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DOHA, QATAR (AP) \u2014 Scorpion Kick Lisbeth Obare<\/span>the most expensive player in women’s soccer history, Santiago Montiel’s long-range overhead shot won the FIFA award for best goal of last season on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Both players had their backs to the net when they scored the winning goal. Fans voted for Ovalle and Montiel to win the award. malta award<\/span> and Puskas Prize<\/span>respectively.<\/p>\n

During the Mexican League match between Tigres and Guadalajara, Aubale turned away from the goal, jumped in the air and flicked the ball with his heel.<\/p>\n

The women’s award is named after Brazilian great Marta, who is currently Aubale’s teammate at the Orlando Pride. Marta won the award last year and this year he scored a goal that was nominated by FIFA.<\/p>\n

Aubaje, also known as Jackie, moved from Tigres to Pride in August for a women’s world record transfer fee of $1.5 million.<\/p>\n

Montiel scored a goal for Independiente in Argentina’s Primera Divisi\u00f3n against Independiente Rivadavia. He jumped approximately 22 meters (yards) to meet the rebound of the ball after it was headed clear by a defender from a corner.<\/p>\n

FIFA will present its annual top prize at a private dinner in Doha on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the Intercontinental Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo.<\/p>\n

The Best Player and Best Coach awards for men’s and women’s soccer were scheduled to be announced later Tuesday. <\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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