Banana Kick 2.0 Prelims

Elimination Round

Rules * 30 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

Identify Identify the the

legend, legend, receiving receiving

the the PadmasrePadmasree Award e Award

on on barefoot barefoot from the from the

then then Indian Indian

President, President, Dr. Dr.

Rajendra Rajendra Prasad.Prasad.

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Why this particular no. by leading singers Why this particular no. by leading singers of the country Greta Salome and Jansi of the country Greta Salome and Jansi

titled ‘Never Forget’ is gaining popularity titled ‘Never Forget’ is gaining popularity in the recent months?in the recent months?

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Recognised by FIFA as the World’s Best Recognised by FIFA as the World’s Best Futsal Player, his honours include :---Futsal Player, his honours include :---

* Best Futsal player in the world : * Best Futsal player in the world : 2004, 2004, 2006, 2011, 20122006, 2011, 2012* FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Shoe : * FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Shoe : 20042004* FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Ball : * FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Ball : 2004, 20082004, 2008* FIFA Futsal World Cup Silver Shoe : * FIFA Futsal World Cup Silver Shoe : 20082008Namesake of a fellow countryman, how Namesake of a fellow countryman, how

do we know him better?do we know him better?

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They are They are the present the present Organising Organising Committee Committee members members of which of which

tournamentournament?t?

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In 2004, during the Centenary In 2004, during the Centenary celebration of a great achievement, the celebration of a great achievement, the

1904 GALT F.C. team were inducted 1904 GALT F.C. team were inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. Because of a certain rule change, this Because of a certain rule change, this

particular feat can’t be replicated particular feat can’t be replicated anymore by any club teams.anymore by any club teams.

What did GALT F.C. achieve that was What did GALT F.C. achieve that was earlier done only by Upton Park? earlier done only by Upton Park?

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Named after his parents, who is the only Named after his parents, who is the only goalkeeper till date to win two successive goalkeeper till date to win two successive

World Cups?World Cups?

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Identify the venue where the shooting of Identify the venue where the shooting of this film was done. this film was done.

(Originally known as the ‘Light of the Aryans’, it has been given it’s present name to celebrate a seminal event of the country)

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During the 1950s, the French sports daily During the 1950s, the French sports daily L’Equipe and its then-editor Gabriel L’Equipe and its then-editor Gabriel Hanot championed the cause for a Hanot championed the cause for a

prestigious tournament. Hanot, together prestigious tournament. Hanot, together with his colleague Jacques Ferran, with his colleague Jacques Ferran,

designed a blueprint for this tournament designed a blueprint for this tournament to be played on Wednesdays under to be played on Wednesdays under

floodlights.floodlights.How do we currently know that How do we currently know that

tournament?tournament?

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By qualifying into the final, France has By qualifying into the final, France has now a great chance of becoming the Euro now a great chance of becoming the Euro

Cup champion as a host nation.Cup champion as a host nation.Which host-nation won it on the last Which host-nation won it on the last

occasion? occasion?

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As part of a £6.7 million revamp & the As part of a £6.7 million revamp & the re-dedication ceremony in Oct, 2015, re-dedication ceremony in Oct, 2015, this site of ‘pilgrimage’ this site of ‘pilgrimage’ (for the football (for the football

fans)fans),, has been moved across the market has been moved across the market place to the Castle Street side, place to the Castle Street side,

overlooked by Dudley Castle. Just weeks overlooked by Dudley Castle. Just weeks after, the decision of Dudley Council to after, the decision of Dudley Council to locate their rubbish area right next to it locate their rubbish area right next to it

has invited lot of flak.has invited lot of flak.

What is so special about this site?What is so special about this site?(vis – next slides)

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Played as a traditional season-opener, this Played as a traditional season-opener, this highly prestigious match is played highly prestigious match is played

between the reigning champion of the between the reigning champion of the national football league, the ‘Eredivisie’ national football league, the ‘Eredivisie’

and the winner of the national KNVB Cup. and the winner of the national KNVB Cup. After whom this trophy has been named? After whom this trophy has been named?

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Two footballers, who represented Spain Two footballers, who represented Spain in international arena has scored 50 or in international arena has scored 50 or

more international goals. more international goals. If one of them is David Villa, who is the If one of them is David Villa, who is the

other one? other one? (Clue – Apart from several other titles, big

or small, he has won 5 Spanish Primera División titles)

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While discussing about their personal While discussing about their personal lives, Jim Laker once jocularly told a lives, Jim Laker once jocularly told a

fellow sportsman (X), “It was a good fellow sportsman (X), “It was a good thing that your father wasn’t a West thing that your father wasn’t a West

Bromwich Albion fan.”Bromwich Albion fan.”X’s father was a fan of which club? X’s father was a fan of which club?

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This footballer-turned-coach was the This footballer-turned-coach was the first person to introduce Baseball and first person to introduce Baseball and

Rugby in Kolkata Maidan. Another Rugby in Kolkata Maidan. Another important fact about the man is that – important fact about the man is that –

he was the coach of two different teams, he was the coach of two different teams, competing in two different sports, in competing in two different sports, in two different Olympics. One of the two different Olympics. One of the

teams being managed by him was the teams being managed by him was the Indian boxing team in 1952 Olympics.Indian boxing team in 1952 Olympics.

Name this Mohun Bagan-Ratna. Name this Mohun Bagan-Ratna.

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One of the best in the business, identify One of the best in the business, identify this twice Olympic gold medalist and a this twice Olympic gold medalist and a World Cup gold medalist, whose best-World Cup gold medalist, whose best-selling autobiography is subtitled ‘A selling autobiography is subtitled ‘A

Memoir of Hope’.Memoir of Hope’.

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Who became the first Indian origin Who became the first Indian origin player to score in the English Premier player to score in the English Premier

League in 2006? League in 2006? (He also wanted to play for the Indian (He also wanted to play for the Indian

National team but couldn’t do so without National team but couldn’t do so without renouncing his British citizenship)renouncing his British citizenship)

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He made his World Cup debut replacing He made his World Cup debut replacing Andrea Alessandro Carnevale and then Andrea Alessandro Carnevale and then the rest is history. However, after the the rest is history. However, after the

World Cup, his form gradually but fairly World Cup, his form gradually but fairly and quickly declined and he became the and quickly declined and he became the first player from his country to join the J-first player from his country to join the J-

League. League. Who?Who?

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How would you connect the audio track How would you connect the audio track to an entity which is a three-time Semi-to an entity which is a three-time Semi-finalists of the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa finalists of the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League (in 2003–04, 2010–11 & 2015–League (in 2003–04, 2010–11 & 2015–16) and one-time Semi-finalist of the 16) and one-time Semi-finalist of the

UEFA Champions League (in 2005–06)?UEFA Champions League (in 2005–06)?

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In Spanish, it’s called ‘Chilena’, in In Spanish, it’s called ‘Chilena’, in French ‘Ciseaux Retourné’, in Greek French ‘Ciseaux Retourné’, in Greek

‘Psalidaki’, in German it is called ‘Psalidaki’, in German it is called ‘Fallrückzieher’. ‘Fallrückzieher’.

What do we call it in English? What do we call it in English? (Please give the most popular name)(Please give the most popular name)

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Which national team is commonly Which national team is commonly referred to as La Celeste which in referred to as La Celeste which in

English probably means ‘The Sky Blue English probably means ‘The Sky Blue One’? One’?

(They are currently coached by Oscar (They are currently coached by Oscar Tabarez)Tabarez)

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What is the most What is the most significant significant

contribution of this contribution of this noted gentleman to noted gentleman to

the world of the world of football? football?

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In 1972, which legend was involved in a In 1972, which legend was involved in a car crash which resulted in the loss of car crash which resulted in the loss of

sight in one eye and thus ended his sight in one eye and thus ended his career? career?

(He is considered to be 20(He is considered to be 20thth century’s 2 century’s 2ndnd-best -best in the position he played, after a certain in the position he played, after a certain

Russian)Russian)

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Just find the connection between these 3 Just find the connection between these 3 footballers.footballers.

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This lady in the This lady in the photo is a Japanese photo is a Japanese

and her name is and her name is Haluka. She is often Haluka. She is often

seen in India seen in India nowadays. nowadays.

But what is she But what is she doing in today’s doing in today’s football quiz?football quiz?

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Considered to be the greatest footballer of Considered to be the greatest footballer of the pre-war era, he was voted the best the pre-war era, he was voted the best

Austrian footballer of the 20Austrian footballer of the 20thth Century in a Century in a 1999 poll by the International Federation of 1999 poll by the International Federation of

Football History and Statistics. Known as Football History and Statistics. Known as ‘The Paper Man’ for his slight built, he had ‘The Paper Man’ for his slight built, he had

fantastic creativity and dribbling skills. fantastic creativity and dribbling skills. He refused to play for Germany after He refused to play for Germany after

Austria was annexed and died under very Austria was annexed and died under very mysterious circumstances soon after mysterious circumstances soon after

making the decision. The Gestapo were making the decision. The Gestapo were known to have files on him and many known to have files on him and many

believe that they were responsible for his believe that they were responsible for his death. death. Who?Who?

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If Harry Kane did it in 2015/16, who was If Harry Kane did it in 2015/16, who was the last Englishman to achieve the same the last Englishman to achieve the same

feat? feat? (That Englishman made his debut under a (That Englishman made his debut under a

manager who had the same name, that is, his manager who had the same name, that is, his Christian name is the same as the Manager’s Christian name is the same as the Manager’s

popular name)popular name)

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While describing one of the semi-finals of While describing one of the semi-finals of a World Cup held in the 80’s, a certain a World Cup held in the 80’s, a certain

European newspaper described the event European newspaper described the event as thus:as thus:

‘When great matches of the World Cups ‘When great matches of the World Cups are recounted, there will always be a are recounted, there will always be a

place for this remarkable duel between place for this remarkable duel between _____ skill and ____ _____ stamina.’ _____ skill and ____ _____ stamina.’

(This match is considered to be one of the (This match is considered to be one of the best in World Cup history) best in World Cup history)

Fill in the blanks.Fill in the blanks.

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In his autobiography ‘Capitaine’, which In his autobiography ‘Capitaine’, which was published in 2002, he admitted that was published in 2002, he admitted that he feels totally French and while having he feels totally French and while having

ties with Ghana, he has never even ties with Ghana, he has never even considered playing for a country other considered playing for a country other

than France. than France. Nicknamed as ‘The Rock’ because of the Nicknamed as ‘The Rock’ because of the

position he played in, who is this position he played in, who is this footballer who won the 1994 UEFA footballer who won the 1994 UEFA

Champions League playing for AC Milan Champions League playing for AC Milan where he himself scored a goal in the where he himself scored a goal in the

final?final?

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In 2014 World Cup, when this Asian In 2014 World Cup, when this Asian footballer scored against Ivory Coast, he footballer scored against Ivory Coast, he became the first player from his country became the first player from his country

to score in two World Cups, and also to score in two World Cups, and also claimed sole possession of being the top claimed sole possession of being the top

scorer of his country in FIFA World scorer of his country in FIFA World Cup history with three goals in total Cup history with three goals in total

count.count.

Who? Who?

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Johan Löfstedt is a movie director who wanted to Johan Löfstedt is a movie director who wanted to experiment on tv’s impact on the people and how experiment on tv’s impact on the people and how

people easily believe what they see on tv or internet. people easily believe what they see on tv or internet. So, he made a mockumentary in 2002, where he So, he made a mockumentary in 2002, where he showed that a certain Football event never took showed that a certain Football event never took

place in that country. It was faked and exists only as place in that country. It was faked and exists only as forged tv and radio coverage in a conspiracy forged tv and radio coverage in a conspiracy

between American and ____ television, between American and ____ television, the CIA and FIFA as part of a Cold War experiment. the CIA and FIFA as part of a Cold War experiment. The documentary showed interviews of disgusted The documentary showed interviews of disgusted

footballers like Agne Simonsson and Kurt Hamrin, footballers like Agne Simonsson and Kurt Hamrin, who said that after they die, one of their country’s who said that after they die, one of their country’s greatest sporting achievements will be a matter of greatest sporting achievements will be a matter of

disbelief and conspiracy. disbelief and conspiracy. But as the credits rolled, people realised it was a But as the credits rolled, people realised it was a

complete hoax. The name of this mockumentary is complete hoax. The name of this mockumentary is ‘Konspiration’. ‘Konspiration’.

Which Sporting event?Which Sporting event?

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Identify Identify the the

legend, legend, receiving receiving

the the PadmasrePadmasree Award e Award

on on barefoot barefoot from the from the

then then Indian Indian

President, President, Dr. Dr.

Rajendra Rajendra Prasad.Prasad.

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Gostho PalGostho Pal1


Why this particular no. by leading singers Why this particular no. by leading singers of the country Greta Salome and Jansi of the country Greta Salome and Jansi

titled ‘Never Forget’ is gaining popularity titled ‘Never Forget’ is gaining popularity in the recent months?in the recent months?

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Video directed by Hannes HalldórssonVideo directed by Hannes Halldórsson2


Recognised by FIFA as the World’s Best Recognised by FIFA as the World’s Best Futsal Player, his achievements Futsal Player, his achievements

include :---include :---* Best Futsal player in the world : * Best Futsal player in the world : 2004, 2004, 2006, 2011, 20122006, 2011, 2012* FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Shoe : * FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Shoe : 20042004* FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Ball : * FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Ball : 2004, 20082004, 2008* FIFA Futsal World Cup Silver Shoe : * FIFA Futsal World Cup Silver Shoe : 20082008Namesake of a fellow countryman, how Namesake of a fellow countryman, how

do we know better?do we know better?

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FalcaoFalcao3


They are They are the present the present Organising Organising Committee Committee members members of which of which

tournamentournament?t?

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Durand CupDurand Cup4


In 2004, during the Centenary In 2004, during the Centenary celebration of a great achievement, the celebration of a great achievement, the

1904 GALT F.C. team were inducted 1904 GALT F.C. team were inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. Because of a certain rule change, this Because of a certain rule change, this

particular feat can’t be replicated particular feat can’t be replicated anymore by any club teams.anymore by any club teams.

What did GALT F.C. achieve that was What did GALT F.C. achieve that was earlier done only by Upton Park? earlier done only by Upton Park?

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Won Gold in Olympic FootballWon Gold in Olympic Football5

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Named after his parents, who is the only Named after his parents, who is the only goalkeeper till date to win two successive goalkeeper till date to win two successive

World Cups?World Cups?

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Gilmar (1958 & ‘62)Gilmar (1958 & ‘62)6


Identify the venue where the shooting of Identify the venue where the shooting of this film was done. this film was done.

(Originally known as the ‘Light of the Aryans’, it has been given it’s present name to celebrate a seminal event of the country)

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Azadi Stadium, TeheranAzadi Stadium, Teheran7


During the 1950s, the French sports daily During the 1950s, the French sports daily L’Equipe and its then-editor Gabriel L’Equipe and its then-editor Gabriel Hanot championed the cause for a Hanot championed the cause for a

prestigious tournament. Hanot, together prestigious tournament. Hanot, together with his colleague Jacques Ferran, with his colleague Jacques Ferran,

designed a blueprint for this tournament designed a blueprint for this tournament to be played on Wednesdays under to be played on Wednesdays under

floodlights.floodlights.How do we currently know that How do we currently know that

tournament?tournament?

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UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League8


By qualifying into the final, France has By qualifying into the final, France has now a great chance of becoming the Euro now a great chance of becoming the Euro

Cup champion as a host nation.Cup champion as a host nation.Which host-nation won it on the last Which host-nation won it on the last

occasion? occasion?

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France (in 1984)France (in 1984)9


As part of a £6.7 million revamp & the As part of a £6.7 million revamp & the re-dedication ceremony in Oct, 2015, re-dedication ceremony in Oct, 2015, this site of ‘pilgrimage’ this site of ‘pilgrimage’ (for the football (for the football

fans)fans),, has been moved across the market has been moved across the market place to the Castle Street side, place to the Castle Street side,

overlooked by Dudley Castle. Just weeks overlooked by Dudley Castle. Just weeks after, the decision of Dudley Council to after, the decision of Dudley Council to locate their rubbish area right next to it locate their rubbish area right next to it

has invited lot of flak.has invited lot of flak.

What is so special about this site?What is so special about this site?(vis – next slides)

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The Statue of Duncan EdwardsThe Statue of Duncan Edwards10


Played as a traditional season-opener, this Played as a traditional season-opener, this highly prestigious match is played highly prestigious match is played

between the reigning champion of the between the reigning champion of the national football league, the ‘Eredivisie’ national football league, the ‘Eredivisie’

and the winner of the national KNVB Cup. and the winner of the national KNVB Cup. After whom this trophy has been named? After whom this trophy has been named?

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Johan CruyffJohan Cruyff11


Two footballers, who represented Spain Two footballers, who represented Spain in international arena has scored 50 or in international arena has scored 50 or

more international goals. more international goals. If one of them is David Villa, who is the If one of them is David Villa, who is the

other one? other one? (Clue – Apart from several other titles, big

or small, he has won 5 Spanish Primera División titles)

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Ferenc PuskasFerenc Puskas12


While discussing about their personal While discussing about their personal lives, Jim Laker once jocularly told a lives, Jim Laker once jocularly told a

fellow sportsman (X), “It was a good fellow sportsman (X), “It was a good thing that your father wasn’t a West thing that your father wasn’t a West

Bromwich Albion fan.”Bromwich Albion fan.”X’s father was a fan of which club? X’s father was a fan of which club?

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Everton F.C.Everton F.C.13


This footballer-turned-coach was the This footballer-turned-coach was the first person to introduce Baseball and first person to introduce Baseball and

Rugby in Kolkata Maidan. Another Rugby in Kolkata Maidan. Another important fact about the man is that – important fact about the man is that –

he was the coach of two different teams, he was the coach of two different teams, competing in two different sports, in competing in two different sports, in two different Olympics. One of the two different Olympics. One of the

teams being managed by him was the teams being managed by him was the Indian boxing team in 1952 Olympics.Indian boxing team in 1952 Olympics.

Name this Mohun Bagan-Ratna. Name this Mohun Bagan-Ratna.

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Balaidas ChattopadhyayBalaidas Chattopadhyay14

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One of the best in the business, identify One of the best in the business, identify this twice Olympic gold medalist and a this twice Olympic gold medalist and a World Cup gold medalist, whose best-World Cup gold medalist, whose best-selling autobiography is subtitled ‘A selling autobiography is subtitled ‘A

Memoir of Hope’.Memoir of Hope’.

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Hope SoloHope Solo15


Who became the first Indian origin Who became the first Indian origin player to score in the English Premier player to score in the English Premier

League in 2006? League in 2006? (He also wanted to play for the Indian (He also wanted to play for the Indian

National team but couldn’t do so without National team but couldn’t do so without renouncing his British citizenship)renouncing his British citizenship)

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Michael ChopraMichael Chopra16


He made his World Cup debut replacing He made his World Cup debut replacing Andrea Alessandro Carnevale and then Andrea Alessandro Carnevale and then the rest is history. However, after the the rest is history. However, after the

World Cup, his form gradually but fairly World Cup, his form gradually but fairly and quickly declined and he became the and quickly declined and he became the first player from his country to join the J-first player from his country to join the J-

League. League. Who?Who?

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Salvatore ‘Toto’ SchillaciSalvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci17


How would you connect the audio track How would you connect the audio track to an entity which is a three-time Semi-to an entity which is a three-time Semi-finalists of the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa finalists of the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League (in 2003–04, 2010–11 & 2015–League (in 2003–04, 2010–11 & 2015–16) and one-time Semi-finalist of the 16) and one-time Semi-finalist of the

UEFA Champions League (in 2005–06)?UEFA Champions League (in 2005–06)?

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Villarreal F.C. is nicknamed Villarreal F.C. is nicknamed Yellow SubmarineYellow Submarine

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In Spanish, it’s called ‘Chilena’, in In Spanish, it’s called ‘Chilena’, in French ‘Ciseaux Retourné’, in Greek French ‘Ciseaux Retourné’, in Greek

‘Psalidaki’, in German it is called ‘Psalidaki’, in German it is called ‘Fallrückzieher’. ‘Fallrückzieher’.

What do we call it in English? What do we call it in English? (Please give the most popular name)(Please give the most popular name)

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Bicycle KickBicycle Kick19


Which national team is commonly Which national team is commonly referred to as La Celeste which in referred to as La Celeste which in

English probably means ‘The Sky Blue English probably means ‘The Sky Blue One’? One’?

(They are currently coached by Oscar (They are currently coached by Oscar Tabarez)Tabarez)

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UruguayUruguay20


What is the most What is the most significant significant

contribution of this contribution of this noted gentleman to noted gentleman to

the world of the world of football? football?

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Christiano Ronaldo is named after Christiano Ronaldo is named after The 40The 40thth US President Ronald Reagan US President Ronald Reagan

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In 1972, which legend was involved in a In 1972, which legend was involved in a car crash which resulted in the loss of car crash which resulted in the loss of

sight in one eye and thus ended his sight in one eye and thus ended his career? career?

(He is considered to be 20(He is considered to be 20thth century’s 2 century’s 2ndnd-best -best in the position he played, after a certain in the position he played, after a certain

Russian)Russian)

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Gordon BanksGordon Banks22


Just find the connection between these 3 Just find the connection between these 3 footballers.footballers.

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Doctors/Medical PractisionersDoctors/Medical Practisioners(Tostao, Socrates, Kenny Deuchar)(Tostao, Socrates, Kenny Deuchar)

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This lady in the This lady in the photo is a Japanese photo is a Japanese

and her name is and her name is Haluka. She is often Haluka. She is often

seen in India seen in India nowadays. nowadays.

But what is she But what is she doing in today’s doing in today’s football quiz?football quiz?

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Girlfriend of Do DongGirlfriend of Do Dong24


Considered to be the greatest footballer of Considered to be the greatest footballer of the pre-war era, he was voted the best the pre-war era, he was voted the best

Austrian footballer of the 20Austrian footballer of the 20thth Century in a Century in a 1999 poll by the International Federation of 1999 poll by the International Federation of

Football History and Statistics. Known as Football History and Statistics. Known as ‘The Paper Man’ for his slight built, he had ‘The Paper Man’ for his slight built, he had

fantastic creativity and dribbling skills. fantastic creativity and dribbling skills. He refused to play for Germany after He refused to play for Germany after

Austria was annexed and died under very Austria was annexed and died under very mysterious circumstances soon after mysterious circumstances soon after

making the decision. The Gestapo were making the decision. The Gestapo were known to have files on him and many known to have files on him and many

believe that they were responsible for his believe that they were responsible for his death. death. Who?Who?

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If Harry Kane did it in 2015/16, who was If Harry Kane did it in 2015/16, who was the last Englishman to achieve the same the last Englishman to achieve the same

feat? feat? (That Englishman made his debut under a (That Englishman made his debut under a

manager who had the same name, that is, his manager who had the same name, that is, his Christian name is the same as the Manager’s Christian name is the same as the Manager’s

popular name)popular name)

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Kevin PhillipsKevin Phillips(Barclays Golden Boot in 1999/00. (Barclays Golden Boot in 1999/00.

He made his debut under Kevin Keegan)He made his debut under Kevin Keegan)

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While describing one of the semi-finals of While describing one of the semi-finals of a World Cup held in the 80’s, a certain a World Cup held in the 80’s, a certain

European newspaper described the event European newspaper described the event as thus:as thus:

‘When great matches of the World Cups ‘When great matches of the World Cups are recounted, there will always be a are recounted, there will always be a

place for this remarkable duel between place for this remarkable duel between _____ skill and ____ _____ stamina.’ _____ skill and ____ _____ stamina.’

(This match is considered to be one of the (This match is considered to be one of the best in World Cup history) best in World Cup history)

Fill in the blanks?Fill in the blanks?

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French skill, West German stamina (1982)French skill, West German stamina (1982)27


In his autobiography ‘Capitaine’, which In his autobiography ‘Capitaine’, which was published in 2002, he admitted that was published in 2002, he admitted that he feels totally French and while having he feels totally French and while having

ties with Ghana, he has never even ties with Ghana, he has never even considered playing for a country other considered playing for a country other

than France. than France. Nicknamed as ‘The Rock’ because of the Nicknamed as ‘The Rock’ because of the

position he played in, who is this position he played in, who is this footballer who won the 1994 UEFA footballer who won the 1994 UEFA

Champions League playing for AC Milan Champions League playing for AC Milan where he himself scored a goal in the where he himself scored a goal in the

final?final?

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Marcel DesaillyMarcel Desailly28


In 2014 World Cup, when this Asian In 2014 World Cup, when this Asian footballer scored against Ivory Coast, he footballer scored against Ivory Coast, he became the first player from his country became the first player from his country

to score in two World Cups, and also to score in two World Cups, and also claimed sole possession of being the top claimed sole possession of being the top

scorer of his country in FIFA World scorer of his country in FIFA World Cup history with three goals in total Cup history with three goals in total

count.count.

Who? Who?

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Keisuke HondaKeisuke Honda29


Johan Löfstedt is a movie director who wanted to Johan Löfstedt is a movie director who wanted to experiment on tv’s impact on the people and how experiment on tv’s impact on the people and how

people easily believe what they see on tv or internet. people easily believe what they see on tv or internet. So, he made a mockumentary in 2002, where he So, he made a mockumentary in 2002, where he showed that a certain Football event never took showed that a certain Football event never took

place in that country. It was faked and exists only as place in that country. It was faked and exists only as forged tv and radio coverage in a conspiracy forged tv and radio coverage in a conspiracy

between American and ____ television, between American and ____ television, the CIA and FIFA as part of a Cold War experiment. the CIA and FIFA as part of a Cold War experiment. The documentary showed interviews of disgusted The documentary showed interviews of disgusted

footballers like Agne Simonsson and Kurt Hamrin, footballers like Agne Simonsson and Kurt Hamrin, who said that after they die, one of their country’s who said that after they die, one of their country’s greatest sporting achievements will be a matter of greatest sporting achievements will be a matter of

disbelief and conspiracy. disbelief and conspiracy. But as the credits rolled, people realised it was a But as the credits rolled, people realised it was a

complete hoax. The name of this mockumentary is complete hoax. The name of this mockumentary is ‘Konspiration’. ‘Konspiration’.

Which Sporting event?Which Sporting event?

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1958 World Cup1958 World Cup in Sweden in Sweden30


““My last game tomorrow at Parc Des My last game tomorrow at Parc Des Princes. I came like a King left like a Princes. I came like a King left like a Legend.” ---- who tweeted this on 13Legend.” ---- who tweeted this on 13thth

May, 2016?May, 2016?

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Zlatan IbrahimovichZlatan Ibrahimovich3


““My last game tomorrow at Parc Des My last game tomorrow at Parc Des Princes. I came like a King left like a Princes. I came like a King left like a Legend.” ---- who tweeted this on 13Legend.” ---- who tweeted this on 13thth

May, 2016?May, 2016?

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Zlatan IbrahimovichZlatan Ibrahimovich3


Circulation of this particular photo, taken Circulation of this particular photo, taken in May 1993, has increased manifold in in May 1993, has increased manifold in

the last few months for an obvious the last few months for an obvious reason.reason.

Just identify the person whose face has Just identify the person whose face has been blanked.been blanked.

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Peter SchmeichelPeter Schmeichel4


Prone to freakish injuries, Prone to freakish injuries, this WC winner almost lost this WC winner almost lost

a finger during his stint a finger during his stint with Real Betis when his with Real Betis when his wedding ring caught on a wedding ring caught on a

nail in the crossbar. A year nail in the crossbar. A year later, he broke a leg later, he broke a leg

playing for his national playing for his national team which ultimately team which ultimately

proved to be a blessing in proved to be a blessing in disguise for his team. disguise for his team. Identify him who has a Identify him who has a moderately successful moderately successful

career as a coach after his career as a coach after his retirement.retirement.

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Nery PumpidoNery Pumpido3


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