Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has won the 2017 FIFA Puskas Award for his improvised backheel volley against Crystal Palace. The France international saw off competition from Venezuela women's international Deyna Castellanos and Baroka goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke with his stunning effort at Emirates Stadium on January 1. Giroud’s remarkable goal saw him meet Alexis Sanchez's cross with a remarkable and audacious volley that looped over his head and beat Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey via the crossbar. Speaking at the FIFA Best Awards ceremony at London Palladium, the 31-year-old dedicated the prize to his father. Congratulations, @_OlivierGiroud_!The Frenchman’s scorpion kick wins...
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