The Daily Five: Sunday, 13 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 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
2 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.
3 of 5 · Euro 2004
Who scored the only goal of the Euro 2004 final?
- Angelos Charisteas
- Theodoros Zagorakis
- Traianos Dellas
- Giorgos Karagounis
A header from a corner against Portugal in Lisbon.
4 of 5 · Defenders
What injury did Franz Beckenbauer carry through extra time of the 1970 'Game of the Century' semi-final, arm strapped in a sling?
- A dislocated shoulder
- A broken collarbone
- A dislocated elbow
- A broken wrist
West Germany had used both substitutes, so Beckenbauer had the arm strapped to his chest and played on while Italy won it 4-3 in extra time. — read the legend's page
5 of 5 · Records
How many goals did Gerd Müller score in a single Bundesliga season, a record that stood for 49 years?
- 40
- 36
- 44
- 33
1971-72, finally passed by Robert Lewandowski's 41 in 2021. — read the legend's page