Amateur football in the spotlight! The third edition of the People's Puskás prize, created by the company VEO, will still reward the most beautiful goals scored in amateur football around the world. Eight goals registered in France are also pre -selected. It's up to you to vote!
The People's Puskás Prize leaves the front for a third edition. Since 2022, this prize has been fighting the idea that only the elite of football has been able to score extraordinary goals. A creation by Veo, an international company founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in video solutions dedicated to collective sports (capture, dissemination, sharing and analysis), above all for the amateur world.
Eight French goals in the 100 pre-finalists, two in the running for the final top 8
During this period of Coupe de France matches and before the return of the Champions League and its 8th finals, it is thus possible to vote and this until February 28 on Peoplespuskas.com/fr, for the top 8 of the most beautiful goals scored through the planet in amateur football. Eight French goals were selected in the 100 pre-finalists, out of 2183 goals shared by clubs across 36 countries, the achievements being of course various and varied (bicycles, volley, individual actions, etc.).
Coming from various territories – Pays de la Loire, Center Val de Loire, Grand Est, Mediterranean … – and highlighted by their respective regional leagues, these tricolor “bangers” will not fail to generate incomparable emotions among lovers of the round ball. The final phase, with the top 8, will start on March 3 until the 21st, the day of the big winner's announcement.
Amateur football in protagonist
After the success of previous editions, with media campaigns and a global vote, the prize rewarded in 2023 a Welsh amateur footballer, Mason Evans, praised by Robin Van Persie, a superb goal captivated 12 million people, this is therefore the People's Puskás prize again on the scene.
“Veo cameras immortalized more than 7 million goals in 2024. Not everyone could be seen by everyone, but all, at least, can be seen … and reviewed. And within Veo, we have seen enough to know that amateur football offers us goals that have their place in any top goals. This is why we all invite you, fans and practitioners from around the world, to nominate your favorite goals scored in 2024, regardless of the hitchhiker · EUR, regardless of the stadium, “notes the Veo press release, while Rob Scotland, head of brand & communications at Veo, summarizes global belief:” We believe that amateur football is the foundation of this sport. By rewarding the best amateur goals, we play our little part in the future of football ”.
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