The Daily Five: Thursday, 3 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · National lore
Which two countries contest the Superclásico of national teams in South America?
- Argentina and Brazil
- Argentina and Uruguay
- Brazil and Uruguay
- Chile and Argentina
Though Boca versus River is the Superclásico at club level.
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 · Intercontinental Cup
Boca Juniors shocked Real Madrid 2-1 in the 2000 Intercontinental Cup. Who scored both Boca goals inside the first six minutes?
- Martín Palermo
- Juan Román Riquelme
- Guillermo Barros Schelotto
- Marcelo Delgado
Palermo scored in the third and sixth minutes in Tokyo while Riquelme ran the game, and Roberto Carlos's quick reply was all Madrid could manage.
4 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Whose header did Gordon Banks somehow claw over the bar in the 'save of the century' at Mexico 70?
- Pelé
- Jairzinho
- Tostão
- Rivelino
Pelé was already shouting 'goal' when Banks scrambled across to flip the bouncing header over the bar, and Brazil still won 1-0 through Jairzinho. — read the legend's page
5 of 5 · Managers
Which manager won the Champions League with Porto before moving to Chelsea?
- José Mourinho
- André Villas-Boas
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Rafael Benítez
2004, a year after winning the UEFA Cup with the same club.