Messi, Mane, Suarez, Russo: The 20 most ‘humiliating’ goals in football history

Alessia Russo’s sublime goal for England against Sweden was audacious to say the least. 

Russo has developed a reputation as a world-class super-sub at Euro 2022, and she proved so once again as England romped to a 4-0 victory at Bramall Lane –– securing their spot in the final. 

The Manchester United striker replaced Ellen White in the second half and scored her fourth goal of the competition, courtesy of a cheeky backheel, that not only caught the defender unaware but went through the legs of the despairing Hedvig Lindahl in goal. 

Russo’s stunning effort prompted one user on Twitter to ask which is the ‘most disrespectful’ goal in football history. 

With that in mind, we’ve scanned the archives and found 20 ‘humiliating’ goals that are well worth another look. 

Some of these goals range from ridiculous to outright ruthless, but we’ll let you be the judge of which is your favourite.

In honour of Russo’s goal, we’re kicking things off with Henry’s stunning backheel finish against Charlton in 2004. 

This was another to add to his portfolio of astonishing strikes and one that keeper Dean Kiely would rather forget. 

Thierry Henry VS Charlton Athletic, Premier League 04/05.pic.twitter.com/3a9ig1qwm1

There’s one thing leaving Sergio Ramos for dead, but humiliating the entire Spanish defence is an entirely different story. 

That’s exactly what Arjen Robben did in 2014 as he stunned the world champions at the time and left Iker Casillas on his backside. 

While this can hardly be considered a world-class finish by Hemp, it certainly classes under the topic of ‘humiliation.’ 

The Lionesses’ 20-0 win vs Latvia last year remains England’s biggest win ever and Hemp’s goal was the final nail in Latvia’s coffin. 

In truth, this list