Joaquín Pereyra’s cheeky rabona in MLS could be a Puskás Award contender
Arjun Pillai August 24, 2026 08:46 AM

Saturday night delivered plenty of excitement for Major League Soccer fans, and Joaquín Pereyra produced a moment that is certain to attract plenty of attention.

Minnesota United had fallen behind after Timo Werner converted a penalty for the San Jose Earthquakes, but a flash of brilliance brought the match back level.

The 27-year-old Pereyra then pulled off an audacious rabona seemingly from nowhere, while turning in a circle at the same time.

The spectacular strike left Pereyra, his team-mates and even those on the bench stunned.

It may well end up being remembered as a contender for the 2026 Puskás Award.

Tyler Tate captured the moment in 2026 Getty Images photographs.

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