33·Legends

The Daily Five — Thursday, 10 September 2026

The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.

1 of 5 · World Cup 1990

Who scored the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final?

An 85th-minute penalty against Argentina in Rome, West Germany's third world title. — read the legend's page
2 of 5 · Transfers

Johan Cruyff's world-record 1973 move from Ajax to Barcelona reunited him with which coach?

Cruyff wanted his old Ajax boss back, and the reunion delivered Barcelona's first title in 14 years plus a 5-0 win at the Bernabéu. — read the legend's page
3 of 5 · Nicknames

Which forward was nicknamed The Kaiser's opposite number, El Matador, in Argentina?

Two goals in the 1978 final, the tournament's top scorer. — read the legend's page
4 of 5 · Euro 2020

Where was the Euro 2020 final played, and who won it?

Italy won the shoot-out after Bonucci cancelled out Luke Shaw's early goal.
5 of 5 · World Cup 1970

Who played extra time of the 1970 semi-final with his arm strapped in a sling?

West Germany had used both substitutes, so Beckenbauer carried on with a dislocated shoulder while Italy won the 'Game of the Century' 4-3, five of the seven goals coming in extra time. — read the legend's page
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