A brand new item that celebrates a special moment in an ICON’s career which propelled them to the top of the footballing world! Only select ICONS will get a Prime ICON Moments version, with upgraded ratings and a historic Action Shot.
Deco
Deco was the key player for FC Porto in the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final against AS Monaco. Being marked closely, he soon began to find open spaces by drifting wide and stretching out the defence, showing sublime awareness. A deadly counter in the 71st minute left the opposition outsmarted, as Deco received the ball on the edge of the box, stopped his run, eyed the lower right corner and brilliantly finished to the left. Deco was named Man of the Match after helping beat Monaco 3-0.
Laudrup, Michael
Michael Laudrup and FC Barcelona celebrated a historic moment winning their first major European trophy In the 1992 European Cup final, by beating Sampdoria 1-0 late in extra time. Laudrup proved crucial for Barça with his incredible tactical-intelligence as a False 9. Unselfish as he was, Laudrup utilized his sublime vision and masterful through balls to nearly assist Stoichkov twice. While his memorable performance didn’t lead to a goal, it remains a true highlight in his remarkable career.
Shearer, Alan
Alan Shearer produced one of his finest footballing moments in February 1997, with Newcastle United trailing 1-3 at home to Leicester City in the Premier League and with just 13 minutes left on the clock. In the 77th minute he gave St James’ Park hope by reducing the deficit with a powerful free-kick from the edge of the box, before equalising in the 85th minute with a goal from just inside the area. Shearer completed a famous hattrick with a back-post tap-in to give Newcastle an unlikely victory.
Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio scored twice to help Italy defeat Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup™ in July 1994. Italy had fallen behind in the 15th minute but Baggio rescued his country with a calm side-foot finish from just inside the box in the 89th minute. With the game going in to extra-time, Baggio kept his nerve to score the winning goal from the penalty spot as Italy ran out 2-1 winners. He continued his scoring form in the following rounds to lead Italy to the final against Brazil.
Bergkamp, Dennis
At the start of his third season for Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp scored his first hat-trick for the club in style. The first two were special goals in their own right, a curling effort from the edge of the box and a clever chip over the goalkeeper, but it was the third goal that Bergkamp proclaimed as his best for the club. Running on to a pass with the ball dropping over his shoulder, he controlled it with the right foot, chipped a defender with his left foot and finished with a curling effort.
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Steven Gerrard
Gerrard was in inspired form as Liverpool eventually overcame West Ham in a thrilling 2006 FA Cup final. With the Reds 2-0 down within half an hour, Gerrard responded with a pinpoint assist before levelling things up with a thunderous strike. A freak West Ham goal seemed to be the decider until Liverpool’s captain fantastic rescued the game with a sublime long-range effort in the dying moments. Liverpool went on to win on penalties, Gerrard converting his spot kick to top-off a heroic display.
Desailly, Marcel
In the 1998 FIFA World Cup™, Marcel Desailly’s France faced Italy in the quarter-finals. Facing a strong Italian side, Desailly proved to the world his phenomenal defensive prowess. After 120 minutes of resolute defending and with the score deadlocked at 0-0, Les Bleus clawed their way into the semi-finals by beating Italy 3-4 in a nerve-racking penalty shootout to send the home crowd into euphoric celebrations.
Cannavaro, Fabio
In the first 2006 FIFA World Cup™ semi-final, Fabio Cannavaro produced an outstanding performance to keep Germany at bay over a gruelling 120 minutes of play. With the game locked at 0-0 and seemingly destined for penalties, Italy stole it right at the death with two goals deep into extra time. Cannavaro topped off his fine defensive display by initiating the counter-attack that led to Italy’s decisive second goal.
Petit, Emmanuel
After an impressive first period, France reached half-time of the 1998 FIFA World Cup™ final with a deserved 2-0 lead over star-studded Brazil. A red card threatened to change their fortunes, but Emmanuel Petit & co. dug deep to preserve the lead, the dynamic midfielder latching onto a through ball to score a well-struck left-footed effort to seal the victory late on to secure France’s maiden FIFA World Cup™ victory.
Mätthaus, Lothar
At his sixth international tournament, Lothar Matthäus captained West Germany in their 1990 FIFA World Cup™ opener against FR Yugoslavia. He opened the scoring with a powerful left-footed effort after showing great ball control. His second of the night was even better. Receiving the ball from midfield, Matthäus went on a stunning solo run, shimmied past an onrushing defender and then scored with a stunning long-range effort. Matthäus later dubbed the 4-1 victory as his best match for Germany.
Schmeichel, Peter
Late in May 1999, Peter Schmeichel captained Manchester United in his final game – the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich. With the German side leading 1-0, Schmeichel kept his side in the game with a couple of saves that would prove crucial as United scored two quick-fire goals in injury time to secure the trophy. Schmeichel celebrated the winning goal with a cartwheel in an iconic moment. The victory meant Schmeichel finished his time at the club with a historic trophy treble.
Pirès, Robert
If there is one goal that shows how great a player Robert Pirès was, it has to be his goal for Arsenal against Aston Villa in 2002. Receiving a bouncing ball on the edge of the penalty box, Pirès nonchalantly knocked the ball over the defender’s head using the outside of his right foot with his first touch. He only needed one other touch to beat the goalkeeper, letting the ball bounce twice and then gracefully lifting the ball over the goalkeeper’s head with the opposite side of the same foot.
Hernandez, Luis
Mexico played Netherlands in the final game in Group E in the 1998 FIFA World Cup™. Luis Hernández already had two goals to his name from Mexico’s opening match, but it was his goal against the Netherlands that was truly memorable. In the 94th minute, Hernandez latched on to a long ball which the Netherlands defence struggled to clear and, through sheer determination, he beat the goalkeeper on the stretch to prod home an equaliser and complete a two-goal comeback for Mexico.
Kluivert, Patrick
Having stormed through the group stage at the 2000 UEFA Euros, the Oranje faced FR Yugoslavia in the quarters. Patrick Kluivert quickly found the net in spectacular fashion, showing great ball control after a brilliant one-two. He followed up with an equally sublime goal with a perfectly-timed run and clinical finish. Yugoslavia were stunned when Kluivert completed a remarkable hattrick early in the second half, with the match ending in a 6-1 victory.
van Basten, Marco
Marco van Basten helped the Netherlands to reach the final of UEFA Euro 1988. Playing against a Soviet Union side which had defeated the Netherlands earlier in the competition, the Oranje were 1-0 up when Arnold Mühren crossed to the back post from where Marco van Basten unleashed a stunning volley from a tight angle. The Netherlands went on to lift the title with van Basten’s goal widely regarded as one of the greatest goals in the history of the competition.
Henry, Thierry
Arsenal arrived at Old Trafford knowing a draw would be enough to secure the 2001-02 Premier League title. Spirits were high after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final a few days previously, but the visitors were without key men Henry, Adams and Bergkamp. This put added pressure on stand-in captain Patrick Vieira, but the Frenchman certainly didn’t disappoint. He produced a dominant display, shielding his back four and helping his side battle to a 1-0 win to secure the title.
Del Piero, Alessandro
It took until the 119th minute of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ semi-final for Italy to break the deadlock against Germany. With Germany then piling men forward, Italy hit them on the counter and substitute Alessandro Del Piero almost immediately doubled the lead, placing a first-time finish with the inside of his foot into the top corner. The goal cued wild celebrations and sealed Italy’s place in the final which they would go on to win.
Blanc, Laurent
Laurent Blanc may have missed the 1998 FIFA World Cup™ final, but he was still a huge part of France’s success in the competition as he scored the first ever golden goal in World Cup history in the Round of 16. Drawing 0-0 with Paraguay and with the game seemingly heading for penalties, France were desperate for the winning goal and flooded the box. Defender Blanc, in the perfect poacher’s position, got on the end of a knock-down and calmly hit a low first-time shot into the back of the net.
Clarence Seedorf
Having been in excellent form throughout Milan’s 2006-07 UEFA Champions League campaign, Clarence Seedorf’s biggest performance came in the second leg of the semi-final against Manchester United. Trailing 2-3 from the first leg, Seedorf assisted the opening goal before scoring with a well-placed volley for the second in a 3-0 win, helping the club reach the final. Seedorf’s performances throughout the campaign earned him the UEFA Best Midfielder award.
van Nistelrooy, Ruud
Ruud van Nistelrooy was in scintillating form against Fulham in 2003, scoring all of the goals as Manchester United ran out 3-0 winners. The Dutchman clinically netted his second hat-trick of the season, which included a magnificent solo effort. Faced with a mass of white shirts when he picked up the ball near the halfway line, van Nistelrooy spotted a gap and exploited it superbly, beating six defenders as he charged into the box before producing a cool finish.
Best, George
George Best’s career highlight came in the 1968 European Cup Final at Wembley against Benfica. With the game tied at 1-1 going into extra-time, Best made the difference. Taking an exquisite first touch to beat the last defender, Best’s dummy allowed him to go around goalkeeper José Henrique to slot into an empty net. Two further late goals from Manchester United sealed a dramatic victory as they won the European Cup in their home country.
Carlos Puyol
Spain had a wealth of incredible attacking talent at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ but it was defender Carles Puyol who scored the crucial goal in the semi-final against Germany. In the 73rd minute, he was so determined to meet a corner that he jumped in the way of team-mate Gerard Piqué, who had looked destined to head it. Thankfully for them both, Puyol made a perfect connection and powered a header into the top corner, sending Spain into their first ever FIFA World Cup™ final.
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