When it comes to "One Ball of God", who do you think of first?

In football, a sport that is attracting attention around the world, some goals have exceeded the scope of victory or defeat, become a turning point in the players' personal destiny, and become an eternal classic in the hearts of fans. They not only define a game, but also define an era and even a player's entire career.

Today we don’t talk about team tactics, not about data models, but only about those moments when “one goal is the god”, and those decisive moments that have since made the player go from “who is he” to “he is here”.

On August 17, 1996, Manchester United challenged Wimbledon away. As the game was approaching the end, a thin and tall young man shot from the goal close to the center circle. The ball flew high, crossed the goalkeeper and hung directly on the goal.

This kick was like thunder splitting the British arena. The world truly remembered Beckham's name for the first time. He was 21 years old that year. This half-time shot not only made him famous overnight, but also laid the groundwork for his later business empire, his heartthrob status, and Real Madrid's No. 7 jersey. Beckham's skills are not the most gorgeous, but his accuracy, professionalism, discipline and sense of camera make the picture of the goal still replayed repeatedly today. Some people say that kick was his first conversation with the world.

On May 13, 2012, Manchester City played against QPR. The suspense of the last moment of the Premier League championship is still there, and Manchester United has ended the game early, waiting to see if the Blue Moon will lose its chain again. In the fourth minute of injury time, Aguero received the ball in the penalty area, flashed, dunked, and shot angrily, and the ball penetrated into the goal. The Etihad Stadium was instantly boiling. That goal completely rewritten Manchester City's fate and also made a small Argentine striker.

From that moment on, "Aguerooooo!" became the most classic commentary in the Premier League and also part of his statue inscription. That goal not only brought the Premier League championship, but also made Aguero from South American demon to the Blue Moon Legend. Compared to Messi's attention, Aguero walked more lonely and more tenaciously. That kick was the most dazzling proof of his hardships.

June 29, 2008, Vienna, the European Cup final, Spain vs. Germany. In the 33rd minute, Xavi made an accurate pass from the midfield. Torres suddenly started and used his speed to overwhelm. Facing the goalkeeper, he shot into the net with a slight shot. This goal ended Spain's 44-year championship drought and completely changed Torres's life trajectory.

As Atletico Madrid golden boy, he has already shined in La Liga, but it was the winning one-goal stage of the national team that the whole world truly knew him. From that goal, Torres entered the hearts of Liverpool fans and won the fifth place in the Golden Ball Awards. Behind that kick is the prologue of Spain's ball-handling era and the starting point of Torres' golden years.

In the 2014 World Cup group stage, the Netherlands faced the defending champion Spain. As the first half was about to end, Blind sent a precise long pass from the left, Van Persie started, jumped up, jumped to the top, and the ball flew into the goal. The whole action is as elegant as slow motion replay, and is known as the representative work of "King of the Sky". This goal completely awakened the sleeping Netherlands and announced to the world that Van Persie's peak state.

After this game, Van Persie not only became the contender for the best goal in the World Cup, but also confirmed his core position as the "Netherlands captain". This goal symbolizes not only the ultimate in technology, but also the perfect combination of consciousness, running and timing. Van Persie does not have the physical talent of Ronaldo, nor is it as talented as Messi, but he uses this ball to tell the world: I am the top scorer of this era.

In 2004, Ajax played against NAC Breda, a Swedish striker named Ibrahimovic, started dribbling the ball from near the center circle, dribbling one, two, three... The opponent's defender was almost at a loss, and finally he calmly pushed the ball in front of the goal. The audience was in an uproar. This is not football, this is art. At that moment, Ibrahimovic jumped from a rebellious young man to a "Swedish prodigy" in the European media.

He is tall and has long legs but flexible feet, and has an incredible coordination. This magical performance also laid the foundation for him to travel through European giants since then. He could be as confident as narcissistic, but the calm eyes after the goal were his unique statement. From then on, he became Ibrahimovic without a last name or an unnecessary explanation.

In the 2006 World Cup, Zidane staged a spoon penalty in the final, but what is most remembered is the "Flying Fairy from the Sky" against Leverkusen in the 2002 Champions League final. Carlos made a cross from the left, Qi Zu volleyed with his left foot, and the ball flew into the dead corner of the goal. This ball has a strong artistic atmosphere, comparable to the perfect turn on the ballet stage.

That is not only a reflection of technology, but also a presentation of his elegant football philosophy. This is not a victory of power, but a control of rhythm and space. After this ball, no one questioned Zidane's value, status and achievements. In this way, he left an indelible mark in Real Madrid's history.

In the 1998 World Cup, 18-year-old Michael Irving dribbled the ball from near the midfield and scored a goal that was amazing after passing three players in a row. That year he was just a young player at Liverpool, but he conquered the whole world with speed, calmness and confidence.

This goal not only helped England advance, but also made him the most shining new star in that World Cup. Irving's career started high and fell, but no one can forget his heroic appearance on that midsummer night. After this goal, he won the Golden Boy reputation and eventually won the Golden Ball Award.

In 2002, Ronaldo scored twice in the World Cup final against Germany, but what best reflects his "alien" character was the long-distance raid against Compostella during the Barcelona period in 1996. He dribbled the ball from the backcourt, passed five people in a row, and finally calmly scored..

This ball demonstrates his terrifying explosiveness, speed and extraordinary ability. At that moment, the world knew that this was not a routine operation of human beings, he was another species. In that era, Ronaldo was an unsolvable existence. Before his knee injury, he almost changed the game alone.

In the 2007 Champions League match against Porto, Ronaldo took a long shot from 35 meters away, and the ball flew into the dead corner of the goal like a missile. At that time, he had just gained a foothold at Manchester United, and this goal showed his shooting strength, accuracy and courage.

Since then, he has continuously copied the world waves and formed his own unique goal tag. This goal is not only a goal, but also a symbol of ambition. He wants to be the world's number one, and he has indeed done it.

In 2011, Messi performed a classic in the Cup against Real Madrid: he took the ball near the center circle, passed five people in a row, and scored into the penalty area. The ball almost replicated Maradona's miracle.

Messi does not have Ronaldo's explosive power, but his control in the narrow space and calm judgment in rhythm changes make this goal a reflection of his skill set. After this goal, no one questioned Messi's historical status anymore. He doesn't need to express it in words, he uses his feet to write poems on the court.

Their "one goal" is not accidental, but a concentrated reflection of hard practice, concentration and belief over the years. That ball is the key to the door of fate and the way they prove themselves to the world. Their names shine with this moment and are immortalized by this persistence.

Everyone who loves football may remember the shouting in front of the TV that moment and the stillness of the stadium at that second. It is these goals that constitute the entire reason we love.

Their one goal has made our lifelong memory.