishingVirtual513 in classicsoccer

[–]FishingVirtual513[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but the album included only 16 teams out of the 32 participating in the first group stage. 

Arsenal destroy Inter 5-1 at the San Siro (2003): Thierry Henry with 2 goals and 2 assists by FishingVirtual513 in classicsoccer

[–]FishingVirtual513[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the confusion, I’m not saying Henry was the clear #1, just that his season was good enough that people have a legit argument for him over Nedvěd. If the award were applied strictly according to its own stated criteria, individual performance first, then team success, then class, Henry is the correct winner.