The Manchester City duo are on the 11-player shortlist for the prestigious annual prize which recognises the best goal scored in men or women’s football, at any level within the club or international game.
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Weir, who has been nominated for a Manchester derby strike for the second consecutive year, is in contention thanks to her delicate chip from the edge of the area in our 3-0 victory over Manchester United in February.
Mahrez joins her on the shortlist after a trademark goal for Algeria in an African Cup of Nations qualifying win against Zimbabwe last November.
Showcasing his superb touch, the 30-year-old controlled a sweeping cross field ball with the outside of his boot whilst on the move and turned his opposite number inside and out before firing a low effort past the goalkeeper.
The winner will be decided by an judging panel of footballing legends as well as a vote amongst fans from around the world and will be announced at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich on 17 January 2022.
Source : https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/riyad-mahrez-caroline-weir-puskas-award-2021-nominees-63773793
