Video: Rodriguez’s World Cup wonder goal wins Puskas Award

Relive the magic of the World Cup with this clip after James Rodriguez’s sensational strike against Uruguay was named the best goal of 2014.

The Colombia star was awarded the FIFA Puskas Award at the Ballon d’Or gala in Zurich on Monday evening, narrowly beating underdog Stephanie Roche to the title.

Roche was hoping to be named the first female winner of the coveted award for her stunning goal for Peamount United against Wexford Youths Women, which went viral last year with over six million views online.

But she just missed out to the Real Madrid flyer, who claimed 42 per cent of the public vote to Roche’s 33 per cent.

Robin van Persie’s inspired diving header for Holland was also included in the three-strong shortlist, with the Manchester United striker coming third with 11 per cent of the 3.3 million votes cast.

Check out all three goals and let us know if you think they should have voted differently...

SECOND PLACE - Stephanie Roche

THIRD PLACE - Robin van Persie