The Daily Five — Sunday, 2 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Laws
How many players from one team are on the pitch at kick-off, including the goalkeeper?
The number this whole almanac is built around.
2 of 5 · Defenders
What injury did Franz Beckenbauer carry through extra time of the 1970 'Game of the Century' semi-final, arm strapped in a sling?
- A dislocated shoulder
- A broken collarbone
- A dislocated elbow
- A broken wrist
West Germany had used both substitutes, so Beckenbauer had the arm strapped to his chest and played on while Italy won it 4-3 in extra time. —
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3 of 5 · Nicknames
Which nickname belongs to Garrincha?
- The Little Bird
- The Black Pearl
- The White Pelé
- The Divine Ponytail
4 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Who remains the only goalkeeper ever to win the Ballon d'Or?
- Lev Yashin
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Oliver Kahn
- Dino Zoff
Yashin won it in 1963 and no keeper has managed it since, which is why the trophy for the world's best goalkeeper now carries his name. —
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5 of 5 · Champions League 1999
How many minutes did Manchester United need in stoppage time to turn the 1999 Champions League final around?
- About three
- About ten
- About fifteen
- One
Sheringham and Solskjær scored in the 91st and 93rd minutes against Bayern.
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