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• Mixed Bag (20 qs)Mixed Bag (20 qs)

• Written Round II (5 Written Round II (5 qs)qs)

• Mixed Bag II (20 qs)Mixed Bag II (20 qs)

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Carlos Alberto vs ItalyCarlos Alberto vs Italy1


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Iniesta vs NetherlandsIniesta vs Netherlands2


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James Rodriguez vs UruguayJames Rodriguez vs Uruguay3


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Gerd Muller vs NetherlandsGerd Muller vs Netherlands4


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Maradona vs EnglandMaradona vs England5


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Let’s Play it Hard…

The signing of this The signing of this ‘superstar’ is said to be ‘superstar’ is said to be the main driving force the main driving force

behind the construction behind the construction of something ‘new’ which of something ‘new’ which in due course has hosted in due course has hosted among other matches – among other matches – a FIFA World Cup SF a FIFA World Cup SF

match, two UEFA match, two UEFA CL final matches and the CL final matches and the football competition at football competition at

the Olympics. the Olympics. Who was this superstar? Who was this superstar?

What was being What was being constructed?constructed?

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Ladislao Kubala & Nou Camp Ladislao Kubala & Nou Camp (of Barcelona FC)

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Harold Edward was an English Harold Edward was an English professional footballer who played as a professional footballer who played as a

goalkeeper in the Football goalkeeper in the Football League for Charlton League for Charlton

Athletic, Aldershot and Derby County. Athletic, Aldershot and Derby County. Later on, he represented an England Later on, he represented an England

XI once in 1935 against an Anglo-Scot XI once in 1935 against an Anglo-Scot team in a friendly game for the King team in a friendly game for the King

George V Jubilee Trust Fund.George V Jubilee Trust Fund.Despite not so impressive playing career, Despite not so impressive playing career,

why should the quiz-buffs remember why should the quiz-buffs remember him?him?

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Harry Wright - India’s first foreign coachHarry Wright - India’s first foreign coach2


In a strange twist of In a strange twist of fate, this gentleman fate, this gentleman

won, both, the won, both, the promotion and EPL promotion and EPL

title on the same day.title on the same day.Who is he? And, how Who is he? And, how

both these things both these things happen?happen?

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Belgian Ritchie De Laet, member of Belgian Ritchie De Laet, member of Leicester City FC has been loaned to Leicester City FC has been loaned to

Middleborough 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), If that’s all that’s wrong with him (X), I’ll pay him the crowns” I’ll pay him the crowns” – uttered Y when – uttered Y when

being reminded of his deeds in the being reminded of his deeds in the ground earlier on that day. Though ground earlier on that day. Though heavily criticised for this insensitive heavily criticised for this insensitive

comment, the whole incident was duly comment, the whole incident was duly ‘forgiven and forgotten’. However, X said ‘forgiven and forgotten’. However, X said that he would hold a distance of at least that he would hold a distance of at least

40 meters from Y, henceforth. 40 meters from Y, henceforth. Which on-field-incident, involving X & Y , Which on-field-incident, involving X & Y ,

was the cause of all these subsequent was the cause of all these subsequent comments?comments?

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Harald Schumacher - Patrick Battiston Harald Schumacher - Patrick Battiston collision in 1982 WC semifinal matchcollision in 1982 WC semifinal match

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An unique An unique way to way to

cheer for cheer for both the both the teams teams

playing on playing on the field the field

…..why did …..why did that that

elderly elderly lady decide lady decide

to wear to wear that that

t-shirt t-shirt during during Euro-Euro-2016? 2016?

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Mother of Xhaka-brothersMother of Xhaka-brothersGranit (Swiss) & Taulant (Albania)Granit (Swiss) & Taulant (Albania)

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Cesare Luis Menotti, the World Cup Cesare Luis Menotti, the World Cup winning coach of the 1978 Argentine winning coach of the 1978 Argentine team, thanked profusely to another team, thanked profusely to another group of achievers. In a ‘thank you group of achievers. In a ‘thank you

note’, he wrote that their attacking and note’, he wrote that their attacking and innovative style inspired Menotti a lot.innovative style inspired Menotti a lot.Who were being thanked by Menotti?Who were being thanked by Menotti?

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1978 World Cup winning 1978 World Cup winning Pakistan Hockey TeamPakistan Hockey Team

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The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l’Europe Centrale or Central Coupe de l’Europe Centrale or Central

European Cup, was one of the first European Cup, was one of the first international major European international major European

tournaments for club sides. The tournaments for club sides. The tournament, discontinued after 1992 tournament, discontinued after 1992

was won maximum times by Vasas was won maximum times by Vasas Budapest (6 times).Budapest (6 times).

Which team won the 1960 edition? Which team won the 1960 edition?

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HungaryHungary7


As per some sources, during the 1930’s, As per some sources, during the 1930’s, Salford RLFC used to play football in Salford RLFC used to play football in

France to make the game popular France to make the game popular among the locals. That venture was a among the locals. That venture was a

huge hit and the crowd got involved at a huge hit and the crowd got involved at a large number.large number.

Why should the football fanatics Why should the football fanatics remember those matches played by remember those matches played by

Salford? Salford?

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Reason behind MU’s nickname Reason behind MU’s nickname ‘‘Red Devils’Red Devils’

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The picteresque Hotel du Golf Barrierre The picteresque Hotel du Golf Barrierre in Deauville was the base for the Croatian in Deauville was the base for the Croatian

team during the ongoing Euro-2016. team during the ongoing Euro-2016. Since 1923, this hotel has seen a huge Since 1923, this hotel has seen a huge

no. of tourists because of a ‘girl with the no. of tourists because of a ‘girl with the anxious eyes’.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 The gentleman (A) achieved a FIFA WC record in a late ‘50s edition. The similar record in a late ‘50s edition. The similar

feat in the Olympics is recorded by Ferenc feat in the Olympics is recorded by Ferenc Bene of Hungary in the 1964 Tokyo 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 edition Scoring 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 First played on 9 Feb, 1917 and the latest one on 9 Feb, 2016, one of the most one on 9 Feb, 2016, one of the most fierce derbies in the world is played fierce derbies in the world is played

between the clubs ranked 1between the clubs ranked 1stst (the Red Devils) and 2and 2ndnd (the White Knight) of the of the 2020thth Century of a particular continent. Century of a particular continent.

Usually the local officials are not Usually the local officials are not entrusted with the fixture, with foreign entrusted with the fixture, with foreign

referees instead brought in for that referees instead brought in for that particular fixture.particular fixture.

Which 2 teams compete in that derby? Which 2 teams compete in that derby? For what non-sporting reason, these For what non-sporting reason, these

hugely popular matches in the 2012-13 hugely popular matches in the 2012-13 season were cancelled? season were cancelled?

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Cairo Derby between Al Ahly FC - Zemalek Cairo Derby between Al Ahly FC - Zemalek FC & it was cancelled due to Tahrir Square FC & it was cancelled due to Tahrir Square

AgitationAgitation

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The Lion City Cup, a first of it’s type The Lion City Cup, a first of it’s type competition, was founded by the Football competition, was founded by the Football

Association of Singapore in 1977. The Association of Singapore in 1977. The chief-guest of the 1982 edition was so chief-guest of the 1982 edition was so

impressed with the whole concept that he impressed with the whole concept that he immediately proposed to do something immediately proposed to do something

similar.similar.The outcome, inspired by the original, The outcome, inspired by the original, will see it’s 17will see it’s 17thth edition during the next edition during the next year. But the original one is trying to year. But the original one is trying to

revive it’s lost glory.revive it’s lost glory.The Lion City Cup acted as the The Lion City Cup acted as the

inspiration for what?inspiration for what?

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FIFA U-17 World CupFIFA U-17 World Cup12


Anna Stachurska, a noted karateka, has Anna Stachurska, a noted karateka, has won three medals in the World won three medals in the World

Championships, six medals in the Championships, six medals in the European Championships and 29 medals European Championships and 29 medals

in National Championships. Now a in National Championships. Now a physical fitness trainer, nutrition physical fitness trainer, nutrition

specialist and avid blogger, she posted specialist and avid blogger, she posted her husband’s childhood photo which her husband’s childhood photo which almost broke the internet, just a few almost broke the internet, just a few

months ago. months ago. Identify her husband.Identify her husband.

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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Wife Husband

Robert LewandowskiRobert Lewandowski13


Australian football team played a match Australian football team played a match on 3on 3rdrd Sep, 1938 at the Sydney Sep, 1938 at the Sydney

Showground which they won 5-3.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 played First international match played by Indian football teamby Indian football team

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Headquartered in Modena, Italy, the Headquartered in Modena, Italy, the company is named after the ___ brothers company is named after the ___ brothers

who founded it in 1961. The company that who founded it in 1961. The company that used to produce books, comics, used to produce books, comics,

magazines and other items really became magazines and other items really became popular after the 1970 Mexico World Cup popular after the 1970 Mexico World Cup where they introduced a new technology where they introduced a new technology which ultimately became a benchmark.which ultimately became a benchmark.

Which company, associated with our Which company, associated with our childhood days, is this?childhood days, is this?

(Clue – The name will surely remind the (Clue – The name will surely remind the Indians about a mystic) Indians about a mystic)

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PaniniPanini15


Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently said that one of his big goals is to ‘make the that one of his big goals is to ‘make the

people happy’ which touched a vital chord people happy’ which touched a vital chord of every Red’s fans as similar words are of every Red’s fans as similar words are

very much part of the Liverpool F.C. very much part of the Liverpool F.C. legend. Klopp’s pose during the legend. Klopp’s pose during the

proceedings also hinted at how much proceedings also hinted at how much Klopp valued this legacy.Klopp valued this legacy.

The statement and the pose were said to The statement and the pose were said to be a tribute to whom/what? be a tribute to whom/what?

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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Bill ShanklyBill Shankly16


How did the players of the Ajax How did the players of the Ajax Amsterdam decided to celebrate their Amsterdam decided to celebrate their final home game of the 2015-season final home game of the 2015-season

against Cambuur which fell on the second against Cambuur which fell on the second sunday in May?sunday in May?

(Ajax won the match 3-0)(Ajax won the match 3-0)

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They decided to walk in holding their They decided to walk in holding their Mother’s hand as it was Mothers’ Day Mother’s hand as it was Mothers’ Day

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Originally built as a horseshoe, it has Originally built as a horseshoe, it has gone through many changes in the later gone through many changes in the later years. One of the most decorated soccer years. One of the most decorated soccer venues in the world, it is one of the two venues in the world, it is one of the two venues in a very illustrated list. If we venues in a very illustrated list. If we

consider hosting of another global event consider hosting of another global event during the 1980s, then it will become the during the 1980s, then it will become the

sole entrant in that list. sole entrant in that list. Which stadium is this? Which stadium is this?

Also, which 1980s event is being hinted Also, which 1980s event is being hinted at?at?

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Rose Bowl, Pasadena & 1984 LA OlympicsRose Bowl, Pasadena & 1984 LA Olympics18


Julian, who played as the centre-half, Julian, who played as the centre-half, represented Indian women’s football represented Indian women’s football team from 1978 to 1984. She even team from 1978 to 1984. She even

became the vice-captain in 1981. She was became the vice-captain in 1981. She was also a part of the 1981-Asian also a part of the 1981-Asian

Championship bronze-winning team.Championship bronze-winning team.Despite, all her sporting exploits, her Despite, all her sporting exploits, her

husband usually hogs all the limelight.husband usually hogs all the limelight.Name her husband.Name her husband.

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Armando ColacoArmando Colaco19


Interestingly, he made his national Interestingly, he made his national team debut as a left winger team debut as a left winger

against Norway on 24 April 1996. against Norway on 24 April 1996. Though part of the squad for Euro Though part of the squad for Euro

1996 and the 1998 World Cup, he had to 1996 and the 1998 World Cup, he had to wait until Euro 2000 for first-choice wait until Euro 2000 for first-choice

status. Unfortunately, he was dropped status. Unfortunately, he was dropped after a blunder in the opening 0–1 loss to after a blunder in the opening 0–1 loss to Norway and did not play afterwards. But Norway and did not play afterwards. But he was moderately successful in his club he was moderately successful in his club

career.career.Why has he been in news in the recent Why has he been in news in the recent

times?times?(vis – next slide) (vis – next slide)

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Jose Francisco Molina – new coach of ATKJose Francisco Molina – new coach of ATK3


Round 3Round 3Written Round IIWritten Round II

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Subrata PalSubrata Pal1


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Mohammed SalimMohammed Salim2


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Renedy SinghRenedy Singh5


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In the late 80’s, the Italian Club In the late 80’s, the Italian Club ‘Napoli’ had a dream trio who were ‘Napoli’ had a dream trio who were

called by the name ‘MaGiCa’ (though it called by the name ‘MaGiCa’ (though it did not give them results true to its did not give them results true to its

potential). potential). Who were the MaGiCa’s?Who were the MaGiCa’s?

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Maradona-Giordano-CarecaMaradona-Giordano-Careca1


In a recent interview, he talked about his In a recent interview, he talked about his upbringing and his family. He said that his upbringing and his family. He said that his entire family was into handball. He himself entire family was into handball. He himself was into it and decided at the last moment was into it and decided at the last moment to join football. He was one of the youngest to join football. He was one of the youngest

players ever in a domestic handball match in players ever in a domestic handball match in his country, making 3 appearances when he his country, making 3 appearances when he

was aged only 15. But by the time he was aged only 15. But by the time he reached 17, he had opted for football and reached 17, he had opted for football and

joined some club in The Netherlands.joined some club in The Netherlands.His handball background proving to be very His handball background proving to be very successful in his present team’s endeavours.successful in 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 tactics Aron 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 These are the lyrics of a song which was the official anthem of a team in the 1996 official anthem of a team in the 1996 European Championships. (Just a few 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 yearsBut I still see that tackle by _____But I still see that tackle by _____

And when _____ scored, _____ belting the ballAnd when _____ scored, _____ belting the ballAnd ______ dancing.’And ______ dancing.’

The last line refers to a famous incident of a The last line refers to a famous incident of a player who danced with the Jules Rimet player who danced with the Jules Rimet

Trophy in one hand and his false teeth on the Trophy in one hand and his false teeth on the other hand. other hand.

Who? Who? (vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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Nobby StilesNobby Stiles3


These are 3 fictional books on football by These are 3 fictional books on football by probably the greatest Bengali writer of probably the greatest Bengali writer of

sports and sports fiction. 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 (Out of 4, 3 correct answers will give you half points)points)

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He was the first man He was the first man in history to win in history to win

domestic titles in four domestic titles in four different countries, different countries, and he achieved all and he achieved all this despite being a this despite being a heavy drinker and heavy drinker and

chain smoker chain smoker throughout his career. throughout his career.

Some considers this Some considers this Argentine to be Argentine to be

greater than greater than Maradona, Di Stefano Maradona, Di Stefano

and Messi.and Messi.Who is this legend?Who is this legend?

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Jose Manuel MorenoJose Manuel Moreno5


He is currently the captain of both the He is currently the captain of both the teams that he plays for (one of them is in teams that he plays for (one of them is in

Euro’16). But while as a kid in Euro’16). But while as a kid in Hednesford Town, he struggled a lot and Hednesford Town, he struggled a lot and

worked many small jobs in order to worked many small jobs in order to support himself. He captained his support himself. He captained his country for the first time against country for the first time against

Scotland and he also runs a charity for Scotland and he also runs a charity for street children.street children.

Who? Who? (One additional clue: This American actress is (One additional clue: This American actress is

his namesake.)his namesake.)(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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Ashley WilliamsAshley Williams6


This battle was fought between the South This battle was fought between the South African Republic & the Orange Free African Republic & the Orange Free

State on one hand and British forces on State on one hand and British forces on the other hand, during the Second Boer the other hand, during the Second Boer

War campaign, near the city War campaign, near the city of Ladysmith ‘on a hilltop’ along of Ladysmith ‘on a hilltop’ along

the Tugela River, Natal from 23–24 the Tugela River, Natal from 23–24 January 1900. It resulted in Boer’s January 1900. It resulted in Boer’s

victory.victory.This battle has given a name to This battle has given a name to

something particularly related to English something particularly related to English football. football.

What?What?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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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 term for a number of terraces and stands at sports stadiums attended by hardcore fans, at sports stadiums attended by hardcore fans,

particularly in the United Kingdom)particularly in the United Kingdom)

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The word (a) came into prominent use in The word (a) came into prominent use in Football because the founders of a few clubs Football because the founders of a few clubs in the 19th century had this romantic sense in the 19th century had this romantic sense which they wanted to portray that they are a which they wanted to portray that they are a

group of travelling gentlemen who play group of travelling gentlemen who play mainly for pleasure rather than to win. mainly for pleasure rather than to win.

On the contrary, another word (b) came into On the contrary, another word (b) came into football because a group of people wanted to football because a group of people wanted to

convey that they want to move around in convey that they want to move around in search of plunder, which in football means search of plunder, which in football means trophies and glory. This same term is also trophies and glory. This same term is also

used officially in military circles, giving the used officially in military circles, giving the sense of order and precision.sense of order and precision.

Which two words?Which two words?

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WanderersWanderers (Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wycombe (Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wycombe

Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers) 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 When coach PK Banerjee was explaining to the players that they have to be defensive, the players that they have to be defensive,

this striker stood up and said this: this striker stood up and said this: ‘Look, we have heard a lot about Pele. But ‘Look, we have heard a lot about Pele. But we have nothing to be afraid about him. He we have nothing to be afraid about him. He is a footballer and so are we. If we have to is a footballer and so are we. If we have to learn something from him we will. If we learn something from him we will. If we

have to teach him something we will oblige. have to teach him something we will oblige. The fight will happen on the field, lets give The fight will happen on the field, lets give

our best’.our best’.Mohun Bagan drew that match after Mohun Bagan drew that match after

coming from behind where this striker coming from behind where this striker scored a goal. scored a goal.

Who is this Hyderabadi forward, considered Who is this Hyderabadi forward, considered to be one of the greatest in Indian football? to be one of the greatest in Indian football?

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Mohammed HabibMohammed Habib9


This great’s country was This great’s country was annexed by Germany in annexed by Germany in

1938. Then, he was called up 1938. Then, he was called up to serve in the WWII and to serve in the WWII and

opportunities to play football opportunities to play football became extremely limited became extremely limited

over the next four years. He over the next four years. He served on the Russian front served on the Russian front

and as one of the most and as one of the most famous footballers in famous footballers in

Europe, his picture was used Europe, his picture was used by the Nazis in propaganda by the Nazis in propaganda

images. When football images. When football resumed in 1945, he came resumed in 1945, he came

back strongly again. back strongly again. Who is this legend who has Who is this legend who has scored 1006 goals in 756 scored 1006 goals in 756

matches in his entire career?matches in his entire career?

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Franz BinderFranz Binder10


A case of extreme irony!A case of extreme irony!This legend was drafted into the army This legend was drafted into the army

during WW II, from where he was taken during WW II, from where he was taken prisoner of war into a horrible Russian prisoner of war into a horrible Russian Gulag. Had it not been for one of the Gulag. Had it not been for one of the

Hungarian prison guards who had seen Hungarian prison guards who had seen him playing for Germany and conveyed him playing for Germany and conveyed

that he was actually from the ‘Saar that he was actually from the ‘Saar Region’, this gentleman would not have Region’, this gentleman would not have

been freed. been freed. After coming back, he was instrumental After coming back, he was instrumental

in taking his country to win the 1954 in taking his country to win the 1954 World Cup against Hungary. World Cup against Hungary.

WHO?WHO?

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Fritz WalterFritz Walter11


This derby match in 1968 versus two arch This derby match in 1968 versus two arch rival clubs also saw one of the worst rival clubs also saw one of the worst

disasters in Football history. Nobody till disasters in Football history. Nobody till date still knew what really happened where date still knew what really happened where more than 70 people were killed and mostly more than 70 people were killed and mostly teenagers and children. Since the tragedy, teenagers and children. Since the tragedy,

the place in the stadium have been 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 However, at the end of the 1968 season the 68 football clubs of that country collected 68 football clubs of that country collected

100,000 pesos for the families of the 100,000 pesos for the families of the deceased.deceased.

Who were the two clubs involved? What is Who were the two clubs involved? What is the tragedy popularly known today? the tragedy 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 Boca Juniors and River plate/Puerta 12 tragedy or The Tragedy of La Puerta or The tragedy or The Tragedy of La Puerta or The

Tragedy of Gate No. 12Tragedy of Gate No. 12

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He was an English footballer whose He was an English footballer whose career got hampered due to World War career got hampered due to World War II. However, he gained most of his fame II. However, he gained most of his fame

and success playing for ‘Liverpool’, and success playing for ‘Liverpool’, where he had a fan club too, named in where he had a fan club too, named in his honour. But, his later claim to fame his honour. But, his later claim to fame was due to a famous appearance in an was due to a famous appearance in an

iconic connect to the world of iconic connect to the world of entertainment. He was also the only entertainment. He was also the only

footballer to be part of this iconic list. footballer to be part of this iconic list. What and who was he? What and who was he?

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Albert Stubbins Albert 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 We all know that Sir Tom Finney has served in the served in the

WW II. He even fought in Bernard WW II. He even fought in Bernard Montgomery’s ‘Eight Army Formation’ in Montgomery’s ‘Eight Army Formation’ in

Egypt and later in Italy also. So, while Egypt and later in Italy also. So, while serving in Egypt, whenever he found some serving in Egypt, whenever he found some

time, he had played for various army time, he had played for various army teams against many local oppositions. In teams against many local oppositions. In

one of the local teams which played one of the local teams which played against Finney, there was somebody who against Finney, there was somebody who became a future star in a different field. became a future star in a different field.

Who?Who?

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Omar SheriffOmar Sheriff14


Identify these 3 footballers and what Identify these 3 footballers and what connects them? connects them? (The list is not exhaustive)(The list is not exhaustive)

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Footballers who played for two different Footballers who played for two different nationsnations

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 Who said after which, supposedly, game changing friendly match?changing friendly match?

“We completely underestimated the “We completely underestimated the advances that they had made, and not advances that they had made, and not

only tactically. I looked down and noticed only tactically. I looked down and noticed that they had on these strange, that they had on these strange,

lightweight boots, cut away like slippers lightweight boots, cut away like slippers under the ankle bone. I turned to big under the ankle bone. I turned to big

Stan Mortensen and said: 'We should be Stan Mortensen and said: 'We should be all right here, Stan, they haven't got the all right here, Stan, they haven't got the

proper kit.”proper kit.”

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Billy Wright (the England Captain) after Billy Wright (the England Captain) after 6-3 drubbing to Hungary at Wembley 6-3 drubbing to Hungary at Wembley

on November 25, 1953on November 25, 1953

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In a recent encounter, these two In a recent encounter, these two statements were made about an statements were made about an

opposition footballer :--opposition footballer :--‘‘____ is an actor. I have told him to stop ____ is an actor. I have told him to stop

his acting’. his acting’. (By the manager of the opposition (By the manager of the opposition team)team)

‘I just told him that I would have liked to ‘I just told him that I would have liked to have hair as beautiful as his’.have hair as 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 (This same footballer had faced a humiliating

defeat in a famous match of 2014)defeat in a famous match of 2014)

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Marcelo Marcelo (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 He had the ability to play with both feet and also had considerable pace and was able to also had considerable pace and was able to

run 100 metres in 10.8 seconds, which was as run 100 metres in 10.8 seconds, which was as fast as many sprinters of the time when he fast as many sprinters of the time when he played. He was part of the ‘Wunderteam’ in played. He was part of the ‘Wunderteam’ in

the 1930’s. the 1930’s. Who is this prolific scorer?Who is this prolific scorer?

(He was believed to have said this about his goal (He was believed to have said this about his goal scoring abilities:scoring abilities:

“I heard so many times that it was easier to score “I heard so many times that it was easier to score in my day. But the chances were the same a in my day. But the chances were the same a

hundred years ago and will be the same a hundred hundred years ago and will be the same a hundred years from now. The situation is identical and years from now. The situation is identical and

everybody would agree that a chance should be a everybody would agree that a chance should be a goal. If I got five chances, I scored five goals – if I goal. If I got five chances, I scored five goals – if I

got seven then it was seven.”got seven then it was seven.”))

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This Indian footballer will be remembered This Indian footballer will be remembered more for his strange name than the goal more for his strange name than the goal he scored vs Afghanistan, a match which he scored vs Afghanistan, a match which India won 1-0 in the 2008 AFC Challenge India won 1-0 in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup (where Indian ultimately became the Cup (where Indian ultimately became the

champion).champion).Somebody, funnily described his style of Somebody, funnily described his style of

play thus :--play thus :--‘He was known for his high-intensity work ‘He was known for his high-intensity work rate, delivering multiple thrusting attacks rate, delivering multiple thrusting attacks

down the Indian midfield in a pulsating down the Indian midfield in a pulsating manner, and not being afraid to stick it in manner, and not being afraid to stick it in

the box.’ the box.’ Who is this footballer, whose first name Who is this footballer, whose first name

can refer to a “state of ecstasy” in a can refer to a “state of ecstasy” in a different activity ? different activity ?

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The inhabitants of this place are called by The inhabitants of this place are called by the name ‘Sangermanois’. This place got the name ‘Sangermanois’. This place got

its name from somebody who was its name from somebody who was canonized in 754 AD. He is also known as canonized in 754 AD. He is also known as the Father of the Poor the Father of the Poor in modern times. in modern times.

This place also came into news for a This place also came into news for a sporting association in 1970.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 The place is Saint-Germain-en-Laye on which the club ‘Stade Saint-Germain’ was which the club ‘Stade Saint-Germain’ was based. It got merged with Paris FC in 1970 based. It got merged with Paris FC in 1970

and became ‘Paris Saint Germain’.and became ‘Paris Saint Germain’.

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