The Daily Five — Friday, 25 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1930
Where was the first World Cup held, in 1930?
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Italy
- Argentina
And the hosts won it, beating Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo.
2 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Who won the Ballon d'Or in 1972, 1976 and never as a striker, playing as a sweeper?
- Franz Beckenbauer
- Gerd Müller
- Berti Vogts
- Paul Breitner
3 of 5 · Legends
Only one African player has ever won the Ballon d'Or. Who?
- George Weah
- Samuel Eto'o
- Didier Drogba
- Yaya Touré
Weah won it in 1995 at AC Milan, the first year non-Europeans were eligible, and 22 years later Liberia elected him President.
4 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Who was the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or?
- George Weah
- Roger Milla
- Abedi Pele
- Samuel Eto'o
1995, the first year the award opened up beyond European players. He later became president of Liberia.
5 of 5 · Nicknames
Which German is nicknamed Der Bomber?
- Gerd Müller
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
- Jürgen Klinsmann
- Uwe Seeler
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