Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has won the 2024 FIFA Puskás Award for his spectacular overhead kick against Everton. 
The goal, which came during Manchester United's 3-0 victory at Goodison Park in November 2023, has been recognized as the most outstanding strike of the year.
Garnacho's acrobatic finish, drawing comparisons to some of football's greatest goals, was voted ahead of several other remarkable efforts from across the globe. The Puskás Award celebrates the best goal of the year, focusing on aesthetics, difficulty, and fair play.
Among the finalists for the 2024 award were:
- **Hassan Al-Haydos** (Qatar): A precise volley from a corner against China during the AFC Asian Cup.
- **Terry Antonis** (Australia): A stunning long-range strike near the halfway line in the A-League.
- **Yassine Benzia** (Algeria): A perfectly executed bicycle kick against South Africa.
- **Walter Bou** (Argentina): A brilliant overhead kick from distance in the Argentine Primera División.
- **Michaell Chirinos** (Honduras): A one-touch volley into the net during Copa América qualifying.
- **Federico Dimarco** (Italy): A lofted strike from distance in Serie A for Inter Milan.
- **Mohammed Kudus** (Ghana): A dazzling solo goal for West Ham in the UEFA Europa League.
- **Denis Omedi** (Uganda): A creative rabona strike in the Ugandan Super 8.
- **Paul Onuachu** (Nigeria): A backheel acrobatic goal in the Turkish Süper Lig.
- **Jaden Philogene** (England): An inventive rabona finish in the EFL Championship.
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