The Puskas Award 2023 is likely to feel like somewhat of a damp squib. We've had some unworthy winners of the prize in the past (although let's not get into a heated debate about which goals exactly) but social media seem to be united in this year's probable winner.
Julio Enciso's rocket for Brighton against Manchester City on a balmy midweek evening on the south coast was a damn good goal, all right. But was it on par with some of the Puskas recipients of the past? Was it as good as Oli Giroud's scorpion kick? Zlatan Ibrahimovic's stunning acrobatic overhead swipe against England in 2012? James Rodriguez's swivelling volley at the 2014 World Cup?
