Each of these happened once and still gets replayed years later: tributes, taunts and pure mischief, with the original clip linked under every option.
1Tardelli's ScreamMarco Tardelli ran shaking his head and screaming, fists at his chest, after scoring Italy's second goal in the 1982 World Cup final against West Germany. Video: youtube.com ↗1000pts
2Iniesta's Dani Jarque ShirtAndrés Iniesta revealed a T-shirt reading "Dani Jarque siempre con nosotros" after scoring the winner in the 2010 World Cup final, a tribute to his late friend from Espanyol. Video: youtube.com ↗820pts
3Mourinho's Touchline RunJosé Mourinho sprinted down the Old Trafford touchline with arms raised after Costinha's late goal knocked Manchester United out of the 2004 Champions League and sent Porto through. Video: youtube.com ↗670pts
4Chastain's Shirt OffBrandi Chastain pulled off her shirt and dropped to her knees after scoring the winning penalty for the USA in the 1999 Women's World Cup final shoot-out against China. Video: youtube.com ↗524pts
5Totti's "Vi ho purgato ancora"Totti revealed a T-shirt reading "Vi ho purgato ancora" ("I've purged you again") after scoring in Roma's 3-1 derby win over Lazio in April 1999. Video: youtube.com ↗524pts
6Balotelli's "Why Always Me?"Mario Balotelli lifted his shirt to show a T-shirt reading "Why always me?" after scoring in Manchester City's 6-1 win at Old Trafford in October 2011. Video: youtube.com ↗475pts
7Agüero's Shirt SwingSergio Agüero tore off his shirt and swung it overhead after his stoppage-time goal against QPR won Manchester City the 2011-12 Premier League title. Video: youtube.com ↗475pts
8Thuram's ThinkerLilian Thuram knelt with a finger on his chin like Rodin's Thinker after his second goal against Croatia in the 1998 World Cup semi-final, the only two goals of his 142 games for France. Video: youtube.com ↗419pts
9Maradona's Camera ScreamDiego Maradona ran to a pitchside camera and screamed into it after scoring against Greece at the 1994 World Cup, his last goal for Argentina. Video: youtube.com ↗419pts
10Alex Morgan's Tea SipAlex Morgan mimed sipping a cup of tea after scoring the USA's winner against England in the 2019 Women's World Cup semi-final, on her 30th birthday. Video: youtube.com ↗419pts
11Gazza's Dentist's ChairPaul Gascoigne lay on the grass while teammates squirted water into his mouth after his goal against Scotland at Euro 96, mocking the "dentist's chair" drinking stories from England's trip to Hong Kong. Video: youtube.com ↗355pts
12Ian Wright's "179"Ian Wright revealed a T-shirt reading "179 Just Done It" one goal too early, after only equalling Cliff Bastin's Arsenal record, then broke it minutes later in a hat-trick against Bolton in September 1997. Video: youtube.com ↗355pts
13Messi Shows His ShirtLionel Messi held his shirt up to the Bernabéu crowd after his stoppage-time winner against Real Madrid in April 2017, his 500th goal for Barcelona. Video: youtube.com ↗354pts
14Ronaldo's "Calma"Cristiano Ronaldo patted the air and told the Camp Nou "calma" after scoring Real Madrid's winner in April 2012, a result that swung the La Liga title. Video: youtube.com ↗354pts
15Rooney's KnockoutWayne Rooney mimed being knocked out after scoring against Tottenham in March 2015, weeks after a video leaked of him being floored by Phil Bardsley in a kitchen sparring session. Video: youtube.com ↗354pts
16Yekini in the NetRashidi Yekini clung to the goal net, arms through the mesh, shouting, after scoring Nigeria's first-ever World Cup goal against Bulgaria in 1994. Video: youtube.com ↗354pts
17Bebeto's Cradle RockBebeto rocked an imaginary baby with Romário and Mazinho after scoring against the Netherlands at the 1994 World Cup, days after his son was born; players still copy it to announce a birth. Video: youtube.com ↗354pts
18Eto'o's Old ManSamuel Eto'o hobbled to the corner flag bent like an old man after scoring for Chelsea against Tottenham in March 2014, a reply to José Mourinho's joke about his age. Video: youtube.com ↗354pts
19Grosso's Disbelief RunFabio Grosso ran off shaking his head after his 119th-minute goal against Germany in the 2006 World Cup semi-final, an echo of Tardelli in 1982. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
20Giggs Swings His ShirtRyan Giggs ran with his shirt off, swinging it overhead, after his solo goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
21Balotelli's Statue PoseMario Balotelli tore off his shirt and stood flexing, motionless, after his second goal against Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-final. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
22Adebayor's Run to Arsenal FansEmmanuel Adebayor sprinted the length of the pitch and slid on his knees in front of Arsenal's fans after scoring for Manchester City against his old club in September 2009. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
23England's Mannequin ChallengeJamie Vardy froze mid-celebration while Theo Walcott and Raheem Sterling held poses beside him after his goal against Spain at Wembley in November 2016, at the height of the mannequin challenge craze. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
24Gerrard Kisses the CameraSteven Gerrard kissed a TV camera lens after scoring a penalty in Liverpool's 4-1 win at Old Trafford in March 2009. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
25Stjarnan's FishingIceland's Stjarnan staged a fishing routine in 2010: one player reeled in a teammate who flopped across the grass like a caught fish. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
26Bullard's Team TalkJimmy Bullard sat his Hull teammates in a circle and wagged a finger at them after scoring at Manchester City in November 2009, mocking manager Phil Brown's on-pitch team talk at the same ground a season earlier. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
27Korea's Speed SkatingSouth Korea's players mimed short-track speed skaters after Ahn Jung-hwan's equaliser against the USA at the 2002 World Cup, a reference to Kim Dong-sung's disqualification at that year's Winter Olympics. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
28Fowler Sniffs the LineRobbie Fowler got down on the touchline and mimed sniffing it after scoring a penalty against Everton at Anfield in April 1999, a reply to taunts from Everton fans. Video: youtube.com ↗279pts
29Totti's Derby SelfieFrancesco Totti took a selfie with a phone in front of Roma's fans after scoring his second goal in the 2-2 Rome derby against Lazio in January 2015. Video: youtube.com ↗190pts
30Cantona's Collar-Up StareEric Cantona stood still, collar up, and slowly surveyed Old Trafford after chipping in a goal against Sunderland in December 1996. Video: youtube.com ↗190pts
31Finidi's DogFinidi George crawled to the corner flag on all fours and cocked his leg like a dog after scoring for Nigeria against Greece at the 1994 World Cup. Video: youtube.com ↗190pts
32Bellamy's Golf SwingCraig Bellamy swung an imaginary golf club after scoring for Liverpool at the Camp Nou in February 2007, days after reports that he had attacked John Arne Riise with a golf club on a team trip. Video: youtube.com ↗0pts
Photo credits
- Tardelli's Scream — P. T.75, rights holder, cropped
- Iniesta's Dani Jarque Shirt — cinekiff, rights holder, cropped
- Mourinho's Touchline Run — UEFA, rights holder, cropped
- Chastain's Shirt Off — KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco, rights holder, cropped
- Totti's "Vi ho purgato ancora" — Luca Martano, rights holder, cropped
- Balotelli's "Why Always Me?" — Premier League, rights holder, cropped
- Agüero's Shirt Swing — SUPERSOCCER, rights holder, cropped
- Thuram's Thinker — FIFA, rights holder, cropped
- Maradona's Camera Scream — Ludwig Rosenberg, rights holder, cropped
- Alex Morgan's Tea Sip — FIFA, rights holder, cropped
- Gazza's Dentist's Chair — gukbap, rights holder, cropped
- Ian Wright's "179" — Arsenal, rights holder, cropped
- Messi Shows His Shirt — Francesco Pirelli7, rights holder, cropped
- Ronaldo's "Calma" — FATHOM, rights holder, cropped
- Rooney's Knockout — TIANA JADE, rights holder, cropped
- Yekini in the Net — FIFA, rights holder, cropped
- Bebeto's Cradle Rock — freekick3596, rights holder, cropped
- Eto'o's Old Man — Champion, rights holder, cropped
- Grosso's Disbelief Run — felcom77, rights holder, cropped
- Giggs Swings His Shirt — The Emirates FA Cup, rights holder, cropped
- Balotelli's Statue Pose — Adnovosad, rights holder, cropped
- Adebayor's Run to Arsenal Fans — prime football, rights holder, cropped
- England's Mannequin Challenge — Charis Ar7, rights holder, cropped
- Gerrard Kisses the Camera — AxCVdi, rights holder, cropped
- Stjarnan's Fishing — hellyooh, rights holder, cropped
- Bullard's Team Talk — CelebrationFootball, rights holder, cropped
- Korea's Speed Skating — Essential Football Mix, rights holder, cropped
- Fowler Sniffs the Line — Son Got Samples 2, rights holder, cropped
- Totti's Derby Selfie — Sport Moments, rights holder, cropped
- Cantona's Collar-Up Stare — American Red Devils, rights holder, cropped
- Finidi's Dog — AJordan177, rights holder, cropped
- Bellamy's Golf Swing — Sky Sports Retro, rights holder, cropped
