In 1997, Brazilian soccer player Roberto Carlos took a free kick from 35 meters against France that seemed to defy the laws of physics as it curved around a wall of defenders at an angle that seemed impossible.
This “miracle goal” led a team of French physicists to publish a study in the journal New Journal of Physics, in which they explained that the extreme spin and speed created a “spinning spiral of the ball” that overcame gravity and air resistance.
More from Ao Tanaka, who admits he thought about leaving Leeds United mid-season. A YouTube comment helped him bounce back from his toughest time at the club.
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A rare glimpse into the mind of Leeds United's enigmatic Japan international Ao Tanaka.
Interesting choice for his individual best performance of the season. I had him as a 7/10 and took flak for being too generous.
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James Justin exclusive interview.
- family stress last summer
- how he dealt with not starting
- Leeds United fans before and after
- Parenting
- looking back on his decision to move
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I’m sure a lot of you out there know long-time Leeds fan @_mollywhitmore and her dad Dave. This is terrible, and any help would be appreciated:
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