The Daily Five: Monday, 24 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1994
Who missed the decisive penalty for Italy in the 1994 World Cup final?
- Roberto Baggio
- Franco Baresi
- Daniele Massaro
- Giuseppe Signori
Over the bar in Pasadena, and Brazil had a fourth star. — read the legend's page
2 of 5 · European Cup 1980
Which club did Nottingham Forest beat to win their second consecutive European Cup in 1980?
- Hamburger SV
- Malmö FF
- Ajax
- Real Madrid
Brian Clough's side won it twice while never winning it again after.
3 of 5 · World Cup 1962
Who was sent off in the 1962 semi-final and still played in the final?
- Garrincha
- Vavá
- Zito
- Djalma Santos
Garrincha kneed Chile's Eladio Rojas and walked in the 83rd minute, but the disciplinary committee imposed no ban and he played in the 3-1 win over Czechoslovakia four days later, running a severe fever. — read the legend's page
4 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Buffon conceded just twice in Italy's entire 2006 World Cup triumph. What beat him?
- An own goal and a penalty
- Two penalties
- A free kick and a penalty
- Two own goals
Cristian Zaccardo sliced into his own net against the USA and Zidane chipped his Panenka in the final, so no opponent ever beat Buffon from open play. — read the legend's page
5 of 5 · Derbies
Which two clubs contest El Clásico?
- Real Madrid and Barcelona
- Real Madrid and Atlético
- Barcelona and Espanyol
- Sevilla and Betis
The most watched club fixture in the world.