ZURICH (AP) — American forward Heather O’Reilly is the only woman nominated for the Puskas Award for FIFA goal of the year, among 10 finalists along with Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi.
O’Reilly was nominated for her 25-yard goal against Colombia in the first round of the Women’s World Cup on July 2.
Rooney was picked for his bicycle kick in a Premier League match against Manchester City on Feb. 12, and Messi for his goal against Arsenal in a second-round, second-leg Champions League match on March 8, when he flicked up and over onrushing goalkeeper Manuel Almunia before volleying the ball into the net.
Users of FIFA.com and francefootball.fr websites can vote until Dec. 5. The winner will be announced Jan. 9.
