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Most of us have probably seen the ALS ice bucket challenge. Back in 2014, many of the celebrities and sports stars around the world helped raise awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, by filiming a viral video of them getting doused by a bucket of ice water and challenging other friend to do the same.

Soccer players of now and the past have teamed up for a new challenge. As part of Global Goals, which aims to raise awareness for the sustainable development goals off the pitch, the #DizzyGoals challenge was created.

Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale was chosen to be the first to take on the challenge. But before we show you how the Welsh international fared, let's explain the rules.

  1. Find two soccer balls and a goal
  2. Line up the balls at least 20 feet apart.
  3. Put your hand on the ball and spin around it 13 times.
  4. Run to the other ball and try to shoot a goal
  5. Share your video on social media using the hashtag #dizzygoals.
  6. Tag three friends to join in and try and score their own dizzy goal.

Spin 13 times? Can't imagine this would end well. But at least it's for a good cause. Here is how it turned out for Bale:

Quality time with my mates filming my #Dizzygoals for @TheGlobalGoals https://t.co/aBIvhsnUrj

— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) August 20, 2015

It doesn't look easy, but it does kind of look fun. Bale's buddy made one, but the others were nowhere close. 

How did the players from his former club, Tottenham Hotspurs, fare?

What about former Barcelona and Spurs striker Gary Lineker?

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer gave it a go, too, but it didn't end well.

And how about Jordon Ibe and Joe Gomez of Liverpool?

Ibe did well but didn't make it. Gomez didn't even get a shot off. 

Here's a little more information on the Global Goals, and what they seek (via their website):

On Sept. 25th 2015, 193 world leaders will commit to 17 Global Goals to achieve three extraordinary things in the next 15 years. End extreme poverty. Fight inequality and injustice. Fix climate change. The Global Goals for sustainable development could get these things done. In all countries. For all people.

Here are those 17 goals:

  1. Poverty
  2. No hunger
  3. Good health
  4. Quality education
  5. Gender equality
  6. Clean water/sanitation
  7. Renewable energy
  8. Good jobs/economic growth
  9. Innovation and infrastructure
  10. Reduced inequalities
  11. Sustainable cities and communities
  12. Responsible consumption
  13. Climate action
  14. Life water below
  15. Life on land
  16. Peace and justice
  17. Partnerships for the goals

Are you up for the challenge?

Bale
Bale with a curious pose. (Twitter screengrab)