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Banana KickBanana Kick
A football quizA football quiz
1919thth
July, 2015July, 2015
PLT, Presidency University, KolkataPLT, Presidency University, Kolkata
QuizmastersQuizmasters
SRD & Somnath ChandaSRD & Somnath Chanda
Grand Finale
THE GAME OF LIFE IS A LOT LIKE FOOTBALL. YOU HAVE TOTHE GAME OF LIFE IS A LOT LIKE FOOTBALL. YOU HAVE TO
TACKLE YOUR PROBLEMS, BLOCK YOUR FEARS, AND SCORETACKLE YOUR PROBLEMS, BLOCK YOUR FEARS, AND SCORE
YOUR POINTS WHEN YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY.YOUR POINTS WHEN YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY.

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• 5 questions.5 questions.
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marks.marks.
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Kyunki Coach Bhi Kabhi Player Tha

Clue – A graduate of theA graduate of the
ManU Academy, he signedManU Academy, he signed
with Crewe Alexandra inwith Crewe Alexandra in
1995 as a defender. After1995 as a defender. After
playing for Bradford City,playing for Bradford City,
Sheffield Wednesday,Sheffield Wednesday,
Northampton Town and fewNorthampton Town and few
other teams, he ended hisother teams, he ended his
18-year playing career in18-year playing career in
2012 with Portsmouth.2012 with Portsmouth.
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India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Ashley WestwoodAshley Westwood A.

Clue – A midfielder whoA midfielder who
scored 30 goals in his clubscored 30 goals in his club
career. He won five leaguecareer. He won five league
titles (1974–75, 1975–76,titles (1974–75, 1975–76,
1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80).1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80).
He also played a EuropeanHe also played a European
cup final against Liverpoolcup final against Liverpool
F.C. He also has oneF.C. He also has one
international goal, versusinternational goal, versus
Cyprus, to his name.Cyprus, to his name.
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Clue – He played in theHe played in the
youth divisions whileyouth divisions while
attending high school (heattending high school (he
graduated as a chemicalgraduated as a chemical
technician) and was signedtechnician) and was signed
by Rosario Central. He alsoby Rosario Central. He also
played two matches as aplayed two matches as a
striker for the nationalstriker for the national
football team in 1963. football team in 1963.
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Clue – This one club wonder started his career as aThis one club wonder started his career as a
striker but finally became a defender. He scored 52striker but finally became a defender. He scored 52
league goals in 337 appearances.league goals in 337 appearances.
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Clue – Though selected toThough selected to
represent the national studentsrepresent the national students
squad and visited Nigeria,squad and visited Nigeria,
Lebanon and Uruguay – where theLebanon and Uruguay – where the
World Students Championship wasWorld Students Championship was
held in 1976, he did not play anyheld in 1976, he did not play any
match as he was injured. Jean-Lucmatch as he was injured. Jean-Luc
Arribart, captain of the teamArribart, captain of the team
recalled: ‘By the end of that trip, __recalled: ‘By the end of that trip, __
had almost taken on the role ofhad almost taken on the role of
assistant coach and team jokerassistant coach and team joker
rolled into one.’rolled into one.’
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Clue – A defender regardedA defender regarded
as more uncompromisingas more uncompromising
than skillful, he was knownthan skillful, he was known
among his contemporariesamong his contemporaries
as ‘perna-de-pau’ (literallyas ‘perna-de-pau’ (literally
translated as ‘wooden leg’,translated as ‘wooden leg’,
a local term for a bad player).a local term for a bad player).
His playing careerHis playing career
encompassed spellsencompassed spells
with Caxias, Juventude, with Caxias, Juventude,
Novo Hamburgo and CSA. Novo Hamburgo and CSA.
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Vicente Del BosqueVicente Del Bosque 1

Cesar Luis MenottiCesar Luis Menotti 2

Jurgen KloppJurgen Klopp 3

Arsene WengerArsene Wenger 4

Clue – A defender regardedA defender regarded
as more uncompromisingas more uncompromising
than skillful, he was knownthan skillful, he was known
among his contemporariesamong his contemporaries
as ‘perna-de-pau’ (literallyas ‘perna-de-pau’ (literally
translated as ‘wooden leg’,translated as ‘wooden leg’,
a local term for a bad player).a local term for a bad player).
His playing careerHis playing career
encompassed spellsencompassed spells
with Caxias, Juventude, with Caxias, Juventude,
Novo Hamburgo and CSA. Novo Hamburgo and CSA.
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Luiz Felipe ScolariLuiz Felipe Scolari 5

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This former jawaan of Indian Army started hisThis former jawaan of Indian Army started his
football career as a centre forward for Madrasfootball career as a centre forward for Madras
Regimental Centre. But later changed his position onRegimental Centre. But later changed his position on
the advice of the coaches. He later on captained thethe advice of the coaches. He later on captained the
Services team for its first-ever triumph in the SantoshServices team for its first-ever triumph in the Santosh
Trophy in 1960.Trophy in 1960.
Who is thisWho is this
Arjuna Awardee?Arjuna Awardee?
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Peter ThangarajPeter Thangaraj A.

The crest features an iconic monument whichThe crest features an iconic monument which
represents the sacrifice, patriotism, bravery andrepresents the sacrifice, patriotism, bravery and
courage associated with it. The two colours in the crestcourage associated with it. The two colours in the crest
has their own significance. Red is a symbol of passionhas their own significance. Red is a symbol of passion
and vitality. Blue connotes truth and loyalty. The mottoand vitality. Blue connotes truth and loyalty. The motto
is – “Together, Forever and Triumphant”.is – “Together, Forever and Triumphant”.
Identiy this entity which is the latest entrant of aIdentiy this entity which is the latest entrant of a
coveted group.coveted group.
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Bharat F.C.Bharat F.C. 1

The century-oldThe century-old DerbyDerby
PaulistaPaulista generates so muchgenerates so much
interest among the followersinterest among the followers
that in 2005 a movie remakethat in 2005 a movie remake
of Romeo & Juliet wasof Romeo & Juliet was
produced with Montaguesproduced with Montagues
and Capulets being replacedand Capulets being replaced
by the two feuding soccerby the two feuding soccer
clubs.clubs.
Which two teams play in theWhich two teams play in the
Derby PaulistaDerby Paulista??
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Palmeiras & CorinthiansPalmeiras & Corinthians 2

Just a few months back, (A), a sportsman, had to faceJust a few months back, (A), a sportsman, had to face
an embarassing situation at Dubai Airport because ofan embarassing situation at Dubai Airport because of
a confusion in his Passport papers. In another recenta confusion in his Passport papers. In another recent
incident, (B), a 28-year old agronomist wasincident, (B), a 28-year old agronomist was
mysteriously, left alone by a group of kidnappers.mysteriously, left alone by a group of kidnappers.
Who is said to be the common reason in both theWho is said to be the common reason in both the
cases which took place at two different parts of thecases which took place at two different parts of the
world?world?

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Lionel MessiLionel Messi 3

On 9 June 2014, Maldivian football club New RadiantOn 9 June 2014, Maldivian football club New Radiant
announced the signing of X. Just 2 days later, comingannounced the signing of X. Just 2 days later, coming
on as a substitute, in their match against Maldiveson as a substitute, in their match against Maldives
Police team, X provided two assists in NR’s 4-0 win.Police team, X provided two assists in NR’s 4-0 win.
X ultimately proved to be a vital cog in that teamX ultimately proved to be a vital cog in that team
which won that year’s Maldivian National League.which won that year’s Maldivian National League.
Who is X?Who is X?
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Bembem DeviBembem Devi 4

A permanent member of the starting line-up of theA permanent member of the starting line-up of the
World Cup winning team of 1982, he famouslyWorld Cup winning team of 1982, he famously
quipped after successfully completingquipped after successfully completing ‘a very‘a very
difficult job’difficult job’ in a match, ‘Football is not forin a match, ‘Football is not for
ballerinas!’.ballerinas!’.
What seeminglyWhat seemingly
difficult job was hedifficult job was he
assigned to do inassigned to do in
that particular matchthat particular match
in ‘82 WC?in ‘82 WC?
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Man-marked Diego MaradonaMan-marked Diego Maradona 5

Founded in Lisbon in 1906, Sporting Lisbon is one ofFounded in Lisbon in 1906, Sporting Lisbon is one of
‘The Big Three’‘The Big Three’ football clubs in Portugal, along withfootball clubs in Portugal, along with
Benfica & FC Porto.Benfica & FC Porto.
Which Indian I-LeagueWhich Indian I-League
club is reportedly builtclub is reportedly built
on the philosophieson the philosophies
of that Portuguese clubof that Portuguese club
anand adopted a similard adopted a similar
club crest?club crest?
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Sporting Clube de GoaSporting Clube de Goa 6

Whose record was broken thus? What was the record?Whose record was broken thus? What was the record?
7

Marta became the Highest ScorerMarta became the Highest Scorer
in Women’s World Cupin Women’s World Cup 7

He came into the limelight in 1944 when he scored theHe came into the limelight in 1944 when he scored the
winning goal for the IFA XI against India XI.winning goal for the IFA XI against India XI.
Following the 1948 London Olympics, Indian teamFollowing the 1948 London Olympics, Indian team
defeated Dutch club Ajax 5–1 in an exhibition match.defeated Dutch club Ajax 5–1 in an exhibition match.
He emerged as the top scorer in that match. But hisHe emerged as the top scorer in that match. But his
biggest moment under the sun came at around 5.35 pmbiggest moment under the sun came at around 5.35 pm
on 10on 10thth
March, 1951.March, 1951.
Why?Why?
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Scored the winning goal in 1951 Asiad FinalScored the winning goal in 1951 Asiad Final 8

Presently considered one of the best in the world,Presently considered one of the best in the world,
he started playing tennis in his childhood afterhe started playing tennis in his childhood after
watching Pete Sampras play in the Monte Carlowatching Pete Sampras play in the Monte Carlo
Open. He was even ranked among the top players inOpen. He was even ranked among the top players in
his age group for few years. But he started to takehis age group for few years. But he started to take
football seriously at the age of 13 and began as afootball seriously at the age of 13 and began as a
midfielder.midfielder.
Identify him who is currently the skipper of theIdentify him who is currently the skipper of the
national team.national team.
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Hugo LlorisHugo Lloris 9

A private English language class ….. in late 1970s.A private English language class ….. in late 1970s.
Put funda.Put funda.
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Ardilles & Villa in Tottenham HotspurArdilles & Villa in Tottenham Hotspur 10

This google doodle is a tribute to whom?This google doodle is a tribute to whom?
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Leonidas da SilvaLeonidas da Silva A.

Rogerio Lopez Zilli has been assigned an arduous jobRogerio Lopez Zilli has been assigned an arduous job
in 2011 for which he had to search for pretty oldin 2011 for which he had to search for pretty old
records from different sources. After all theserecords from different sources. After all these
painstaking research, his final tally is one more thanpainstaking research, his final tally is one more than
the FIFA-approved official record. The confusion wasthe FIFA-approved official record. The confusion was
created by the gentlemancreated by the gentleman (in pic)(in pic) during a match vsduring a match vs
the Polish team in the 1960s.the Polish team in the 1960s.
What is this all about?What is this all about?
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Total goals scored by PeleTotal goals scored by Pele 11

To celebrate the 115-years anniversary, this specialTo celebrate the 115-years anniversary, this special
kit was unveiled in 2015. It is based on the famouskit was unveiled in 2015. It is based on the famous
‘Maglia Bandiera’ (i.e, Flag Kit), which was used in‘Maglia Bandiera’ (i.e, Flag Kit), which was used in
the 1980s and is recognized as one of most iconicthe 1980s and is recognized as one of most iconic
shirts in club football.shirts in club football.
Which club’s jersey is this?Which club’s jersey is this?
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S.S. LazioS.S. Lazio 12

The 1997-98 Champions League semi-final first legThe 1997-98 Champions League semi-final first leg
between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund kickedbetween Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund kicked
off with 76 minutes delay. The commentators onoff with 76 minutes delay. The commentators on
German TV were at their very best that night and wereGerman TV were at their very best that night and were
granted a TV award afterwards, joking all the time andgranted a TV award afterwards, joking all the time and
making fun of typical commentators’ phrases like:making fun of typical commentators’ phrases like: ‘It‘It
has never been before that a goal would do that good tohas never been before that a goal would do that good to
the match’the match’ (ridiculing the standard phrase ‘A goal(ridiculing the standard phrase ‘A goal
would do good to the match’).would do good to the match’).
Why was the match delayed?Why was the match delayed?

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Goalposts had to be replacedGoalposts had to be replaced 13

Jesper Olsen was a regular left winger for the DanishJesper Olsen was a regular left winger for the Danish
national team and represented Denmark at the Euronational team and represented Denmark at the Euro
1984 and 1986 WC tournaments. While playing club1984 and 1986 WC tournaments. While playing club
football, he came into news because of a certain anticfootball, he came into news because of a certain antic
by one of his teammates in a match vs Helmond Sportby one of his teammates in a match vs Helmond Sport
on 5 December 1982. That particular act created a loton 5 December 1982. That particular act created a lot
of noise among the rulemakers of the game.of noise among the rulemakers of the game.
What was thatWhat was that
controversial act?controversial act?
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Johan Cryuff’s bizarre penaltyJohan Cryuff’s bizarre penalty 14

This is the illustration for the Spanish footballThis is the illustration for the Spanish football
magazinemagazine LíberoLíbero in memory of a star of Torino F.C.,in memory of a star of Torino F.C.,
nicknamed ‘the Italian George Best’. In 1967 at Sannicknamed ‘the Italian George Best’. In 1967 at San
Siro, after one of his famous dribbles, he lobbed the ballSiro, after one of his famous dribbles, he lobbed the ball
from the edge of box into the top corner of the goal,from the edge of box into the top corner of the goal,
interrupting the unbeaten home run of the ‘Grandeinterrupting the unbeaten home run of the ‘Grande
Inter’ of Helenio Herrera, forcing Inter Milan to beInter’ of Helenio Herrera, forcing Inter Milan to be
defeated after three years of positive results.defeated after three years of positive results.
Identify him.Identify him.
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Gigi MeroniGigi Meroni 15

Similar to the ‘UnofficialSimilar to the ‘Unofficial
World Champions’, there is alsoWorld Champions’, there is also
an unofficial _______ baton,an unofficial _______ baton,
which changes hands each timewhich changes hands each time
the holder is defeated in a matchthe holder is defeated in a match
till the next world Cup. Every 4till the next world Cup. Every 4
years, the holder of the Worldyears, the holder of the World
Cup also becomes the holder ofCup also becomes the holder of
the ______ baton, named afterthe ______ baton, named after
the guy shownthe guy shown
in the pic.in the pic.
FITB.FITB.
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Jose NasazziJose Nasazzi 16

In an unique coincidence, two neighbouringIn an unique coincidence, two neighbouring
countries have four football clubs having the samecountries have four football clubs having the same
name (3 in one country and 1 in another). Infact,name (3 in one country and 1 in another). Infact,
their crests also show an uncanny resemblence.their crests also show an uncanny resemblence.
Just give me the name.Just give me the name.
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Mohammedan Sporting ClubMohammedan Sporting Club 17

Apart from his numerous laurels, one of the greatestApart from his numerous laurels, one of the greatest
distinctions of X’s career was earning the hatreddistinctions of X’s career was earning the hatred
of Luciano Moggi, the Juventus executive and chiefof Luciano Moggi, the Juventus executive and chief
instigator of the 2006 Italian football scandal. X was oneinstigator of the 2006 Italian football scandal. X was one
of the persons that Moggi attempted to have punishedof the persons that Moggi attempted to have punished
for decisions that he made against Juventus. In anfor decisions that he made against Juventus. In an
intercepted phone call, Moggi claimed that X and hisintercepted phone call, Moggi claimed that X and his
colleague Roberto Rosetti were too ‘objective’ andcolleague Roberto Rosetti were too ‘objective’ and
should be ‘punished’ for it. As a result, he and Rosettishould be ‘punished’ for it. As a result, he and Rosetti
were two of the few remaining unscathed from thewere two of the few remaining unscathed from the
scandal.scandal.
Who is X?Who is X?
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Pierluigi CollinaPierluigi Collina 18

Nicknamed the ‘Phefeni Glamour Boys’, it is one ofNicknamed the ‘Phefeni Glamour Boys’, it is one of
the most supported club in the African continentthe most supported club in the African continent
with more than 16 million supporters. The club,with more than 16 million supporters. The club,
winner of the 2015 National League Championship,winner of the 2015 National League Championship,
was also involved in the Ellis Park stampede in 2011.was also involved in the Ellis Park stampede in 2011.
Which team is this?Which team is this?
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Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs 19

This mascot, thoughThis mascot, though
loved by one and all, isloved by one and all, is
creating a hugecreating a huge
political row.political row.
What’s the controversyWhat’s the controversy
all about?all about?
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Name is a pun on Prince WilliamName is a pun on Prince William 20

• 5 questions.5 questions.
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marks.marks.
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Gods don’t play dice….they play footba

Which Dutch club is
named after the legendary
Greek Hero who was
known as the ‘Bulwark of
the Achaeans’?
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Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam A.

Identify this Scottish footballIdentify this Scottish football
team named after theteam named after the
Olympian God of transitionsOlympian God of transitions
and boundaries who is theand boundaries who is the
son of Zeus and Maia.son of Zeus and Maia.
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Id this Italian Serie A club named after the femaleId this Italian Serie A club named after the female
athlete and virgin huntress of Greek mythology.athlete and virgin huntress of Greek mythology.
2

Name this Mexican footballName this Mexican football
club named after a famousclub named after a famous
Greek titan of astronomy andGreek titan of astronomy and
navigation.navigation.
(Hint - A mountain range is also(Hint - A mountain range is also
named after this Titan)named after this Titan)
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Id this Finnish football club named after the Greek heroId this Finnish football club named after the Greek hero
who was played by Brad Pitt in a movie.who was played by Brad Pitt in a movie.
4

Name this UkrainianName this Ukrainian
football club namedfootball club named
after theafter the
personification of thepersonification of the
Sun in the GreekSun in the Greek
mythology.mythology.
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Hermes FCHermes FC 1

Atalanta FCAtalanta FC 2

Atlas Futbol ClubAtlas Futbol Club 3

Akilles PorvooAkilles Porvoo 4

FC HeliosFC Helios 5

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Who in 2004 got into a controversy while answeringWho in 2004 got into a controversy while answering
questions about making women’s football attractive,questions about making women’s football attractive,
by suggesting that more feminine clothes should beby suggesting that more feminine clothes should be
introduced to the game like tighter shorts etc.?introduced to the game like tighter shorts etc.?
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Sepp BlatterSepp Blatter A.

He was nicknamed ‘The Cat from Anzing’ due to hisHe was nicknamed ‘The Cat from Anzing’ due to his
superb reflexes, during his playing days. Also famoussuperb reflexes, during his playing days. Also famous
for his sense of humour, he was reported to have triedfor his sense of humour, he was reported to have tried
to catch a duck when it wandered onto the pitch in ato catch a duck when it wandered onto the pitch in a
particular match as he was feeling utterly bored dueparticular match as he was feeling utterly bored due
to the opposition’s inability to threaten him at all.to the opposition’s inability to threaten him at all.
One of the greats of the game…..who?One of the greats of the game…..who?
1

Sepp MaierSepp Maier 1

This brilliant striker is, because of his playing style,This brilliant striker is, because of his playing style,
country of birth and at times rebellious nature on andcountry of birth and at times rebellious nature on and
off-the-field, sometimes retroactively called theoff-the-field, sometimes retroactively called the
‘‘Maradona of the SixtiesMaradona of the Sixties’. On the international level, he’. On the international level, he
first appeared for the Argentine national team, winningfirst appeared for the Argentine national team, winning
the Copa América and later in his career, played forthe Copa América and later in his career, played for
the Italian national team and took part in some of thethe Italian national team and took part in some of the
1962 World Cup matches.1962 World Cup matches.
Who?Who?
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Enrique Omar SívoriEnrique Omar Sívori 2

Why would the footballWhy would the football
world remember a manworld remember a man
named ‘Mathew Simmons’named ‘Mathew Simmons’
due to an infamousdue to an infamous
incident happened duringincident happened during
the mid 90’s?the mid 90’s?
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Kung-fu kick of Eric CantonaKung-fu kick of Eric Cantona 3

It is often said that if he had a more nutritious diet inIt is often said that if he had a more nutritious diet in
his formative years, and if his career had not beenhis formative years, and if his career had not been
halted due to a diagnosis of pleurisy, he would havehalted due to a diagnosis of pleurisy, he would have
been spoken of in the same breath as Park Ji Seung,been spoken of in the same breath as Park Ji Seung,
Hidetoshi Nakata and such Asian greats who haveHidetoshi Nakata and such Asian greats who have
proved themselves in noted European leagues.proved themselves in noted European leagues.
Who is this East Bengal great who was also discoveredWho is this East Bengal great who was also discovered
by the legendary Coach Rahim saheb?by the legendary Coach Rahim saheb?
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Tulsidas BalaramTulsidas Balaram 4

Just like Neymar broke his vertebra by a Columbian in theJust like Neymar broke his vertebra by a Columbian in the
2014 WC, a similar incident happened in the 1982 WC semi-2014 WC, a similar incident happened in the 1982 WC semi-
final involving a French defender and the German goalkeeperfinal involving a French defender and the German goalkeeper
Harald Schumacher. Schumacher deliberately took out hisHarald Schumacher. Schumacher deliberately took out his
opponent in mid-air after he had taken his shot. The defenderopponent in mid-air after he had taken his shot. The defender
was left unconscious by the collision, with damage towas left unconscious by the collision, with damage to
vertebrae, with three cracked ribs and without two teeth. Thevertebrae, with three cracked ribs and without two teeth. The
Frenchman would later accept an apology for the incident,Frenchman would later accept an apology for the incident,
but Schumacher's challenge is remembered to this day as onebut Schumacher's challenge is remembered to this day as one
of the most infamous events in WC history.of the most infamous events in WC history.
Name both the Columbian (from 2014) and the FrenchmanName both the Columbian (from 2014) and the Frenchman
(from 1982).(from 1982).
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Juan Zuniga and Patrick BattistonJuan Zuniga and Patrick Battiston 5

Who, reportedly, paid a handsome ransom believed toWho, reportedly, paid a handsome ransom believed to
be $ 1,60,000 in amount for the release of his brotherbe $ 1,60,000 in amount for the release of his brother
‘Christian’ who was kidnapped in Buenos Aires in April‘Christian’ who was kidnapped in Buenos Aires in April
2002?2002?
He later said that this was also one of the reasons whyHe later said that this was also one of the reasons why
he decided to leave Boca Juniors inspite of such hugehe decided to leave Boca Juniors inspite of such huge
success with them and got transferred to Barcelona insuccess with them and got transferred to Barcelona in
Spain.Spain.
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Juan Román RiquelmeJuan Román Riquelme 6

When he was playing for the Uruguayan club ‘Penarol’, inWhen he was playing for the Uruguayan club ‘Penarol’, in
one of the exhibition matches in Colombia, an oppositionone of the exhibition matches in Colombia, an opposition
player tackled him dangerously and went unpunished. Butplayer tackled him dangerously and went unpunished. But
one of the Penarol co-player supposedly went to thatone of the Penarol co-player supposedly went to that
offender, grabbed his neck and probably said these words:offender, grabbed his neck and probably said these words:
‘The next time you hit the blackie I will kill you, because he‘The next time you hit the blackie I will kill you, because he
is the one that feeds us’.is the one that feeds us’.
Probably one of the greats, he has never played in theProbably one of the greats, he has never played in the
World Cup and hence remained largely an unknown figureWorld Cup and hence remained largely an unknown figure
in soccer history.in soccer history.
Who?Who?
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Alberto SpencerAlberto Spencer 7

During his stint in Barcelona, he had become a cultDuring his stint in Barcelona, he had become a cult
figure there and the Catalans considered him to be onefigure there and the Catalans considered him to be one
of their own. So, when he surprisingly joined their archof their own. So, when he surprisingly joined their arch
rival ‘Real Madrid’ in 2000, the Barca fans wererival ‘Real Madrid’ in 2000, the Barca fans were
distraught and hence during his subsequent visits todistraught and hence during his subsequent visits to
the Camp Nou, he was given an extremely hostilethe Camp Nou, he was given an extremely hostile
reception. reception.
One of the few players to play for both the SpanishOne of the few players to play for both the Spanish
arch-rivals, who are we talking about?arch-rivals, who are we talking about?
(Hint: He had come to India also)
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Luis FigoLuis Figo 8

Born to a German businessman father who emigrated toBorn to a German businessman father who emigrated to
Brazil and an Afro-Brazilian washerwoman mother whoseBrazil and an Afro-Brazilian washerwoman mother whose
ancestors were slaves, he started his football, inspired by hisancestors were slaves, he started his football, inspired by his
father, but faced many barriers because of racism and wasfather, but faced many barriers because of racism and was
only allowed to play as he belonged to a German father. He isonly allowed to play as he belonged to a German father. He is
considered as possibly one of the greatest scorers in soccerconsidered as possibly one of the greatest scorers in soccer
history, and during his time he was considered a king ofhistory, and during his time he was considered a king of
football.football.
But despite this he has been largely forgotten, even in aBut despite this he has been largely forgotten, even in a
soccer-crazy country like Brazil. He was also not included insoccer-crazy country like Brazil. He was also not included in
the 1930 FIFA World Cup due to some misunderstandingsthe 1930 FIFA World Cup due to some misunderstandings
between clubs.between clubs.
Who was this Brazilian great?Who was this Brazilian great?
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Arthur FriedenreichArthur Friedenreich 9

This is the career statistics of whom?This is the career statistics of whom?
Which club did he play for in 2014?Which club did he play for in 2014?
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Fikru Teferra & Atletico De KolkataFikru Teferra & Atletico De Kolkata 10

What unique distinction has, an ex-player named BrianWhat unique distinction has, an ex-player named Brian
Deane, got in English football?Deane, got in English football?
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Scored the first ever goal in Premier LeagueScored the first ever goal in Premier League
in 1992 for Sheffield Unitedin 1992 for Sheffield United 11

One of the richest current Indian footballers, he hailsOne of the richest current Indian footballers, he hails
from a small village near Imphal and had a modestfrom a small village near Imphal and had a modest
background.background.
Till now, he has won nearly every club trophy in IndiaTill now, he has won nearly every club trophy in India
and was once called in the trial by the then Melbourneand was once called in the trial by the then Melbourne
Heart (now Melbourne City Football Club).Heart (now Melbourne City Football Club).
Who?Who?
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Gouramangi SinghGouramangi Singh 12

Which famous derby took its name in honour of one ofWhich famous derby took its name in honour of one of
the main sights of that city, which is the statue ofthe main sights of that city, which is the statue of
Virgin Mary on the top of the Duomo, referred to asVirgin Mary on the top of the Duomo, referred to as
‘Little Madonna’ in the local language ?‘Little Madonna’ in the local language ?
13

Milan DerbyMilan Derby 13

It is generally believed that when he was playing in theIt is generally believed that when he was playing in the
street in his local area, the news arrived that hisstreet in his local area, the news arrived that his
missionary parents were murdered in the infamousmissionary parents were murdered in the infamous
Kaduna riots of the early 2000. He was only eleven yearsKaduna riots of the early 2000. He was only eleven years
old then. He came to England then as an asylum seekerold then. He came to England then as an asylum seeker
and started playing in the English Premier League. He isand started playing in the English Premier League. He is
very successful at EPL, but when it came to the questionvery successful at EPL, but when it came to the question
of representing the national team, he opted for hisof representing the national team, he opted for his
original country, instead of England.original country, instead of England.
Who are we talking about?Who are we talking about?
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Victor Moses (Nigeria)Victor Moses (Nigeria) 14

It is said that after watching Pele in 1977 in Calcutta, MBIt is said that after watching Pele in 1977 in Calcutta, MB
legend Umapati Kumar commented thatlegend Umapati Kumar commented that ‘While the whole world‘While the whole world
is going crazy about Pele, they are so damn unlucky becauseis going crazy about Pele, they are so damn unlucky because
they have never seen …… on field, …… was so gifted that hethey have never seen …… on field, …… was so gifted that he
could do any thing with the ball whenever he wanted’could do any thing with the ball whenever he wanted’. One of. One of
his stupendous performances was - a match played for Indiahis stupendous performances was - a match played for India
against China in Peking, where he played as a substitute in theagainst China in Peking, where he played as a substitute in the
2nd half and scored 4 goals in a row to give India a 4-3 victory2nd half and scored 4 goals in a row to give India a 4-3 victory
after trailing 0-3 in the first half. Also, at the age of 38, he joinedafter trailing 0-3 in the first half. Also, at the age of 38, he joined
Mohammedan Sporting and made them champions in LeagueMohammedan Sporting and made them champions in League
and IFA Shields 5 consecutive times. This forgotten magicianand IFA Shields 5 consecutive times. This forgotten magician
of football had gone away to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)of football had gone away to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
after the partition.after the partition.
Who was this Indian legend?Who was this Indian legend?
15

Syed Abdus SamadSyed Abdus Samad 15

The 1953 FA Cup Final was played between ‘Blackpool’The 1953 FA Cup Final was played between ‘Blackpool’
and ‘Bolton Wanderers’. Blackpool came back from aand ‘Bolton Wanderers’. Blackpool came back from a
3-1 down to win it 4-3. This match has been nicknamed3-1 down to win it 4-3. This match has been nicknamed
as ‘The ………… Final’, named after Blackpool’sas ‘The ………… Final’, named after Blackpool’s
famous winger.famous winger.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
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Sir Stanley MatthewsSir Stanley Matthews 16

Which Indian footballer was selected as the captain ofWhich Indian footballer was selected as the captain of
the Asian All Star team in the mid 60’s – a unique featthe Asian All Star team in the mid 60’s – a unique feat
for any Indian player?for any Indian player?
(He was initially nicknamed ‘Jaguar’ by the crowd for(He was initially nicknamed ‘Jaguar’ by the crowd for
his rough tackling style)his rough tackling style)
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Jarnail SinghJarnail Singh 17

In 2009, in a WC qualifying match there was a huge controversyIn 2009, in a WC qualifying match there was a huge controversy
when the captain of one team admitted that hewhen the captain of one team admitted that he
had illegally handled the ball in the build-up to the match-had illegally handled the ball in the build-up to the match-
winning goal, which had been scored in extra time with 17winning goal, which had been scored in extra time with 17
minutes remaining in the game.minutes remaining in the game.
It was such a huge controversy that he has been termed as oneIt was such a huge controversy that he has been termed as one
of the greatest cheaters in the history of this game. A lot ofof the greatest cheaters in the history of this game. A lot of
celebrities of the suffered nation like Bono, Corrigan Brotherscelebrities of the suffered nation like Bono, Corrigan Brothers
etc. demanded that their nation should be included as the 33rdetc. demanded that their nation should be included as the 33rd
nation in 2010 WC.nation in 2010 WC.
Name the two nations. Who was this miscreant captain?Name the two nations. Who was this miscreant captain?
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France and Ireland & Thierry HenryFrance and Ireland & Thierry Henry 18

Which current English footballer has been nicknamedWhich current English footballer has been nicknamed
‘Can’t Control’ because of his overall career-scoring‘Can’t Control’ because of his overall career-scoring
rate for a Premier League front man does actuallyrate for a Premier League front man does actually
support this moniker?support this moniker?
(He has recently been released by West Ham United)(He has recently been released by West Ham United)
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Carlton ColeCarlton Cole 19

According to some stories, this legend once tied up hisAccording to some stories, this legend once tied up his
nephew ‘Santosh’ to a bed post, and started kicking himnephew ‘Santosh’ to a bed post, and started kicking him
with boots, to remove the fear of the British bootedwith boots, to remove the fear of the British booted
players as Santosh was very much afraid of them. Later,players as Santosh was very much afraid of them. Later,
he also lovingly applied medicine to his nephew.he also lovingly applied medicine to his nephew.
After that, Santosh became a superstar in pre-After that, Santosh became a superstar in pre-
independence India. This legend also gave tips to severalindependence India. This legend also gave tips to several
MB players during their historic 1911 campaign. (I thinkMB players during their historic 1911 campaign. (I think
his statue is still there, though dilapidated, in the Aryanshis statue is still there, though dilapidated, in the Aryans
Club premises).Club premises).
Who?Who?
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Dukhiram MajumdarDukhiram Majumdar 20

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