Why Scoring an "Olimpico" Goal in Soccer is Almost Impossible

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  • 6 years ago
The "gol olimpico" or "Olympic goal" – an unassisted corner kick bent into goal – is one of the rarest in soccer. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez straps on his shin-guards to explore the shot's perfect mix of soccer science and skill.

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