Clevedon goal ace Ollie is a global hit following FIFA recognition

By David Richardson

THUMBS UP: Ollie Babington celebrates his 45-yard wonderstrike which has gone viral and been recognised by FIFA
PICTURES: Clevedon Town

A TWEET from FIFA was the moment when Ollie Babington realised he’d done some seriously special.
The 34-year-old scored a 45- yard wonder goal for Clevedon Town last weekend which quickly went viral around the world.
It was picked up by football’s governing body, who broadcast the strike to their 14 million followers and hinted it could be a contender for their next Puskas Award.

“I thought some-one was on the wind-up in the group ch...

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