Summary of Jordan Flores | CNN World Sport Interview | March 4th 2020
In a recent interview on CNN World Sport, the discussion centered around the impact of COVID-19 on sports, particularly in light of new measures announced by the Italian government. The interview featured Jordan Flores, a football player for Dundalk FC, who gained viral fame for scoring an incredible goal against Shamrock Rovers.
Flores described the build-up to his remarkable goal, emphasizing the strategic preparation during training, where he practiced a set piece that ultimately led to the goal. He recalled how the ball came to him in a challenging position, yet he managed to execute a perfect volley that found the back of the net. His reaction to the goal was one of disbelief, as he initially did not expect it to look as impressive as it did on camera.
The goal has received widespread acclaim, with many praising its quality and even suggesting it as a candidate for the FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of the year. Flores expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting the positive attention it brought to both himself and the league. He also mentioned his recovery from hip flexor surgery, which had taken place seven months prior, indicating that he is back to performing at a high level.
As he prepares for an upcoming match against Finn Harps, fans are eager to see if he can replicate his recent success.
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Notable Quotes
— 01:07 — « Football is the beautiful game and it belongs to all of us. You don't have to be called Ronaldo or Messi to make the headlines. »
— 01:26 — « It was all so quickly tipped as a candidate for the push kiss award, that's the prize given by FIFA for the best goal in the world. »
— 03:02 — « I just got a good connection to it and you know, that's all I was looking for, a good connection. »
— 03:39 — « It probably looked better on camera than it did in my head. »
— 04:21 — « It's put recognition for myself and for the league itself because there are quality players and good matches. »
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