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Robin Van Persie vs SpainRobin Van Persie vs Spain
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Carlos Alberto vs ItalyCarlos Alberto vs Italy
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Iniesta vs NetherlandsIniesta vs Netherlands
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James Rodriguez vs UruguayJames Rodriguez vs Uruguay
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Gerd Muller vs NetherlandsGerd Muller vs Netherlands
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Maradona vs EnglandMaradona vs England
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Let’s Play it Hard…

The signing of this ‘superstar’ isThe signing of this ‘superstar’ is
said to be the main driving forcesaid to be the main driving force
behind the construction ofbehind the construction of
something ‘new’ which in duesomething ‘new’ which in due
course has hosted among othercourse has hosted among other
matches – a FIFA World Cup SFmatches – a FIFA World Cup SF
match, two UEFA CL finalmatch, two UEFA CL final
matches and the footballmatches and the football
competition at the Olympics.competition at the Olympics.
Who was this superstar?Who was this superstar?
What was being constructed?What was being constructed?
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Ladislao Kubala & Nou CampLadislao Kubala & Nou Camp
(of Barcelona FC)
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Harold Edward was an English professionalHarold Edward was an English professional
footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Footballfootballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football
League for Charlton Athletic, Aldershot and DerbyLeague for Charlton Athletic, Aldershot and Derby
County. Later on, he represented an England XI onceCounty. Later on, he represented an England XI once
in 1935 against an Anglo-Scot team in a friendly gamein 1935 against an Anglo-Scot team in a friendly game
for the King George V Jubilee Trust Fund.for the King George V Jubilee Trust Fund.
Despite not so impressive playing career, why shouldDespite not so impressive playing career, why should
the quiz-buffs remember him?the quiz-buffs remember him?
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Harry Wright - India’s first foreign coachHarry Wright - India’s first foreign coach
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In a strange twist of fate, thisIn a strange twist of fate, this
gentleman won, both, thegentleman won, both, the
promotion and EPL title onpromotion and EPL title on
the same day.the same day.
Who is he? And, how bothWho is he? And, how both
these things happen?these things happen?
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Belgian Ritchie De Laet, member of LeicesterBelgian Ritchie De Laet, member of Leicester
City FC has been loaned to MiddleboroughCity FC has been loaned to Middleborough
who has been promoted this seasonwho has been promoted this season
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““If that’s all that’s wrong with him (X), I’ll pay himIf that’s all that’s wrong with him (X), I’ll pay him
the crowns”the crowns” – uttered Y when being reminded of his– uttered Y when being reminded of his
deeds in the ground earlier on that day. Though heavilydeeds in the ground earlier on that day. Though heavily
criticised for this insensitive comment, the wholecriticised for this insensitive comment, the whole
incident was duly ‘forgiven and forgotten’. However, Xincident was duly ‘forgiven and forgotten’. However, X
said that he would hold a distance of at least 40 meterssaid that he would hold a distance of at least 40 meters
from Y, henceforth.from Y, henceforth.
Which on-field-incident, involving X & Y , was theWhich on-field-incident, involving X & Y , was the
cause of all these subsequent comments?cause of all these subsequent comments?
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Harald Schumacher - Patrick Battiston collisionHarald Schumacher - Patrick Battiston collision
in 1982 WC semifinal matchin 1982 WC semifinal match
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An unique wayAn unique way
to cheer forto cheer for
both the teamsboth the teams
playing on theplaying on the
field …..whyfield …..why
did thatdid that
elderly ladyelderly lady
decide to weardecide to wear
thatthat
t-shirt duringt-shirt during
Euro-2016?Euro-2016?
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Mother of Xhaka-brothersMother of Xhaka-brothers
Granit (Swiss) & Taulant (Albania)Granit (Swiss) & Taulant (Albania)
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Cesare Luis Menotti, the World Cup winning coachCesare Luis Menotti, the World Cup winning coach
of the 1978 Argentine team, thanked profusely toof the 1978 Argentine team, thanked profusely to
another group of achievers. In a ‘thank you note’, heanother group of achievers. In a ‘thank you note’, he
wrote that their attacking and innovative stylewrote that their attacking and innovative style
inspired Menotti a lot.inspired Menotti a lot.
Who were being thanked by Menotti?Who were being thanked by Menotti?
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1978 World Cup winning1978 World Cup winning
Pakistan Hockey TeamPakistan Hockey Team
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The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe deThe Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de
l’Europe Centrale or Central European Cup, was onel’Europe Centrale or Central European Cup, was one
of the first international major Europeanof the first international major European
tournaments for club sides. The tournament,tournaments for club sides. The tournament,
discontinued after 1992 was won maximum times bydiscontinued after 1992 was won maximum times by
Vasas Budapest (6 times).Vasas Budapest (6 times).
Which team won the 1960 edition?Which team won the 1960 edition?
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HungaryHungary
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As per some sources, during the 1930’s, Salford RLFCAs per some sources, during the 1930’s, Salford RLFC
used to play football in France to make the gameused to play football in France to make the game
popular among the locals. That venture was a hugepopular among the locals. That venture was a huge
hit and the crowd got involved at a large number.hit and the crowd got involved at a large number.
Why should the football fanatics remember thoseWhy should the football fanatics remember those
matches played by Salford?matches played by Salford?
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Reason behind MU’s nicknameReason behind MU’s nickname
‘‘Red Devils’Red Devils’
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The picteresque Hotel du Golf Barrierre in DeauvilleThe picteresque Hotel du Golf Barrierre in Deauville
was the base for the Croatian team during the ongoingwas the base for the Croatian team during the ongoing
Euro-2016.Euro-2016.
Since 1923, this hotel has seen a huge no. of touristsSince 1923, this hotel has seen a huge no. of tourists
because of a ‘girl with the anxious eyes’.because of a ‘girl with the anxious eyes’.
What happened on 1923?What happened on 1923?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Setting of the Agatha Christie novelSetting of the Agatha Christie novel
‘‘The Murder on the Links’The Murder on the Links’
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The gentleman (A) achieved a FIFA WC record in a lateThe gentleman (A) achieved a FIFA WC record in a late
‘50s edition. The similar feat in the Olympics is recorded‘50s edition. The similar feat in the Olympics is recorded
by Ferenc Bene of Hungary in the 1964 Tokyoby Ferenc Bene of Hungary in the 1964 Tokyo
Olympics.Olympics.
Which record is being talked about? Which record is being talked about?
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A A

Scoring maximum goals in a single editionScoring maximum goals in a single edition
of the World Cup / Olympicsof the World Cup / Olympics
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13 in 1958 12 in 1964

First played on 9 Feb, 1917 and the latest one on 9 Feb,First played on 9 Feb, 1917 and the latest one on 9 Feb,
2016, one of the most fierce derbies in the world is2016, one of the most fierce derbies in the world is
played between the clubs ranked 1played between the clubs ranked 1stst
(the Red Devils) andand
22ndnd
(the White Knight) of the 20of the 20thth
Century of a particularCentury of a particular
continent. Usually the local officials are not entrustedcontinent. Usually the local officials are not entrusted
with the fixture, with foreign referees instead broughtwith the fixture, with foreign referees instead brought
in for that particular fixture.in for that particular fixture.
Which 2 teams compete in that derby?Which 2 teams compete in that derby?
For what non-sporting reason, these hugely popularFor what non-sporting reason, these hugely popular
matches in the 2012-13 season were cancelled?matches in the 2012-13 season were cancelled?
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Cairo Derby between Al Ahly FC - Zemalek FC &Cairo Derby between Al Ahly FC - Zemalek FC &
it was cancelled due to Tahrir Square Agitationit was cancelled due to Tahrir Square Agitation
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The Lion City Cup, a first of it’s type competition, wasThe Lion City Cup, a first of it’s type competition, was
founded by the Football Association of Singapore infounded by the Football Association of Singapore in
1977. The chief-guest of the 1982 edition was so1977. The chief-guest of the 1982 edition was so
impressed with the whole concept that he immediatelyimpressed with the whole concept that he immediately
proposed to do something similar.proposed to do something similar.
The outcome, inspired by the original, will see it’s 17The outcome, inspired by the original, will see it’s 17thth
edition during the next year. But the original one isedition during the next year. But the original one is
trying to revive it’s lost glory.trying to revive it’s lost glory.
The Lion City Cup acted as the inspiration for what?The Lion City Cup acted as the inspiration for what?
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FIFA U-17 World CupFIFA U-17 World Cup
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Anna Stachurska, a noted karateka, has won threeAnna Stachurska, a noted karateka, has won three
medals in the World Championships, six medals in themedals in the World Championships, six medals in the
European Championships and 29 medals in NationalEuropean Championships and 29 medals in National
Championships. Now a physical fitness trainer,Championships. Now a physical fitness trainer,
nutrition specialist and avid blogger, she posted hernutrition specialist and avid blogger, she posted her
husband’s childhood photo which almost broke thehusband’s childhood photo which almost broke the
internet, just a few months ago.internet, just a few months ago.
Identify her husband.Identify her husband.
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Wife Husband

Robert LewandowskiRobert Lewandowski
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Australian football team played a match on 3Australian football team played a match on 3rdrd
Sep, 1938Sep, 1938
at the Sydney Showground which they won 5-3.at the Sydney Showground which they won 5-3.
What is the significance of that match?What is the significance of that match?
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First international match playedFirst international match played
by Indian football teamby Indian football team
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Headquartered in Modena, Italy, the company isHeadquartered in Modena, Italy, the company is
named after the ___ brothers who founded it in 1961.named after the ___ brothers who founded it in 1961.
The company that used to produce books, comics,The company that used to produce books, comics,
magazines and other items really became popular aftermagazines and other items really became popular after
the 1970 Mexico World Cup where they introduced athe 1970 Mexico World Cup where they introduced a
new technology which ultimately became a benchmark.new technology which ultimately became a benchmark.
Which company, associated with our childhood days, isWhich company, associated with our childhood days, is
this?this?
(Clue – The name will surely remind the Indians about a mystic)(Clue – The name will surely remind the Indians about a mystic)
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PaniniPanini
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently said that one ofLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently said that one of
his big goals is to ‘make the people happy’ whichhis big goals is to ‘make the people happy’ which
touched a vital chord of every Red’s fans as similartouched a vital chord of every Red’s fans as similar
words are very much part of the Liverpool F.C. legend.words are very much part of the Liverpool F.C. legend.
Klopp’s pose during the proceedings also hinted at howKlopp’s pose during the proceedings also hinted at how
much Klopp valued this legacy.much Klopp valued this legacy.
The statement and the pose were said to be a tribute toThe statement and the pose were said to be a tribute to
whom/what?whom/what?
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Bill ShanklyBill Shankly
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How did the players of the Ajax Amsterdam decided toHow did the players of the Ajax Amsterdam decided to
celebrate their final home game of the 2015-seasoncelebrate their final home game of the 2015-season
against Cambuur which fell on the second sunday inagainst Cambuur which fell on the second sunday in
May?May?
(Ajax won the match 3-0)(Ajax won the match 3-0)
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They decided to walk in holding theirThey decided to walk in holding their
Mother’s hand as it was Mothers’ DayMother’s hand as it was Mothers’ Day
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Originally built as a horseshoe, it has gone throughOriginally built as a horseshoe, it has gone through
many changes in the later years. One of the mostmany changes in the later years. One of the most
decorated soccer venues in the world, it is one of thedecorated soccer venues in the world, it is one of the
two venues in a very illustrated list. If we considertwo venues in a very illustrated list. If we consider
hosting of another global event during the 1980s, then ithosting of another global event during the 1980s, then it
will become the sole entrant in that list.will become the sole entrant in that list.
Which stadium is this?Which stadium is this?
Also, which 1980s event is being hinted at?Also, which 1980s event is being hinted at?
(vis – next slide)
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Rose Bowl, Pasadena & 1984 LA OlympicsRose Bowl, Pasadena & 1984 LA Olympics
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Julian, who played as the centre-half, representedJulian, who played as the centre-half, represented
Indian women’s football team from 1978 to 1984. SheIndian women’s football team from 1978 to 1984. She
even became the vice-captain in 1981. She was also aeven became the vice-captain in 1981. She was also a
part of the 1981-Asian Championship bronze-winningpart of the 1981-Asian Championship bronze-winning
team.team.
Despite, all her sporting exploits, her husband usuallyDespite, all her sporting exploits, her husband usually
hogs all the limelight.hogs all the limelight.
Name her husband.Name her husband.
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Armando ColacoArmando Colaco
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Interestingly, he made his national team debut as a leftInterestingly, he made his national team debut as a left
winger against Norway on 24 April 1996. Though partwinger against Norway on 24 April 1996. Though part
of the squad for Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup, heof the squad for Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup, he
had to wait until Euro 2000 for first-choice status.had to wait until Euro 2000 for first-choice status.
Unfortunately, he was dropped after a blunder in theUnfortunately, he was dropped after a blunder in the
opening 0–1 loss to Norway and did not playopening 0–1 loss to Norway and did not play
afterwards. But he was moderately successful in hisafterwards. But he was moderately successful in his
club career.club career.
Why has he been in news in the recent times?Why has he been in news in the recent times?
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Jose Francisco Molina – new coach of ATKJose Francisco Molina – new coach of ATK
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Subrata PalSubrata Pal
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Mohammed SalimMohammed Salim
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Gurpreet Singh SandhuGurpreet Singh Sandhu
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Sunil ChhetriSunil Chhetri
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Renedy SinghRenedy Singh
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In the late 80’s, the Italian Club ‘Napoli’ had a dreamIn the late 80’s, the Italian Club ‘Napoli’ had a dream
trio who were called by the name ‘MaGiCa’ (thoughtrio who were called by the name ‘MaGiCa’ (though
it did not give them results true to its potential).it did not give them results true to its potential).
Who were the MaGiCa’s?Who were the MaGiCa’s?
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Maradona-Giordano-CarecaMaradona-Giordano-Careca
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In a recent interview, he talked about his upbringing andIn a recent interview, he talked about his upbringing and
his family. He said that his entire family was into handball.his family. He said that his entire family was into handball.
He himself was into it and decided at the last moment toHe himself was into it and decided at the last moment to
join football. He was one of the youngest players ever in ajoin football. He was one of the youngest players ever in a
domestic handball match in his country, making 3domestic handball match in his country, making 3
appearances when he was aged only 15. But by the time heappearances when he was aged only 15. But by the time he
reached 17, he had opted for football and joined some clubreached 17, he had opted for football and joined some club
in The Netherlands.in The Netherlands.
His handball background proving to be very successful inHis handball background proving to be very successful in
his present team’s endeavours.his present team’s endeavours.
Who and what are we talking about?Who and what are we talking about?
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Aron Gunnarsson, and the throw-in tacticsAron Gunnarsson, and the throw-in tactics
of the Iceland in recent ‘Euro’of the Iceland in recent ‘Euro’
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These are the lyrics of a song which was the official anthemThese are the lyrics of a song which was the official anthem
of a team in the 1996 European Championships. (Just a fewof a team in the 1996 European Championships. (Just a few
lines) :--lines) :--
‘‘So many jokes, so many sneersSo many jokes, so many sneers
But all those “oh so near’s”But all those “oh so near’s”
Wear you down, through the yearsWear you down, through the years
But I still see that tackle by _____But I still see that tackle by _____
And when _____ scored, _____ belting the ballAnd when _____ scored, _____ belting the ball
And ______ dancing.’And ______ dancing.’
The last line refers to a famous incident of a player whoThe last line refers to a famous incident of a player who
danced with the Jules Rimet Trophy in one hand and hisdanced with the Jules Rimet Trophy in one hand and his
false teeth on the other hand.false teeth on the other hand.
Who?Who? (vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Nobby StilesNobby Stiles
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These are 3 fictional books on football by probably theThese are 3 fictional books on football by probably the
greatest Bengali writer of sports and sports fiction.greatest Bengali writer of sports and sports fiction.
Name all the 3 books and the writer.Name all the 3 books and the writer.
(Out of 4, 3 correct answers will give you half points)(Out of 4, 3 correct answers will give you half points)
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He was the first man inHe was the first man in
history to win domestic titleshistory to win domestic titles
in four different countries, andin four different countries, and
he achieved all this despitehe achieved all this despite
being a heavy drinker andbeing a heavy drinker and
chain smoker throughout hischain smoker throughout his
career. Some considers thiscareer. Some considers this
Argentine to be greater thanArgentine to be greater than
Maradona, Di Stefano andMaradona, Di Stefano and
Messi.Messi.
Who is this legend?Who is this legend?
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Jose Manuel MorenoJose Manuel Moreno
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He is currently the captain of both the teams that heHe is currently the captain of both the teams that he
plays for (one of them is in Euro’16). But while as a kidplays for (one of them is in Euro’16). But while as a kid
in Hednesford Town, he struggled a lot and workedin Hednesford Town, he struggled a lot and worked
many small jobs in order to support himself. Hemany small jobs in order to support himself. He
captained his country for the first time against Scotlandcaptained his country for the first time against Scotland
and he also runs a charity for street children.and he also runs a charity for street children.
Who?Who?
(One additional clue: This American actress is his namesake.)(One additional clue: This American actress is his namesake.)
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Ashley WilliamsAshley Williams
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This battle was fought between the South AfricanThis battle was fought between the South African
Republic & the Orange Free State on one hand andRepublic & the Orange Free State on one hand and
British forces on the other hand, during the SecondBritish forces on the other hand, during the Second
Boer War campaign, near the city of Ladysmith ‘on aBoer War campaign, near the city of Ladysmith ‘on a
hilltop’ along the Tugela River, Natal from 23–24hilltop’ along the Tugela River, Natal from 23–24
January 1900. It resulted in Boer’s victory.January 1900. It resulted in Boer’s victory.
This battle has given a name to something particularlyThis battle has given a name to something particularly
related to English football.related to English football.
What?What?
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Battle of Spion KopBattle of Spion Kop
(Spion Kop or Kop for short is a colloquial name or(Spion Kop or Kop for short is a colloquial name or
term for a number of terraces and stands at sportsterm for a number of terraces and stands at sports
stadiums attended by hardcore fans, particularlystadiums attended by hardcore fans, particularly
in the United Kingdom)in the United Kingdom)
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The word (a) came into prominent use in Football becauseThe word (a) came into prominent use in Football because
the founders of a few clubs in the 19th century had thisthe founders of a few clubs in the 19th century had this
romantic sense which they wanted to portray that they are aromantic sense which they wanted to portray that they are a
group of travelling gentlemen who play mainly for pleasuregroup of travelling gentlemen who play mainly for pleasure
rather than to win.rather than to win.
On the contrary, another word (b) came into footballOn the contrary, another word (b) came into football
because a group of people wanted to convey that they wantbecause a group of people wanted to convey that they want
to move around in search of plunder, which in footballto move around in search of plunder, which in football
means trophies and glory. This same term is also usedmeans trophies and glory. This same term is also used
officially in military circles, giving the sense of order andofficially in military circles, giving the sense of order and
precision.precision.
Which two words?Which two words?
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WanderersWanderers
(Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wycombe Wanderers(Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wycombe Wanderers
and Bolton Wanderers)and Bolton Wanderers)
RangersRangers
(Glasgow Rangers, Queen's Park Rangers)(Glasgow Rangers, Queen's Park Rangers)
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When coach PK Banerjee was explaining to the playersWhen coach PK Banerjee was explaining to the players
that they have to be defensive, this striker stood up andthat they have to be defensive, this striker stood up and
said this:said this:
‘Look, we have heard a lot about Pele. But we have‘Look, we have heard a lot about Pele. But we have
nothing to be afraid about him. He is a footballer and sonothing to be afraid about him. He is a footballer and so
are we. If we have to learn something from him we will. Ifare we. If we have to learn something from him we will. If
we have to teach him something we will oblige. The fightwe have to teach him something we will oblige. The fight
will happen on the field, lets give our best’.will happen on the field, lets give our best’.
Mohun Bagan drew that match after coming from behindMohun Bagan drew that match after coming from behind
where this striker scored a goal.where this striker scored a goal.
Who is this Hyderabadi forward, considered to be one ofWho is this Hyderabadi forward, considered to be one of
the greatest in Indian football?the greatest in Indian football?
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Mohammed HabibMohammed Habib
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This great’s country was annexed byThis great’s country was annexed by
Germany in 1938. Then, he was calledGermany in 1938. Then, he was called
up to serve in the WWII andup to serve in the WWII and
opportunities to play football becameopportunities to play football became
extremely limited over the next fourextremely limited over the next four
years. He served on the Russian frontyears. He served on the Russian front
and as one of the most famousand as one of the most famous
footballers in Europe, his picture wasfootballers in Europe, his picture was
used by the Nazis in propagandaused by the Nazis in propaganda
images. When football resumed inimages. When football resumed in
1945, he came back strongly again.1945, he came back strongly again.
Who is this legend who has scoredWho is this legend who has scored
1006 goals in 756 matches in his entire1006 goals in 756 matches in his entire
career?career?
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Franz BinderFranz Binder
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A case of extreme irony!A case of extreme irony!
This legend was drafted into the army during WW II,This legend was drafted into the army during WW II,
from where he was taken prisoner of war into a horriblefrom where he was taken prisoner of war into a horrible
Russian Gulag. Had it not been for one of theRussian Gulag. Had it not been for one of the
Hungarian prison guards who had seen him playing forHungarian prison guards who had seen him playing for
Germany and conveyed that he was actually from theGermany and conveyed that he was actually from the
‘Saar Region’, this gentleman would not have been‘Saar Region’, this gentleman would not have been
freed.freed.
After coming back, he was instrumental in taking hisAfter coming back, he was instrumental in taking his
country to win the 1954 World Cup against Hungary.country to win the 1954 World Cup against Hungary.
WHO?WHO?
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Fritz WalterFritz Walter
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This derby match in 1968 versus two arch rival clubs alsoThis derby match in 1968 versus two arch rival clubs also
saw one of the worst disasters in Football history. Nobodysaw one of the worst disasters in Football history. Nobody
till date still knew what really happened where more thantill date still knew what really happened where more than
70 people were killed and mostly teenagers and children.70 people were killed and mostly teenagers and children.
Since the tragedy, the place in the stadium have beenSince the tragedy, the place in the stadium have been
identified by letters instead of numbers.identified by letters instead of numbers.
However, at the end of the 1968 season the 68 football clubsHowever, at the end of the 1968 season the 68 football clubs
of that country collected 100,000 pesos for the families ofof that country collected 100,000 pesos for the families of
the deceased.the deceased.
Who were the two clubs involved? What is the tragedyWho were the two clubs involved? What is the tragedy
popularly known today?popularly known today?
(I will accept an English answer also)(I will accept an English answer also)
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Boca Juniors and River plate/Puerta 12 tragedyBoca Juniors and River plate/Puerta 12 tragedy
or The Tragedy of La Puerta or The Tragedy ofor The Tragedy of La Puerta or The Tragedy of
Gate No. 12Gate No. 12
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He was an English footballer whose career gotHe was an English footballer whose career got
hampered due to World War II. However, he gainedhampered due to World War II. However, he gained
most of his fame and success playing for ‘Liverpool’,most of his fame and success playing for ‘Liverpool’,
where he had a fan club too, named in his honour.where he had a fan club too, named in his honour.
But, his later claim to fame was due to a famousBut, his later claim to fame was due to a famous
appearance in an iconic connect to the world ofappearance in an iconic connect to the world of
entertainment. He was also the only footballer to beentertainment. He was also the only footballer to be
part of this iconic list.part of this iconic list.
What and who was he?What and who was he?
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Albert StubbinsAlbert Stubbins
(Appeared on the front cover of The Beatles' (Appeared on the front cover of The Beatles' Sgt.Sgt.
Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandPepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album) album)
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We all know that Sir Tom Finney has served in theWe all know that Sir Tom Finney has served in the
WW II. He even fought in Bernard Montgomery’s ‘EightWW II. He even fought in Bernard Montgomery’s ‘Eight
Army Formation’ in Egypt and later in Italy also. So,Army Formation’ in Egypt and later in Italy also. So,
while serving in Egypt, whenever he found some time,while serving in Egypt, whenever he found some time,
he had played for various army teams against many localhe had played for various army teams against many local
oppositions. In one of the local teams which playedoppositions. In one of the local teams which played
against Finney, there was somebody who became aagainst Finney, there was somebody who became a
future star in a different field.future star in a different field.
Who?Who?
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Omar SheriffOmar Sheriff
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Identify these 3 footballers and what connects them?Identify these 3 footballers and what connects them? (The(The
list is not exhaustive)list is not exhaustive)
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Footballers who played for two different nationsFootballers who played for two different nations
Juan Alberto Schiaffino (Uruguay and Italy)Juan Alberto Schiaffino (Uruguay and Italy)
Diego Costa (Brazil and Spain)Diego Costa (Brazil and Spain)
Michel Platini (France and Kuwait)Michel Platini (France and Kuwait)
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Who said after which, supposedly, game changingWho said after which, supposedly, game changing
friendly match?friendly match?
“We completely underestimated the advances that they“We completely underestimated the advances that they
had made, and not only tactically. I looked down andhad made, and not only tactically. I looked down and
noticed that they had on these strange, lightweightnoticed that they had on these strange, lightweight
boots, cut away like slippers under the ankle bone. Iboots, cut away like slippers under the ankle bone. I
turned to big Stan Mortensen and said: 'We should beturned to big Stan Mortensen and said: 'We should be
all right here, Stan, they haven't got the proper kit.”all right here, Stan, they haven't got the proper kit.”
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Billy Wright (the England Captain) afterBilly Wright (the England Captain) after
6-3 drubbing to Hungary at Wembley6-3 drubbing to Hungary at Wembley
on November 25, 1953on November 25, 1953
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In a recent encounter, these two statements were madeIn a recent encounter, these two statements were made
about an opposition footballer :--about an opposition footballer :--
‘‘____ is an actor. I have told him to stop his acting’.____ is an actor. I have told him to stop his acting’. (By(By
the manager of the opposition team)the manager of the opposition team)
‘I just told him that I would have liked to have hair as‘I just told him that I would have liked to have hair as
beautiful as his’.beautiful as his’.
(By the opposition scorer in that match)(By the opposition scorer in that match)
Who is the footballer in question here?Who is the footballer in question here?
(This same footballer had faced a humiliating defeat in a(This same footballer had faced a humiliating defeat in a
famous match of 2014)famous match of 2014)
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MarceloMarcelo
(In the UEFA CL match between Real Madrid and(In the UEFA CL match between Real Madrid and
Wolfsburg – 2016, against Maximilian Arnold)Wolfsburg – 2016, against Maximilian Arnold)
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He had the ability to play with both feet and also hadHe had the ability to play with both feet and also had
considerable pace and was able to run 100 metres in 10.8considerable pace and was able to run 100 metres in 10.8
seconds, which was as fast as many sprinters of the timeseconds, which was as fast as many sprinters of the time
when he played. He was part of the ‘Wunderteam’ in thewhen he played. He was part of the ‘Wunderteam’ in the
1930’s.1930’s.
Who is this prolific scorer?Who is this prolific scorer?
(He was believed to have said this about his goal scoring abilities:(He was believed to have said this about his goal scoring abilities:
“I heard so many times that it was easier to score in my day. But the chances“I heard so many times that it was easier to score in my day. But the chances
were the same a hundred years ago and will be the same a hundred years fromwere the same a hundred years ago and will be the same a hundred years from
now. The situation is identical and everybody would agree that a chance shouldnow. The situation is identical and everybody would agree that a chance should
be a goal. If I got five chances, I scored five goals – if I got seven then it wasbe a goal. If I got five chances, I scored five goals – if I got seven then it was
seven.”seven.”))
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Josef BicanJosef Bican
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This Indian footballer will be remembered more for hisThis Indian footballer will be remembered more for his
strange name than the goal he scored vs Afghanistan, astrange name than the goal he scored vs Afghanistan, a
match which India won 1-0 in the 2008 AFC Challengematch which India won 1-0 in the 2008 AFC Challenge
Cup (where Indian ultimately became the champion).Cup (where Indian ultimately became the champion).
Somebody, funnily described his style of play thus :--Somebody, funnily described his style of play thus :--
‘He was known for his high-intensity work rate,‘He was known for his high-intensity work rate,
delivering multiple thrusting attacks down the Indiandelivering multiple thrusting attacks down the Indian
midfield in a pulsating manner, and not being afraid tomidfield in a pulsating manner, and not being afraid to
stick it in the box.’stick it in the box.’
Who is this footballer, whose first name can refer to aWho is this footballer, whose first name can refer to a
“state of ecstasy” in a different activity ?“state of ecstasy” in a different activity ?
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Climax LawrenceClimax Lawrence
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The inhabitants of this place are called by the nameThe inhabitants of this place are called by the name
‘Sangermanois’. This place got its name from somebody‘Sangermanois’. This place got its name from somebody
who was canonized in 754 AD. He is also known aswho was canonized in 754 AD. He is also known as thethe
Father of the PoorFather of the Poor in modern times. This place alsoin modern times. This place also
came into news for a sporting association in 1970.came into news for a sporting association in 1970.
How is it related to football?How is it related to football?
oror
Put Funda.Put Funda.
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The place is Saint-Germain-en-Laye on whichThe place is Saint-Germain-en-Laye on which
the club ‘Stade Saint-Germain’ was based. It gotthe club ‘Stade Saint-Germain’ was based. It got
merged with Paris FC in 1970 and became ‘Parismerged with Paris FC in 1970 and became ‘Paris
Saint Germain’.Saint Germain’.
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