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Banana KickBanana KickA football quizA football quiz

1919thth July, 2015 July, 2015PLT, Presidency University, PLT, Presidency University, KolkataKolkata

QuizmastersQuizmastersSRD & Somnath SRD & Somnath

ChandaChanda

Elimination Round

THE GAME OF LIFE IS A LOT LIKE FOOTBALL. YOU THE GAME OF LIFE IS A LOT LIKE FOOTBALL. YOU HAVE TO TACKLE YOUR PROBLEMS, BLOCK YOUR HAVE TO TACKLE YOUR PROBLEMS, BLOCK YOUR FEARS, AND SCORE YOUR POINTS WHEN YOU GET FEARS, AND SCORE YOUR POINTS WHEN YOU GET

THE OPPORTUNITY. THE OPPORTUNITY.

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.

A quiz by Somnath Chanda

Pretty popular in Pretty popular in literary circles, he literary circles, he was acclaimed for was acclaimed for

translating the translating the entire works of entire works of

William William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in

vernacular vernacular language. language.

But he is known But he is known primarily for his primarily for his contribution in contribution in

the world of the world of sports.sports.

Who?Who?

1

Banana Kick – the football quiz

After exactly 400 matches, till date, After exactly 400 matches, till date, between these fierce rivals, the exact between these fierce rivals, the exact origin of the term is still not clear. origin of the term is still not clear.

Most likely it may originate from the Most likely it may originate from the earlier matches where the earlier matches where the

commentators referred to the rivals as commentators referred to the rivals as “two old, firm friends”. “two old, firm friends”.

What is being referred to?What is being referred to?

2



Who is this wonder-kid?Who is this wonder-kid?(video link removed – clip of a match (video link removed – clip of a match

between between Sweden & Norway)Sweden & Norway)

3



This European club, This European club, nicknamed nicknamed ‘The Blue ‘The Blue Ones’Ones’, has won the , has won the National Football National Football

League in 2008. It is League in 2008. It is also the first club of its also the first club of its country with both their country with both their

men and women’s teams men and women’s teams in the premier divisions in the premier divisions

in 2009. in 2009.

Why this club’s matches Why this club’s matches are being keenly are being keenly followed by a few followed by a few

interested Indians since interested Indians since the last few months?the last few months?

4



Yesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen Yesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen was hugely popular among the masses was hugely popular among the masses

and classes. He got his famous and classes. He got his famous nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of his nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of his

thunderous shots. thunderous shots.

After his playing days were over, how After his playing days were over, how his legacy has been carried forward?his legacy has been carried forward?

5



This photograph taken during the 77This photograph taken during the 77thth minute of a friendly between Germany & minute of a friendly between Germany & Spain on 18 Nov 2014, has recently gone Spain on 18 Nov 2014, has recently gone

viral.viral.

Why?Why?

6



The oldest and most enduring of its The oldest and most enduring of its type, there is no definitive explanation of type, there is no definitive explanation of the origin of the term. Some say, 1the origin of the term. Some say, 1stst part part of the name refers to the testicles of the of the name refers to the testicles of the players. Others beileve, 2players. Others beileve, 2ndnd part of the part of the

name is simply a Cockney rhyming slang name is simply a Cockney rhyming slang for the legs. A more likely story is that for the legs. A more likely story is that it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to be it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to be

tricked, derived from a botanical tricked, derived from a botanical specimen, which unscrupulous exporters specimen, which unscrupulous exporters replaced with worthless wooden replicas.replaced with worthless wooden replicas.

What is it?What is it?

7



Identify this Identify this gentleman who has gentleman who has played professional played professional

football for football for Mansfield Town and Mansfield Town and Stevenage Borough Stevenage Borough

in the 1990s and in the 1990s and also worked as a also worked as a fitness coach for fitness coach for Wimbledon and Wimbledon and

Luton Town for a Luton Town for a brief period of time.brief period of time.

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This enthusiastic sportsman regularly This enthusiastic sportsman regularly competed in marathons, triathlons and competed in marathons, triathlons and

even finished the Frankfurt Ironman even finished the Frankfurt Ironman Triathlon in 2007. Triathlon in 2007.

Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently occupying?occupying?

9



Identify the now-defunct trophy.Identify the now-defunct trophy.

10



If we go by an erstwhile popular If we go by an erstwhile popular slogan of the Kolkata Maidan, with slogan of the Kolkata Maidan, with which statutory authority, formed which statutory authority, formed under a Presidential Ordinance in under a Presidential Ordinance in

1970, would you connect these four 1970, would you connect these four maidan-stalwarts? maidan-stalwarts?

11



Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify the country. the country.

12



““Children have always been my Children have always been my inspiration. I always saw them in the inspiration. I always saw them in the street or in a park trying out bicycle street or in a park trying out bicycle

kicks, and I told them it would be good kicks, and I told them it would be good to do it in reverse. And that day in to do it in reverse. And that day in

England, I was given the ball that I had England, I was given the ball that I had been waiting for years!”been waiting for years!” – someone is – someone is

explaining his ‘action’ he performed on explaining his ‘action’ he performed on 66thth Sep, 1995 at Wembley. Sep, 1995 at Wembley.

Who said about what? Who said about what?

13



Popularized by Popularized by Preston North End, Preston North End,

2-3-5 can be 2-3-5 can be considered the first considered the first

formation that formation that relied on teamwork relied on teamwork

rather than rather than individual effort. individual effort.

With some With some variations, it was variations, it was used by most top used by most top level teams up to level teams up to

the 1940s. the 1940s.

What was it What was it popularly called?popularly called?

14



David Rutter, the lead producer of the David Rutter, the lead producer of the FIFA games, told ESPN, “We’ve been FIFA games, told ESPN, “We’ve been

talking about it seriously since 2009. It talking about it seriously since 2009. It wasn’t just an ethical and moral wasn’t just an ethical and moral

question that needed to be answered—it question that needed to be answered—it was a technical one.” was a technical one.”

After answering that technical problem, After answering that technical problem, what will be the major addition in FIFA-what will be the major addition in FIFA-

16, the upcoming installment of the 16, the upcoming installment of the FIFA games?FIFA games?

15



Who was being red carded for a foul against Who was being red carded for a foul against Diego Simeone in this 1998 World Cup Diego Simeone in this 1998 World Cup

knock-out stage knock-out stage match? match?

16

A quiz by SRDBanana Kick – the football quiz

The ‘Premier The ‘Premier League Player of League Player of the Season’ is an the Season’ is an annual award to annual award to

recognise the best recognise the best player of the player of the

Premier League in Premier League in each season. each season.

Who is the only Who is the only goal keeper till goal keeper till

date to win it? date to win it? (Clue - He has also been voted the World’s

Best Goalkeeper in the early 90’s)

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We all remember that in 1911, Mohun We all remember that in 1911, Mohun Bagan defeated East Yorkshire Regiment 2-Bagan defeated East Yorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the final of the IFA Shield and believe it 1 in the final of the IFA Shield and believe it

be a first major victory by an Indian side be a first major victory by an Indian side against the Britons. But that was not the against the Britons. But that was not the

case. case.

In 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian In 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian players from a certain club defeated the players from a certain club defeated the

‘East Surrey Regiment’ by the same above ‘East Surrey Regiment’ by the same above margin. That was the first time a group of margin. That was the first time a group of local players had shown what it takes to local players had shown what it takes to

defeat the Britons at their own game. The defeat the Britons at their own game. The name of this club is based on the area of name of this club is based on the area of

Kolkata on which it was formed. Kolkata on which it was formed.

Which Club?Which Club?

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This diminutive guy started his career This diminutive guy started his career from ‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth from ‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth

years and became a sensation in 2014 years and became a sensation in 2014 when he helped his team to win a title when he helped his team to win a title with the only goal that he scored in the with the only goal that he scored in the

final match. final match.

Who?Who?

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At the fag end of his illustrous career, At the fag end of his illustrous career, he unfortunately missed a penalty and he unfortunately missed a penalty and

allowed Brazil to lift the trophy. allowed Brazil to lift the trophy.

Identify this legendary player who spent Identify this legendary player who spent almost his entire career with one club almost his entire career with one club

and hence after his retirement, the same and hence after his retirement, the same club in turn retired his shirt number ‘6’. club in turn retired his shirt number ‘6’.

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This Brazilian legend was mockingly This Brazilian legend was mockingly nicknamed after Rita Hayworth’s iconic nicknamed after Rita Hayworth’s iconic

character in the eponymous film due to his character in the eponymous film due to his good looks and hot temper. He was/is as good looks and hot temper. He was/is as

famous in Brazil for his off-pitch antics as famous in Brazil for his off-pitch antics as he was for his performances on it. From he was for his performances on it. From

early in his career, he had endured problems early in his career, he had endured problems with drug addiction, while his famed love of with drug addiction, while his famed love of

women ultimately led to his demise women ultimately led to his demise (reportedly, from Syphilis). He has a rare (reportedly, from Syphilis). He has a rare

average of more than 1 goal per match as he average of more than 1 goal per match as he scored 19 goals in 18 appearances for scored 19 goals in 18 appearances for

Brazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent Brazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent them in WC because of World War II. them in WC because of World War II.

Who was this Brazilian great? What was his Who was this Brazilian great? What was his nickname? nickname?

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Who connects the following movies :--Who connects the following movies :--a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’, a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’, a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’, a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’,

‘‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean Machine’? Machine’?

(The list is not exhaustive) (The list is not exhaustive)

22


Which popular Swedish footballer of the Which popular Swedish footballer of the 90’s was named after a famous Civil 90’s was named after a famous Civil

Rights activist who was assassinated by Rights activist who was assassinated by somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?

23


In 1993, in one of the proudest moments In 1993, in one of the proudest moments for Indian football, East Bengal defeated for Indian football, East Bengal defeated

the Iraqi club of ‘Al Zawra’ by a huge the Iraqi club of ‘Al Zawra’ by a huge margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, a margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, a very talented footballer who has also very talented footballer who has also captained the Indian national football captained the Indian national football

team, scored a brilliant hattrick for the team, scored a brilliant hattrick for the ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’. ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’.

Name him. Name him.

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He is considered to be the greatest of He is considered to be the greatest of his country. His brothers have also his country. His brothers have also

played football. His European career played football. His European career started from Belgium and Netherlands started from Belgium and Netherlands

saved his life, as he was playing there in saved his life, as he was playing there in the league which made him to make the league which made him to make

separate arrangements to go to a place separate arrangements to go to a place to join his national team and thus to join his national team and thus

narrowly averted the national disaster narrowly averted the national disaster which claimed the entire national team.which claimed the entire national team.

Who are we talking about? Which tragic Who are we talking about? Which tragic incident is referred above?incident is referred above?

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It is considered to be the world’s most It is considered to be the world’s most successful football club considering the successful football club considering the ratio between years of its existence and ratio between years of its existence and

domestic titles. domestic titles.

In 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt In 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt and make the club’s finances more and make the club’s finances more

transparent, it became the first club from transparent, it became the first club from Eastern Europe to be publicly traded by Eastern Europe to be publicly traded by

listing itself on the country’s stock listing itself on the country’s stock exchange.exchange.

It had its roots in the army and a part of It had its roots in the army and a part of the name also suggest that, but now it is the name also suggest that, but now it is

owned privately. owned privately.

Which club? Which club?

26


This international award in football is This international award in football is only given to active players of at least 28 only given to active players of at least 28 years of age, and can only be won once. years of age, and can only be won once.

The winner of this award leaves a The winner of this award leaves a permanent mould of his footprints on permanent mould of his footprints on ‘The Champions Promenade’, on the ‘The Champions Promenade’, on the

seafront of the Principality of Monaco. seafront of the Principality of Monaco.

Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio, Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del Roberto Baggio, Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del

Piero etc. Piero etc.

Which award are we talking about?Which award are we talking about?

27


The Euro Cup in 2000 (European The Euro Cup in 2000 (European Championship) was the first instance Championship) was the first instance

when two countries co-hosted the when two countries co-hosted the tournament. tournament.

Which two countries? Which two countries? (Clue - Both the host nations have a shared

history)

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Complete this exclusive list and also tell Complete this exclusive list and also tell me what is this list all about.me what is this list all about.

(Clue - The blank space was the person who (Clue - The blank space was the person who was nicknamed ‘Peito de Aço’ which means was nicknamed ‘Peito de Aço’ which means

steel chest in English)steel chest in English)

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Which famous club, originally started as Which famous club, originally started as a rowing club, was named when the a rowing club, was named when the

founders got inspired by the 4founders got inspired by the 4thth Centenary celebrations of the first Centenary celebrations of the first

successful sail from Europe to India?successful sail from Europe to India?

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Pretty popular in Pretty popular in literary circles, he literary circles, he was acclaimed for was acclaimed for

translating the translating the entire works of entire works of

William William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in

vernacular vernacular language. language.

But he is known But he is known primarily for his primarily for his contribution in contribution in

the world of the world of sports.sports.

Who?Who?

1


India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups

Nagendraprasad SarbadhikariNagendraprasad Sarbadhikari 1



After exactly 400 matches, till date, After exactly 400 matches, till date, between these fierce rivals, the exact between these fierce rivals, the exact

origin of the term is still very origin of the term is still very debatable. Most likely it may originate debatable. Most likely it may originate

from the earlier matches where the from the earlier matches where the commentators referred to the rivals as commentators referred to the rivals as

“two old, firm friends”. “two old, firm friends”.

What is being referred to?What is being referred to?

2




Old Firm DerbyOld Firm Derby 2



Who is this wonder-kid? Who is this wonder-kid?

3




Martin ØdegaardMartin Ødegaard

3



This European club, This European club, nicknamed nicknamed ‘The Blue ‘The Blue Ones’Ones’, has won the , has won the National Football National Football

League in 2008. It is League in 2008. It is also the first club of its also the first club of its country with both their country with both their

men and women’s teams men and women’s teams in the premier divisions in the premier divisions

in 2009. in 2009.

Why this club’s matches Why this club’s matches are being keenly are being keenly followed by a few followed by a few

interested Indians since interested Indians since the last few months?the last few months?

4




Gurpreet Singh SandhuGurpreet Singh Sandhu 4



Yesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen Yesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen was hugely popular among the masses was hugely popular among the masses

and classes. He got his famous and classes. He got his famous nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of his nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of his

thunderous shots. thunderous shots.

After his playing days were over, how After his playing days were over, how his legacy has been carried forward?his legacy has been carried forward?

5




Billy’s BootsBilly’s Boots 5



This photograph taken during the 77This photograph taken during the 77thth minute of a friendly between Germany & minute of a friendly between Germany & Spain on 18 Nov 2014, has recently gone Spain on 18 Nov 2014, has recently gone

viral.viral.

Why?Why?

6




Casillas is going to be replaced by Casillas is going to be replaced by Casilla at Real MadridCasilla at Real Madrid 6



The oldest and most enduring of its The oldest and most enduring of its type, there is no definitive explanation of type, there is no definitive explanation of the origin of the term. Some say, 1the origin of the term. Some say, 1stst part part of the name refers to the testicles of the of the name refers to the testicles of the players. Others beileve, 2players. Others beileve, 2ndnd part of the part of the

name is simply a Cockney rhyming slang name is simply a Cockney rhyming slang for the legs. A more likely story is that for the legs. A more likely story is that it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to be it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to be

tricked, derived from a botanical tricked, derived from a botanical specimen, which unscrupulous exporters specimen, which unscrupulous exporters replaced with worthless wooden replicas.replaced with worthless wooden replicas.

What is it?What is it?

7




NutmegNutmeg 7



Identify this Identify this gentleman who has gentleman who has played professional played professional

football for football for Mansfield Town and Mansfield Town and Stevenage Borough Stevenage Borough

in the 1990s and in the 1990s and also worked as a also worked as a fitness coach for fitness coach for Wimbledon and Wimbledon and

Luton Town for a Luton Town for a brief period of time.brief period of time.

8




Daley ThomsonDaley Thomson 8



This enthusiastic sportsman regularly This enthusiastic sportsman regularly competed in marathons, triathlons and competed in marathons, triathlons and

even finished the Frankfurt Ironman even finished the Frankfurt Ironman Triathlon in 2007. Triathlon in 2007.

Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently occupying?occupying?

9




Manager of FC BarcelonaManager of FC Barcelona 9



Identify the now-defunct trophy.Identify the now-defunct trophy.

10




DCM TrophyDCM Trophy 10



If we go by an erstwhile popular If we go by an erstwhile popular slogan of the Kolkata Maidan, with slogan of the Kolkata Maidan, with which statutory authority, formed which statutory authority, formed under a Presidential Ordinance in under a Presidential Ordinance in

1970, would you connect these four 1970, would you connect these four maidan-stalwarts? maidan-stalwarts?

11




CMDA (The slogan was ‘CMDA Dur Hatho’, CMDA (The slogan was ‘CMDA Dur Hatho’, an attack on Chuni, Manna, Dhiren, Arun)an attack on Chuni, Manna, Dhiren, Arun) 11



Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify the country. the country.

12




GhanaGhana 12



““Children have always been my Children have always been my inspiration. I always saw them in the inspiration. I always saw them in the street or in a park trying out bicycle street or in a park trying out bicycle

kicks, and I told them it would be good kicks, and I told them it would be good to do it in reverse. And that day in to do it in reverse. And that day in

England, I was given the ball that I had England, I was given the ball that I had been waiting for years!”been waiting for years!” – someone is – someone is

explaining his ‘action’ he performed on explaining his ‘action’ he performed on 66thth Sep, 1995 at Wembley. Sep, 1995 at Wembley.

Who said about what? Who said about what?

13




Rene Higuita’s Scorpion KickRene Higuita’s Scorpion Kick 13



Popularized by Popularized by Preston North End, Preston North End,

2-3-5 can be 2-3-5 can be considered the first considered the first

formation that formation that relied on teamwork relied on teamwork

rather than rather than individual effort. individual effort.

With some With some variations, it was variations, it was used by most top used by most top level teams up to level teams up to

the 1940s. the 1940s.

What was it What was it popularly called?popularly called?

14




PyramidPyramid 14



David Rutter, the lead producer of the David Rutter, the lead producer of the FIFA Games, told ESPN, “We’ve been FIFA Games, told ESPN, “We’ve been

talking about it seriously since 2009. It talking about it seriously since 2009. It wasn’t just an ethical and moral wasn’t just an ethical and moral

question that needed to be answered—it question that needed to be answered—it was a technical one.” was a technical one.”

After answering that technical problem, After answering that technical problem, what will be the major addition in FIFA-what will be the major addition in FIFA-

16, the upcoming installment of the 16, the upcoming installment of the computer games?computer games?

15




Introduction of Women’s teamsIntroduction of Women’s teams 15



Who was being red carded for a foul against Who was being red carded for a foul against Diego Simeone in this 1998 World Cup Diego Simeone in this 1998 World Cup

knock-out stage knock-out stage match? match?

16



David BeckhamDavid Beckham 16


The ‘Premier The ‘Premier League Player of League Player of the Season’ is an the Season’ is an annual award to annual award to

recognise the best recognise the best player of the player of the

Premier League in Premier League in each season. each season.

Who is the only Who is the only goal keeper till goal keeper till

date to win it? date to win it? (Clue - He has also been voted the World’s

Best Goalkeeper in the early 90’s)

17



Peter Schmeichel (‘95-96)Peter Schmeichel (‘95-96) 17


We all remember that in 1911, Mohun We all remember that in 1911, Mohun Bagan defeated East Yorkshire Regiment 2-Bagan defeated East Yorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the final of the IFA Shield and believe it 1 in the final of the IFA Shield and believe it

be a first major victory by an Indian side be a first major victory by an Indian side against the Britons. But that was not the against the Britons. But that was not the

case. case.

In 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian In 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian players from a certain club defeated the players from a certain club defeated the

‘East Surrey Regiment’ by the same above ‘East Surrey Regiment’ by the same above margin. That was the first time a group of margin. That was the first time a group of local players had shown what it takes to local players had shown what it takes to

defeat the Britons at their own game. The defeat the Britons at their own game. The name of this club is based on the area of name of this club is based on the area of

Kolkata on which it was formed. Kolkata on which it was formed.

Which Club?Which Club?

18



Sovabazar ClubSovabazar Club 18


This diminutive guy started his career This diminutive guy started his career from ‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth from ‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth

years and became a sensation in 2014 years and became a sensation in 2014 when he helped his team to win a title when he helped his team to win a title with the only goal that he scored in the with the only goal that he scored in the

final match. final match.

Who?Who?

19



Mohd. RafiqueMohd. Rafique 19


At the fag end of his illustrous career, At the fag end of his illustrous career, he unfortunately missed a penalty and he unfortunately missed a penalty and

allowed Brazil to lift the trophy. allowed Brazil to lift the trophy.

Identify this legendary player who spent Identify this legendary player who spent almost his entire career with one club almost his entire career with one club

and hence after his retirement, the same and hence after his retirement, the same club in turn retired his shirt number ‘6’. club in turn retired his shirt number ‘6’.

20



Franco BaresiFranco Baresi 20


This Brazilian legend was mockingly This Brazilian legend was mockingly nicknamed after Rita Hayworth’s iconic nicknamed after Rita Hayworth’s iconic

character in the eponymous film due to his character in the eponymous film due to his good looks and hot temper. He was/is as good looks and hot temper. He was/is as

famous in Brazil for his off-pitch antics as famous in Brazil for his off-pitch antics as he was for his performances on it. From he was for his performances on it. From

early in his career, he had endured problems early in his career, he had endured problems with drug addiction, while his famed love of with drug addiction, while his famed love of

women ultimately led to his demise women ultimately led to his demise (reportedly, from Syphilis). He has a rare (reportedly, from Syphilis). He has a rare

average of more than 1 goal per match as he average of more than 1 goal per match as he scored 19 goals in 18 appearances for scored 19 goals in 18 appearances for

Brazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent Brazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent them in WC because of World War II. them in WC because of World War II.

Who was this Brazilian great? What was his Who was this Brazilian great? What was his nickname? nickname?

21



Heleno de Freitas & Gilda Heleno de Freitas & Gilda 21


Who connects the following movies :--Who connects the following movies :--a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’, a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’, a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’, a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’,

‘‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean Machine’? Machine’?

(The list is not exhaustive) (The list is not exhaustive)

22



Vinnie JonesVinnie Jones 22


Which popular Swedish footballer of the Which popular Swedish footballer of the 90’s was named after a famous Civil 90’s was named after a famous Civil

Rights activist who was assassinated by Rights activist who was assassinated by somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?

23



Martin Dahlin (after Martin Luther King JrMartin Dahlin (after Martin Luther King Jr.).)23


In 1993, in one of the proudest moments In 1993, in one of the proudest moments for Indian football, East Bengal defeated for Indian football, East Bengal defeated

the Iraqi club of ‘Al Zawra’ by a huge the Iraqi club of ‘Al Zawra’ by a huge margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, a margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, a very talented footballer who has also very talented footballer who has also captained the Indian national football captained the Indian national football

team, scored a brilliant hattrick for the team, scored a brilliant hattrick for the ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’. ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’.

Name him. Name him.

24



Carlton ChapmanCarlton Chapman 24


He is considered to be the greatest of He is considered to be the greatest of his country. His brothers have also his country. His brothers have also

played football. His European career played football. His European career started from Belgium and Netherlands started from Belgium and Netherlands

saved his life, as he was playing there in saved his life, as he was playing there in the league which made him to make the league which made him to make

separate arrangements to go to a place separate arrangements to go to a place to join his national team and thus to join his national team and thus

narrowly averted the national disaster narrowly averted the national disaster which claimed the entire national team.which claimed the entire national team.

Who are we talking about? Which tragic Who are we talking about? Which tragic incident is referred above?incident is referred above?

25



Kalusha Bwalya & the 1993 Zambian national Kalusha Bwalya & the 1993 Zambian national football team air-disaster football team air-disaster 25


It is considered to be the world’s most It is considered to be the world’s most successful football club considering the successful football club considering the ratio between years of its existence and ratio between years of its existence and

domestic titles. domestic titles.

In 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt In 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt and make the club’s finances more and make the club’s finances more

transparent, it became the first club from transparent, it became the first club from Eastern Europe to be publicly traded by Eastern Europe to be publicly traded by

listing itself on the country’s stock listing itself on the country’s stock exchange.exchange.

It had its roots in the army and a part of It had its roots in the army and a part of the name also suggest that, but now it is the name also suggest that, but now it is

owned privately. owned privately.

Which club? Which club?

26



PFC CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria (Professional PFC CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria (Professional Football Club Central Sports Club of the Army)Football Club Central Sports Club of the Army)26


This international award in football is This international award in football is only given to active players of at least 28 only given to active players of at least 28 years of age, and can only be won once. years of age, and can only be won once.

The winner of this award leaves a The winner of this award leaves a permanent mould of his footprints on permanent mould of his footprints on ‘The Champions Promenade’, on the ‘The Champions Promenade’, on the

seafront of the Principality of Monaco. seafront of the Principality of Monaco.

Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio, Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del Roberto Baggio, Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del

Piero etc. Piero etc.

Which award are we talking about?Which award are we talking about?

27



Golden Foot AwardGolden Foot Award 27


The Euro Cup in 2000 (European The Euro Cup in 2000 (European Championship) was the first instance Championship) was the first instance

when two countries co-hosted the when two countries co-hosted the tournament. tournament.

Which two countries? Which two countries? (Clue - Both the host nations have a shared

history)

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Belgium and NetherlandsBelgium and Netherlands 28


Complete this exclusive list and also tell Complete this exclusive list and also tell me what is this list all about.me what is this list all about.

(Clue - The blank space was the person who (Clue - The blank space was the person who was nicknamed ‘Peito de Aço’ which means was nicknamed ‘Peito de Aço’ which means

steel chest in English)steel chest in English)

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VavaVava 29


Which famous club, originally started as Which famous club, originally started as a rowing club, was named when the a rowing club, was named when the

founders got inspired by the 4founders got inspired by the 4thth Centenary celebrations of the first Centenary celebrations of the first

successful sail from Europe to India?successful sail from Europe to India?

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Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Brazil), Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Brazil), or simply ‘Vasco da Gama Club’or simply ‘Vasco da Gama Club’ 30


prelims - banana kick

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