The Daily Five — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Transfers
Which club made Denílson the world's most expensive player in 1998?
- Real Betis
- Sevilla
- Deportivo La Coruña
- Valencia
Barcelona had agreed a deal before it collapsed over tax issues, and Denilson joked that he went to sleep dreaming of Barca and woke up in Seville. The £21.5m fee beat what Inter had paid for Ronaldo, and two seasons later Betis went down with their record signing still in the side.
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. —
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3 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.
4 of 5 · Records
How many goals did Miroslav Klose score at World Cups?
5 of 5 · Records
How many World Cups did Pelé win?
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