The Daily Five — Saturday, 19 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1970
Pelé rolled the ball into his captain's path for Brazil's fourth in the 1970 final. Who thundered it in?
- Carlos Alberto
- Jairzinho
- Rivelino
- Gérson
Clodoaldo slalomed past four Italians in his own half to start the move, and the captain arrived flying down the right to finish what many still call the greatest team goal ever. —
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2 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.
3 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Which player has won the most Ballon d'Or awards?
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Michel Platini
- Johan Cruyff
4 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
5 of 5 · AFCON
Which country has lifted the Africa Cup of Nations more often than anyone else?
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Nigeria
Seven titles, including a straight hat-trick in 2006, 2008 and 2010; Cameroon are next best on five.
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