The Daily Five: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · One-club men
Who holds Manchester United's all-time appearance record with 963 games?
- Ryan Giggs
- Bobby Charlton
- Paul Scholes
- Gary Neville
Giggs passed Bobby Charlton's 758 games on the night of the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow, then scored the decisive penalty in the shoot-out. — read the legend's page
2 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. — read the legend's page
3 of 5 · Records
Which country lost three World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament?
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Brazil
- Italy
The Netherlands lost the finals of 1974, 1978 and 2010 and have never won the World Cup.
4 of 5 · Managers & Tactics
Sacchi's Milan announced the death of defensive Italian football with a 5-0 European Cup semi-final demolition in 1989. Who were the victims?
- Real Madrid
- Bayern Munich
- Steaua Bucharest
- Werder Bremen
After a 1-1 draw at the Bernabéu, Milan's pressing machine tore Madrid apart at San Siro , Ancelotti, Rijkaard, Gullit, Van Basten and Donadoni all scored , before Steaua were swept aside 4-0 in the final.
5 of 5 · AFCON
Which country has lifted the Africa Cup of Nations more often than anyone else?
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Nigeria
Seven titles, including a straight hat-trick in 2006, 2008 and 2010; Cameroon are next best on five.