When we look back at the history of football, there are some moments that made this game the most popular sport on earth, from individual moments of brilliance, last minute winners, world class saves and shocking or controversial moments.

Here are the most iconic moments in the history of football from our point of view:

Pele's dummy miss against Uruguay, 1970 World Cup

If you want to pick one missed chance that you would love to see it in the back of the net, Pele’s brilliant dummy against Uruguay in the semi final of the FIFA world Cup 1970 would be it. The moment will remain iconic not only because of the brilliant technique of the dummy, but also because of the innovation and the creativity at that period of time.

Maradona's goal of the century v England, 1986 World Cup

The greatest goal in the history of the FIFA World Cup, and one the greatest goals in the history of football. Maradona picked up the ball from his own half, deceived Peter Beardsley and Peter Reid with a double pullback, then skipped pass Terry Butcher, Steve Hodge and Terry Finwick, then rounded Peter Shilton to put the ball in the back of the net.

Maradona's 'hand of God', 1986 World Cup

After England’s defense had managed to contain Diego Maradona for 50 minutes, the Argentinian magician managed to weave his way through two England defenders and attempted to play a one-two pass with Jorgi Valdano, but the latter couldn’t play the return pass, after Steve Hodge hooked the ball into the air towards Peter Shilton for an easy catch, but Maradona got the ball first with his fist to score one of the most controversial goals in the history of football.

Gordan Bank's greatest ever save, 1970 World Cup

Arguably the greatest save in the FIFA World Cup history, and it came after great team play from the best team in the world at that time. Brazil's Carlos Alberto started the build up with a great pass around Terry Cooper with the outside of his foot to Jairzinho who surged on to it before playing a great cross towards Pele. The legendary number 10 played a powerful header towards the goal before Gordon Banks somehow produced a miraculous one handed save to turn the ball over the bar

Higuita's scorpion kick, Colombia v England 1995

Although Rene Higuita was well know for his “risk taking” playing style, no body expected what he did in a friendly against England in 1995. Jamie Redknapp tried to launch a cross into the Colombian box, but the ball sailed towards Higuita and the linesman raised his flag for an offside. It was a simple ball for “El Loco” to make a simple catch and restart the game, but instead he dived forward and with his back arched like a scorpion tail, and kicked the ball with a perfectly-timed flick with both heels to produce a save that football fans will never forget.

Van Basten's stunning goal against USSR, 1988 Euro final

Netherlands seemed to be on their way to finally win their first title when they were leading USSR by 1-0 in the UEFA Euro 1988 final, before Marco Van Basten secured their lead in a spectacular fashion. Arnold Muhren played a long high pass towards Van Basten at the right side of the penalty box. Everyone expected the big striker to take a touch, but the Dutchman went for the first-time finish with a stunning volley over goalkeeper Lev Yashin and into the back of the net to stun everybody at the Olympiastadion in Munich, including the Dutch coach Rinus Michels.

Zidane's volley goal against Leverkusen in 2002

After finishing third in La Liga and losing the Copa del Rey final against Deportivo La Coruna, Real Madrid’s season would have been a disappointment if they lost the UEFA Champions League final against surprise finalists Bayer Leverkusen. Vicente del Bosque’s team was struggling against the brave Germans with the score at 1-1, but moments before halftime, Zinedine Zidane met a rushed lob by Roberto Carlos in the Leverkusen box with by a brilliant volley to smash the ball into the back of the net. That goal gave Real Madrid their 9^th UEFA Champions League title.

Zidane's headbutt against Materazzi, 2006 World Cup final

In 1998, Zinedine Zidane started to build his image as a football legend after scoring twice with his head against Brazil in final, leading France to win their only World Cup title. 8 years later the same head wrote a sad end to his great career after a moment of madness.

In extra time of the FIFA 2006 World Cup final against Italy, Zidane exchanged words with Italian defender Marco Materazzi before the Frenchman suddenly turned and astonishingly headbutted the Italian in his chest. Materazzi collapsed to the ground and referee Horacio Elizondo sent Zidane off. The French legend walked off the pitch, took a look at the World Cup trophy and took his last steps as a football professional.

Carlos Alberto's great team goal against Italy in 1970

Brazil turned the FIFA 1970 World Cup final into a carnival of their own, but they sealed their victory with arguably the greatest team goal in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Clodoaldo started the goal with a great piece of skill that took four Italian players out of the game, before passing it to Rivelino. The left winger played a curled pass to Jairzinho who drew two Italian players before feeding Pele with the ball at the edge of the box.

The legendary number 10 delayed the pass before rolling it to the path of Carlos Alerto who unleashed an unstoppable strike into Enrico Albertosi’s net.

Schumacher knocks out Battiston, 1982 World Cup semi final

The semi-final of the 1982 FIFA World Cup match between France and West Germany saw one of the ugliest moments of the history of the competition, which came in the 56^th minute of the match with the score at 1-1. Michel Platini released full-back Patrick Battiston with a brilliant pass, sending him one-on-one with goalkeeper Harald Schumacher. He went bravely for the ball before Schumacher jumped, turned and smashed Battiston in the face. Battiston was knocked unconscious and required immediate treatment, while Schumacher nonchalantly waited to re-start play with a goal-kick and wasn't even penalised for the incident.