The Daily Five: Thursday, 20 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Own Goals
Whose own goal against the USA at the 1994 World Cup was followed by his murder in Medellín ten days later?
- Andrés Escobar
- Alexis Mendoza
- Luis Fernando Herrera
- Freddy Rincón
He was shot six times outside a Medellín nightclub, and witnesses said the gunman shouted 'gol' as he fired. — read the legend's page
2 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
The last defender to win it. — read the legend's page
3 of 5 · World Cup 1954
Who scored the winner in the 1954 World Cup final, the Miracle of Bern?
- Helmut Rahn
- Fritz Walter
- Max Morlock
- Ottmar Walter
West Germany came back from 2-0 down to beat Hungary 3-2 in Bern. — read the legend's page
4 of 5 · World Cup 2002
Who scored both goals in the 2002 World Cup final?
- Ronaldo
- Rivaldo
- Ronaldinho
- Kaká
Brazil 2-0 Germany in Yokohama, redemption four years after the 1998 final. — read the legend's page
5 of 5 · Champions League 2005
Who was in goal for Liverpool when they beat Milan on penalties in 2005?
- Jerzy Dudek
- Pepe Reina
- Sander Westerveld
- David James
His double save from Shevchenko in extra time was the real moment.