The Daily Five — Friday, 14 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1998
How many goals did Zinedine Zidane score in the 1998 World Cup final?
2 of 5 · Africa
Which Liberian forward is the only African to win the Ballon d'Or and later became a head of state?
- George Weah
- Didier Drogba
- Samuel Eto'o
- Yaya Touré
President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024.
3 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Who won the Ballon d'Or in 1972, 1976 and never as a striker, playing as a sweeper?
- Franz Beckenbauer
- Gerd Müller
- Berti Vogts
- Paul Breitner
4 of 5 · Euro 2020
Where was the Euro 2020 final played, and who won it?
- Wembley, won by Italy
- Wembley, won by England
- Munich, won by Italy
- Rome, won by Italy
Italy won the shoot-out after Bonucci cancelled out Luke Shaw's early goal.
5 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Which defender won the Ballon d'Or in 2006 after captaining Italy to the World Cup?
- Fabio Cannavaro
- Paolo Maldini
- Alessandro Nesta
- Lilian Thuram
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