1. Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" (1986 World Cup)
A controversial and legendary moment—Maradona leaping to punch the ball into the net against England. The image of him celebrating afterward remains one of football’s most talked-about moments.
2. Diego Maradona’s "Goal of the Century" Celebration (1986 World Cup)
Just minutes after the "Hand of God," Maradona scored one of the greatest goals ever. The image of him sprinting away in celebration, arms wide, is legendary.
3. Pelé and Bobby Moore’s Embrace (1970 World Cup)
A beautiful moment of sportsmanship: Pelé and England captain Bobby Moore swapping jerseys after Brazil vs. England. It symbolized respect and mutual admiration between two greats.
4. Zinedine Zidane’s Headbutt (2006 World Cup Final)
The shocking moment when Zidane headbutted Marco Materazzi in his final professional game. The image of Zidane walking past the World Cup trophy after being sent off is unforgettable.
5. Roger Milla’s Dance Celebration (1990 World Cup)
Cameroon’s Roger Milla celebrating with his signature dance at the corner flag became an iconic symbol of joy in football.
6. Andrés Iniesta’s Tribute Celebration (2010 World Cup Final)
After scoring the winning goal for Spain, Iniesta lifted his shirt to reveal a tribute to Dani Jarque, a late Spanish footballer. A moment of both triumph and deep emotion.
7. Lionel Messi Holding the World Cup (2022 World Cup)
After years of heartbreak, Messi finally won the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar. The image of him lifting the trophy in a golden robe is one of the most iconic in recent football history.
8. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Airborne Bicycle Kick (2018 UCL vs. Juventus)
A moment of pure athleticism—Ronaldo’s perfect bicycle kick for Real Madrid, captured in mid-air, is an image that defines his greatness.
9. Geoff Hurst’s "Was it Over the Line?" Goal (1966 World Cup Final)
The debated image of Geoff Hurst’s shot bouncing off the crossbar and being awarded as a goal in England’s only World Cup win remains a subject of discussion to this day.
10. Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Celebration
Pelé being lifted by his teammates after Brazil’s dominant 4-1 win in the final against Italy remains one of the most joyful images in football history.
11. Paolo Rossi Celebrating Against Brazil (1982 World Cup)
After scoring a hat-trick in Italy’s stunning 3-2 win over Brazil, Rossi’s celebration became an image of World Cup folklore.
12. David Beckham’s Redemption Free Kick (2001 vs. Greece)
The image of Beckham, arms raised, after scoring the last-minute free kick to send England to the 2002 World Cup is one of his career’s defining moments.
13. Marco Tardelli’s Emotional Celebration (1982 World Cup Final)
His passionate, almost tearful celebration after scoring for Italy in the final is one of the most emotional moments in football history.
14. Luis Suárez’s Handball vs. Ghana (2010 World Cup)
A dramatic moment—Suárez stopping Ghana’s last-minute shot with his hand, leading to a missed penalty and Uruguay’s eventual win. The image of Suárez celebrating after Ghana’s miss is infamous.
15. Johan Cruyff’s Iconic Turn (1974 World Cup)
The legendary image of Cruyff executing the "Cruyff Turn" against Sweden, leaving his defender completely fooled.
16. Mario Götze’s Winning Goal (2014 World Cup Final)
The moment Götze controlled the ball and volleyed it into the net to win the World Cup for Germany, captured perfectly in images.
17. France’s World Cup Win (1998 & 2018)
Zidane being carried on his teammates’ shoulders in 1998 and Pogba leading celebrations in 2018 are defining images of French football history.
18. Sergio Agüero’s Title-Winning Goal (2012 Premier League)
The wild celebration after Agüero’s last-second goal to win Manchester City’s first Premier League title is one of the greatest moments in club football history.
19. The "Battle of Santiago" (1962 World Cup)
An infamous moment—Chilean and Italian players fighting in one of the most violent games in World Cup history.
20. Mohamed Salah’s Champions League Final Celebration (2019)
The image of Salah dropping to his knees after scoring in the U
CL final for Liverpool captured his redemption story after heartbreak in 2018.
