Olivier Giroud wins FIFA's top goal award at London ceremony
Posted October 23, 2017 7:00 am
LONDON (AP) - The FIFA Best awards ceremony has opened with Olivier Giroud winning the goal award for his scorpion-style kick while playing for Arsenal.
The Puskas Award-winning goal from an overhead back-heeled strike came on New Year's Day in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.
The FIFA ceremony is at the Palladium Theater in London.
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