The Daily Five: Sunday, 25 October 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · International careers
How many calendar years separate the first and last years of Alessandro Nesta's recorded senior international career?
- 10 calendar years
- 8 calendar years
- 12 calendar years
- 14 calendar years
The recorded years are 1996 and 2006. Subtracting the first from the last gives 10. This is a calendar-year gap, not a count of seasons or matches. — read the legend's page
2 of 5 · Intercontinental Cup
Estudiantes drew 1-1 at Old Trafford to take the 1968 Intercontinental Cup off Manchester United. Who scored their goal?
- Juan Ramón Verón
- Carlos Bilardo
- Marcos Conigliaro
- Oscar Malbernat
Verón headed Estudiantes ahead in the sixth minute, and his son Juan Sebastián would sign for Manchester United 33 years later.
3 of 5 · World Cup 2026
Which country won the 2026 World Cup?
- Spain
- Argentina
- France
- Brazil
1-0 against Argentina after extra time.
4 of 5 · Birthdays
On which day of the week was Nílton Santos born?
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
Nílton Santos's sourced birth date is 16 May 1925, a Saturday. — read the legend's page
5 of 5 · Birthdays
On which day of the week was Gianni Rivera born?
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Gianni Rivera's sourced birth date is 18 August 1943, a Wednesday. — read the legend's page