The Daily Five: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Which player has won the most Ballon d'Or awards?
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Michel Platini
- Johan Cruyff
Eight, ahead of Ronaldo's five. — read the legend's page
2 of 5 · Laws
How many substitutions are normally allowed per team in a competitive match today?
- Five, in three windows
- Three
- Four
- Unlimited
Raised from three during the 2020 season and kept.
3 of 5 · Own Goals
Which Dutchman scored for both teams against Italy at the 1978 World Cup, flattening his own goalkeeper in the process?
- Ernie Brandts
- Arie Haan
- Ruud Krol
- Wim Rijsbergen
His own goal left keeper Piet Schrijvers injured in the collision, he then hammered in the equaliser at the proper end, and Arie Haan's thunderbolt won it 2-1.
4 of 5 · World Cup 2010
Who scored the goal that sent Ghana out and Uruguay through in the 2010 quarter-final shoot-out drama?
- Sebastián Abreu
- Diego Forlán
- Luis Suárez
- Edinson Cavani
A Panenka to finish it, after Suárez's handball and Gyan's missed penalty.
5 of 5 · Records
Which club went a full Premier League season unbeaten, and in which year?
- Arsenal, 2003-04
- Chelsea, 2004-05
- Manchester United, 1998-99
- Liverpool, 2019-20
The Invincibles: 26 wins, 12 draws.