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

QuizmastersQuizmastersSRD & Somnath SRD & Somnath

ChandaChanda

Grand Finale

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.

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• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5

extra. extra.

Kyunki Coach Bhi Kabhi Player Tha…

Clue – A graduate of A graduate of the ManU Academy, the ManU Academy,

he signed with Crewe he signed with Crewe Alexandra in 1995 as Alexandra in 1995 as

a defender. After a defender. After playing for Bradford playing for Bradford

City, Sheffield City, Sheffield Wednesday, Wednesday,

Northampton Town Northampton Town and few other teams, and few other teams, he ended his 18-year he ended his 18-year

playing career in playing career in 2012 with 2012 with

Portsmouth.Portsmouth.

Q.

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

Ashley WestwoodAshley Westwood A.



Clue – A A midfielder who midfielder who

scored 30 goals in scored 30 goals in his club career. He his club career. He

won five league titles won five league titles (1974–75, 1975–76, (1974–75, 1975–76,

1977–78, 1978–1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80). He also 79, 1979–80). He also

played a European played a European cup final against cup final against Liverpool F.C. He Liverpool F.C. He

also has one also has one international goal, international goal,

versus Cyprus, to his versus Cyprus, to his name.name.

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Clue – He played in He played in the youth divisions the youth divisions

while attending high while attending high school (he graduated school (he graduated

as a chemical as a chemical technician) and was technician) and was signed by Rosario signed by Rosario Central. He also Central. He also

played two matches played two matches as a striker for the as a striker for the national football national football team in 1963. team in 1963.

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Clue – This one club wonder started his This one club wonder started his career as a striker but finally became a career as a striker but finally became a

defender. He scored 52 league goals in 337 defender. He scored 52 league goals in 337 appearances.appearances.

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Clue – Though selected to Though selected to represent the national represent the national

students squad and visited students squad and visited Nigeria, Lebanon and Nigeria, Lebanon and Uruguay – where the Uruguay – where the

World Students World Students Championship was held in Championship was held in 1976, he did not play any 1976, he did not play any

match as he was match as he was injured. Jean-Luc Arribart, injured. Jean-Luc Arribart,

captain of the team captain of the team recalled: ‘By the end of recalled: ‘By the end of that trip, __ had almost that trip, __ had almost

taken on the role of taken on the role of assistant coach and team assistant coach and team

joker rolled into one.’joker rolled into one.’

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Clue – A defender A defender regarded as more regarded as more uncompromising uncompromising

than skillful, he was than skillful, he was known among his known among his contemporaries as contemporaries as

‘perna-de-‘perna-de-pau’ (literally pau’ (literally

translated as ‘wooden translated as ‘wooden leg’, a local term for leg’, a local term for

a bad player). His a bad player). His playing career playing career

encompassed spells encompassed spells with Caxias, Juventudwith Caxias, Juventud

e, e, Novo Hamburgo Novo Hamburgo

and CSA. and CSA.

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Clue – A A midfielder who midfielder who

scored 30 goals in scored 30 goals in his club career. He his club career. He

won five league titles won five league titles (1974–75, 1975–76, (1974–75, 1975–76,

1977–78, 1978–1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80). He also 79, 1979–80). He also

played a European played a European cup final against cup final against Liverpool F.C. He Liverpool F.C. He

also has one also has one international goal, international goal,

versus Cyprus, to his versus Cyprus, to his name.name.

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Vicente Del BosqueVicente Del Bosque 1



Clue – He played in He played in the youth divisions the youth divisions

while attending high while attending high school (he graduated school (he graduated

as a chemical as a chemical technician) and was technician) and was signed by Rosario signed by Rosario Central. He also Central. He also

played two matches played two matches as a striker for the as a striker for the national football national football team in 1963. team in 1963.

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Cesar Luis MenottiCesar Luis Menotti 2



Clue – This one club wonder started his This one club wonder started his career as a striker but finally became a career as a striker but finally became a

defender. He scored 52 league goals in 337 defender. He scored 52 league goals in 337 appearances.appearances.

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Jurgen KloppJurgen Klopp 3



Clue – Though selected to Though selected to represent the national represent the national

students squad and visited students squad and visited Nigeria, Lebanon and Nigeria, Lebanon and Uruguay – where the Uruguay – where the

World Students World Students Championship was held in Championship was held in 1976, he did not play any 1976, he did not play any

match as he was match as he was injured. Jean-Luc Arribart, injured. Jean-Luc Arribart,

captain of the team captain of the team recalled: ‘By the end of recalled: ‘By the end of that trip, __ had almost that trip, __ had almost

taken on the role of taken on the role of assistant coach and team assistant coach and team

joker rolled into one.’joker rolled into one.’

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Arsene WengerArsene Wenger 4



Clue – A defender A defender regarded as more regarded as more uncompromising uncompromising

than skillful, he was than skillful, he was known among his known among his contemporaries as contemporaries as

‘perna-de-‘perna-de-pau’ (literally pau’ (literally

translated as ‘wooden translated as ‘wooden leg’, a local term for leg’, a local term for

a bad player). His a bad player). His playing career playing career

encompassed spells encompassed spells with Caxias, Juventudwith Caxias, Juventud

e, e, Novo Hamburgo Novo Hamburgo

and CSA. and CSA.

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Luiz Felipe ScolariLuiz Felipe Scolari 5



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This former jawaan of Indian Army This former jawaan of Indian Army started his football career as a centre started his football career as a centre

forward for Madras Regimental Centre. forward for Madras Regimental Centre. But later changed his position on the But later changed his position on the

advice of the coaches. He later on advice of the coaches. He later on captained the Services team for its first-captained the Services team for its first-ever triumph in the Santosh Trophy in ever triumph in the Santosh Trophy in

1960.1960.

Who is this Who is this Arjuna Awardee?Arjuna Awardee?

Q.


Peter ThangarajPeter Thangaraj A.

The crest features an iconic monument The crest features an iconic monument which represents the sacrifice, which represents the sacrifice,

patriotism, bravery and courage patriotism, bravery and courage associated with it. The two colours in the associated with it. The two colours in the crest has their own significance. Red is a crest has their own significance. Red is a

symbol of passion and vitality. Blue symbol of passion and vitality. Blue connotes truth and loyalty. The motto is – connotes truth and loyalty. The motto is –

“Together, Forever and Triumphant”. “Together, Forever and Triumphant”.

Identiy this entity which is the latest Identiy this entity which is the latest entrant of a coveted group.entrant of a coveted group.

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Bharat F.C.Bharat F.C. 1



The century-old The century-old Derby Derby PaulistaPaulista generates so generates so much interest among much interest among the followers that in the followers that in 2005 a movie remake 2005 a movie remake of Romeo & Juliet was of Romeo & Juliet was

produced with produced with Montagues and Montagues and Capulets being Capulets being

replaced by the two replaced by the two feuding soccer clubs. feuding soccer clubs.

Which two teams play Which two teams play in the in the Derby PaulistaDerby Paulista??

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Palmeiras & CorinthiansPalmeiras & Corinthians 2



Just a few months back, (A), a Just a few months back, (A), a sportsman, had to face an embarassing sportsman, had to face an embarassing situation at Dubai Airport because of a situation at Dubai Airport because of a

confusion in his Passport papers. In confusion in his Passport papers. In another recent incident, (B), a 28-year another recent incident, (B), a 28-year old agronomist was mysteriously, left old agronomist was mysteriously, left

alone by a group of kidnappers.alone by a group of kidnappers.

Who is said to be the common reason in Who is said to be the common reason in both the cases which took place at two both the cases which took place at two

different parts of the world?different parts of the world?

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Lionel MessiLionel Messi 3



On 9 June 2014, Maldivian football On 9 June 2014, Maldivian football club New Radiant announced the club New Radiant announced the

signing of X. Just 2 days later, coming signing of X. Just 2 days later, coming on as a substitute, in their match on as a substitute, in their match against Maldives Police team, X against Maldives Police team, X

provided two assists in NR’s 4-0 win. X provided two assists in NR’s 4-0 win. X ultimately proved to be a vital cog in ultimately proved to be a vital cog in

that team which won that year’s that team which won that year’s Maldivian National League.Maldivian National League.

Who is X?Who is X?

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Bembem DeviBembem Devi 4



A permanent member of the starting A permanent member of the starting line-up of the World Cup winning team line-up of the World Cup winning team

of 1982, he famously quipped after of 1982, he famously quipped after successfully completing successfully completing ‘a very difficult ‘a very difficult

job’ job’ in a match, ‘Football is not for in a match, ‘Football is not for ballerinas!’. ballerinas!’.

What seemingly What seemingly difficult job was he difficult job was he assigned to do in assigned to do in that particular match that particular match in ‘82 WC?in ‘82 WC?

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Man-marked Diego MaradonaMan-marked Diego Maradona 5



Founded in Lisbon in 1906, Sporting Founded in Lisbon in 1906, Sporting Lisbon is one of Lisbon is one of ‘The Big Three’‘The Big Three’ football football clubs in Portugal, along with Benfica & clubs in Portugal, along with Benfica &

FC Porto.FC Porto.

Which Indian I-League Which Indian I-League club is reportedly built club is reportedly built on the philosophies on the philosophies of that Portuguese club of that Portuguese club anand adopted a similar d adopted a similar club crest?club crest?

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Sporting Clube de GoaSporting Clube de Goa 6



Whose record was broken thus? What was Whose record was broken thus? What was the record?the record?

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Marta became the Highest Scorer Marta became the Highest Scorer in Women’s World Cupin Women’s World Cup 7



He came into the limelight in 1944 when He came into the limelight in 1944 when he scored the winning goal for the IFA XI he scored the winning goal for the IFA XI

against India XI. Following the 1948 against India XI. Following the 1948 London Olympics, Indian team defeated London Olympics, Indian team defeated

Dutch club Ajax 5–1 in an exhibition Dutch club Ajax 5–1 in an exhibition match. He emerged as the top scorer in match. He emerged as the top scorer in

that match. But his biggest moment that match. But his biggest moment under the sun came at around 5.35 pm on under the sun came at around 5.35 pm on

1010thth March, 1951. March, 1951.

Why?Why?

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Scored the winning goal in 1951 Asiad FinalScored the winning goal in 1951 Asiad Final8



Presently considered one of the best Presently considered one of the best in the world, he started playing tennis in the world, he started playing tennis in his childhood after watching Pete in his childhood after watching Pete

Sampras play in the Monte Carlo Open. Sampras play in the Monte Carlo Open. He was even ranked among the top He was even ranked among the top

players in his age group for few years. players in his age group for few years. But he started to take football But he started to take football

seriously at the age of 13 and began as seriously at the age of 13 and began as a midfielder. a midfielder.

Identify him who is currently the Identify him who is currently the skipper of the national team.skipper of the national team.

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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Hugo LlorisHugo Lloris 9



A private English language class ….. in A private English language class ….. in late 1970s.late 1970s.

Put funda.Put funda.(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

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Ardilles & Villa in Tottenham Hotspur Ardilles & Villa in Tottenham Hotspur 10



This google doodle is a tribute to This google doodle is a tribute to whom?whom?

Q.




Leonidas da SilvaLeonidas da Silva A.

Rogerio Lopez Zilli has been assigned an Rogerio Lopez Zilli has been assigned an arduous job in 2011 for which he had to arduous job in 2011 for which he had to

search for pretty old records from search for pretty old records from different sources. After all these different sources. After all these

painstaking research, his final tally is painstaking research, his final tally is one more than the FIFA-approved one more than the FIFA-approved official record. The confusion was official record. The confusion was

created by the gentleman created by the gentleman (in pic) (in pic) during during a match vs the Polish team in the 1960s.a match vs the Polish team in the 1960s.

What is this all about?What is this all about?

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Total goals scored by PeleTotal goals scored by Pele 11



To celebrate the 115-years anniversary, To celebrate the 115-years anniversary, this special kit was unveiled in 2015. It this special kit was unveiled in 2015. It

is based on the famous ‘Maglia is based on the famous ‘Maglia Bandiera’ (i.e, Flag Kit), which was used Bandiera’ (i.e, Flag Kit), which was used in the 1980s and is recognized as one of in the 1980s and is recognized as one of

most iconic shirts in club football. most iconic shirts in club football.

Which club’s jersey is this?Which club’s jersey is this?

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S.S. LazioS.S. Lazio 12



The 1997-98 Champions League semi-The 1997-98 Champions League semi-final first leg between Real Madrid and final first leg between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund kicked off with 76 Borussia Dortmund kicked off with 76 minutes delay. The commentators on minutes delay. The commentators on

German TV were at their very best that German TV were at their very best that night and were granted a TV award night and were granted a TV award afterwards, joking all the time and afterwards, joking all the time and

making fun of typical commentators’ making fun of typical commentators’ phrases like: phrases like: ‘It has never been before ‘It has never been before that a goal would do that good to the that a goal would do that good to the

match’ match’ (ridiculing the standard phrase ‘A (ridiculing the standard phrase ‘A goal would do good to the match’).goal would do good to the match’).

Why was the match delayed?Why was the match delayed?

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Goalposts had to be replacedGoalposts had to be replaced 13



Jesper Olsen was a regular left winger Jesper Olsen was a regular left winger for the Danish national team and for the Danish national team and

represented Denmark at the Euro 1984 represented Denmark at the Euro 1984 and 1986 WC tournaments. While and 1986 WC tournaments. While

playing club football, he came into news playing club football, he came into news because of a certain antic by one of his because of a certain antic by one of his

teammates in a match vs Helmond Sport teammates in a match vs Helmond Sport on 5 December 1982. That particular act on 5 December 1982. That particular act

created a lot of noise among the created a lot of noise among the rulemakers of the game.rulemakers of the game.

What was that What was that controversial act?controversial act?

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Johan Cryuff’s bizarre penaltyJohan Cryuff’s bizarre penalty 14



This is the illustration for the Spanish This is the illustration for the Spanish football magazine football magazine LíberoLíbero in memory of a in memory of a

star of Torino F.C., nicknamed ‘the star of Torino F.C., nicknamed ‘the Italian George Best’. In 1967 at San Siro, Italian George Best’. In 1967 at San Siro,

after one of his famous dribbles, he after one of his famous dribbles, he lobbed the ball from the edge of box into lobbed the ball from the edge of box into the top corner of the goal, interrupting the top corner of the goal, interrupting the unbeaten home run of the ‘Grande the unbeaten home run of the ‘Grande Inter’ of Helenio Herrera, forcing Inter Inter’ of Helenio Herrera, forcing Inter

Milan to be defeated after three years of Milan to be defeated after three years of positive results.positive results.

Identify him.Identify him.(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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15




Gigi MeroniGigi Meroni 15



Similar to the Similar to the ‘Unofficial World ‘Unofficial World

Champions’, there is Champions’, there is also an unofficial _______ also an unofficial _______ baton, which changes baton, which changes hands each time the hands each time the

holder is defeated in a holder is defeated in a match till the next world match till the next world Cup. Every 4 years, the Cup. Every 4 years, the holder of the World Cup holder of the World Cup also becomes the holder also becomes the holder

of the ______ baton, of the ______ baton, named after the guy named after the guy

shown shown in the pic. in the pic.

FITB.FITB.

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Jose NasazziJose Nasazzi 16



In an unique coincidence, two In an unique coincidence, two neighbouring countries have four neighbouring countries have four

football clubs having the same name (3 football clubs having the same name (3 in one country and 1 in another). in one country and 1 in another). Infact, their crests also show an Infact, their crests also show an

uncanny resemblence.uncanny resemblence.

Just give me the name.Just give me the name.

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Mohammedan Sporting ClubMohammedan Sporting Club 17



Apart from his numerous laurels, one of Apart from his numerous laurels, one of the greatest distinctions of X’s career was the greatest distinctions of X’s career was earning the hatred of Luciano Moggi, the earning the hatred of Luciano Moggi, the Juventus executive and chief instigator of Juventus executive and chief instigator of the 2006 Italian football scandal. X was the 2006 Italian football scandal. X was

one of the persons that Moggi attempted one of the persons that Moggi attempted to have punished for decisions that he to have punished for decisions that he

made against Juventus. In an intercepted made against Juventus. In an intercepted phone call, Moggi claimed that X and his phone call, Moggi claimed that X and his

colleague Roberto Rosetti were too colleague Roberto Rosetti were too ‘objective’ and should be ‘punished’ for ‘objective’ and should be ‘punished’ for

it. As a result, he and Rosetti were two of it. As a result, he and Rosetti were two of the few remaining unscathed from the the few remaining unscathed from the

scandal.scandal.

Who is X?Who is X?

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Pierluigi CollinaPierluigi Collina 18



Nicknamed the ‘Phefeni Glamour Nicknamed the ‘Phefeni Glamour Boys’, it is one of the most supported Boys’, it is one of the most supported

club in the African continent with more club in the African continent with more than 16 million supporters. The club, than 16 million supporters. The club, winner of the 2015 National League winner of the 2015 National League

Championship, was also involved in the Championship, was also involved in the Ellis Park stampede in 2011. Ellis Park stampede in 2011.

Which team is this?Which team is this?

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Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs 19



This mascot, This mascot, though loved by though loved by one and all, is one and all, is

creating a huge creating a huge political row. political row.

What’s the What’s the controversy all controversy all

about? about?

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Name is a pun on Prince WilliamName is a pun on Prince William 20



• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

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extra. extra.

Gods don’t play dice….they play football

Which Dutch club is named after the legendary Greek

Hero who was known as the

‘Bulwark of the Achaeans’?

Q.

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Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam A.


Identify this Scottish Identify this Scottish football team named football team named after the Olympian after the Olympian

God of transitions and God of transitions and boundaries who is the boundaries who is the son of Zeus and Maia. son of Zeus and Maia.

1


Id this Italian Serie A club named after Id this Italian Serie A club named after the female athlete and virgin huntress of the female athlete and virgin huntress of

Greek mythology.Greek mythology.

2


Name this Mexican Name this Mexican football club named football club named after a famous Greek after a famous Greek

titan of astronomy titan of astronomy and navigation. and navigation. (Hint - A mountain (Hint - A mountain

range is also named range is also named after this Titan)after this Titan)

3


Id this Finnish football club named after Id this Finnish football club named after the Greek hero who was played by Brad the Greek hero who was played by Brad

Pitt in a movie.Pitt in a movie.

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Name this Name this Ukrainian Ukrainian

football club football club named after the named after the personification personification of the Sun in of the Sun in

the Greek the Greek mythology.mythology.

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Identify this Scottish Identify this Scottish football team named football team named after the Olympian after the Olympian

God of transitions and God of transitions and boundaries who is the boundaries who is the son of Zeus and Maia. son of Zeus and Maia.

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Hermes FCHermes FC 1


Id this Italian Serie A club named after Id this Italian Serie A club named after the female athlete and virgin huntress of the female athlete and virgin huntress of

Greek mythology.Greek mythology.

2



Atalanta FCAtalanta FC 2


Name this Mexican Name this Mexican football club named football club named after a famous Greek after a famous Greek

titan of astronomy titan of astronomy and navigation. and navigation. (Hint - A mountain (Hint - A mountain

range is also named range is also named after this Titan)after this Titan)

3



Atlas Futbol ClubAtlas Futbol Club 3


Id this Finnish football club named after Id this Finnish football club named after the Greek hero who was played by Brad the Greek hero who was played by Brad

Pitt in a movie.Pitt in a movie.

4



Akilles PorvooAkilles Porvoo 4


Name this Name this Ukrainian Ukrainian

football club football club named after the named after the personification personification of the Sun in of the Sun in

the Greek the Greek mythology.mythology.

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FC HeliosFC Helios 5


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Who in 2004 got into a controversy Who in 2004 got into a controversy while answering questions about while answering questions about

making women’s football attractive, by making women’s football attractive, by suggesting that more feminine clothes suggesting that more feminine clothes should be introduced to the game like should be introduced to the game like

tighter shorts etc.? tighter shorts etc.?

Q.



Sepp BlatterSepp Blatter A.


He was nicknamed ‘The Cat from He was nicknamed ‘The Cat from Anzing’ due to his superb reflexes, Anzing’ due to his superb reflexes,

during his playing days. Also famous for during his playing days. Also famous for his sense of humour, he was reported to his sense of humour, he was reported to

have tried to catch a duck when it have tried to catch a duck when it wandered onto the pitch in a particular wandered onto the pitch in a particular match as he was feeling utterly bored match as he was feeling utterly bored

due to the opposition’s inability to due to the opposition’s inability to threaten him at all. threaten him at all.

One of the greats of the game…..who?One of the greats of the game…..who?

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Sepp MaierSepp Maier 1


This brilliant striker is, because of his This brilliant striker is, because of his playing style, country of birth and at playing style, country of birth and at

times rebellious nature on and off-the-times rebellious nature on and off-the-field, sometimes retroactively called the field, sometimes retroactively called the

‘‘Maradona of the SixtiesMaradona of the Sixties’. On the ’. On the international level, he first appeared for international level, he first appeared for

the Argentine national team, winning the Argentine national team, winning the Copa América and later in his career, the Copa América and later in his career, played for the Italian national team and played for the Italian national team and took part in some of the 1962 World Cup took part in some of the 1962 World Cup

matches. matches.

Who?Who?

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Enrique Omar SívoriEnrique Omar Sívori 2


Why would the Why would the football world football world

remember a man remember a man named ‘Mathew named ‘Mathew

Simmons’ due to an Simmons’ due to an infamous incident infamous incident happened during happened during

the mid 90’s?the mid 90’s?

3



Kung-fu kick of Eric CantonaKung-fu kick of Eric Cantona 3


It is often said that if he had a more It is often said that if he had a more nutritious diet in his formative years, and nutritious diet in his formative years, and if his career had not been halted due to a if his career had not been halted due to a diagnosis of pleurisy, he would have been diagnosis of pleurisy, he would have been spoken of in the same breath as Park Ji spoken of in the same breath as Park Ji

Seung, Hidetoshi Nakata and such Asian Seung, Hidetoshi Nakata and such Asian greats who have proved themselves in greats who have proved themselves in

noted European leagues.noted European leagues.

Who is this East Bengal great who was Who is this East Bengal great who was also discovered by the legendary Coach also discovered by the legendary Coach

Rahim saheb?Rahim saheb?

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Tulsidas BalaramTulsidas Balaram 4


Just like Neymar broke his vertebra by a Just like Neymar broke his vertebra by a Columbian in the 2014 WC, a similar incident Columbian in the 2014 WC, a similar incident happened in the 1982 WC semi-final involving happened in the 1982 WC semi-final involving

a French defender and the German a French defender and the German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher. Schumacher goalkeeper Harald Schumacher. Schumacher deliberately took out his opponent in mid-air deliberately took out his opponent in mid-air after he had taken his shot. The defender was after he had taken his shot. The defender was left unconscious by the collision, with damage left unconscious by the collision, with damage

to vertebrae, with three cracked ribs and to vertebrae, with three cracked ribs and without two teeth. The Frenchman would later without two teeth. The Frenchman would later

accept an apology for the incident, but accept an apology for the incident, but Schumacher's challenge is remembered to Schumacher's challenge is remembered to

this day as one of the most infamous events in this day as one of the most infamous events in WC history.WC history.

Name both the Columbian (from 2014) and Name both the Columbian (from 2014) and the Frenchman (from 1982).the Frenchman (from 1982).

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Juan Zuniga and Patrick BattistonJuan Zuniga and Patrick Battiston 5


Who, reportedly, paid a handsome Who, reportedly, paid a handsome ransom believed to be $ 1,60,000 in ransom believed to be $ 1,60,000 in

amount for the release of his brother amount for the release of his brother ‘Christian’ who was kidnapped in Buenos ‘Christian’ who was kidnapped in Buenos

Aires in April 2002? Aires in April 2002? He later said that this was also one of the He later said that this was also one of the

reasons why he decided to leave Boca reasons why he decided to leave Boca Juniors inspite of such huge success with Juniors inspite of such huge success with them and got transferred to Barcelona in them and got transferred to Barcelona in

Spain.Spain.

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Juan Román RiquelmeJuan Román Riquelme 6


When he was playing for the Uruguayan club When he was playing for the Uruguayan club ‘Penarol’, in one of the exhibition matches ‘Penarol’, in one of the exhibition matches in Colombia, an opposition player tackled in Colombia, an opposition player tackled

him dangerously and went unpunished. But him dangerously and went unpunished. But one of the Penarol co-player supposedly one of the Penarol co-player supposedly

went to that offender, grabbed his neck and went to that offender, grabbed his neck and probably said these words: ‘The next time probably said these words: ‘The next time

you hit the blackie I will kill you, because he you hit the blackie I will kill you, because he is the one that feeds us’.is the one that feeds us’.

Probably one of the greats, he has never Probably one of the greats, he has never played in the World Cup and hence played in the World Cup and hence

remained largely an unknown figure in remained largely an unknown figure in soccer history. soccer history.

Who?Who?

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Alberto SpencerAlberto Spencer 7


During his stint in Barcelona, he had During his stint in Barcelona, he had become a cult figure there and the become a cult figure there and the

Catalans considered him to be one of Catalans considered him to be one of their own. So, when he surprisingly their own. So, when he surprisingly

joined their arch rival ‘Real Madrid’ in joined their arch rival ‘Real Madrid’ in 2000, the Barca fans were distraught and 2000, the Barca fans were distraught and

hence during his subsequent visits to hence during his subsequent visits to the Camp Nou, he was given an extremely the Camp Nou, he was given an extremely

hostile reception. hostile reception.

One of the few players to play for both One of the few players to play for both the Spanish arch-rivals, who are we the Spanish arch-rivals, who are we

talking about? talking about? (Hint: He had come to India also)

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Luis FigoLuis Figo 8


Born to a German businessman father who Born to a German businessman father who emigrated to Brazil and an Afro-Brazilian emigrated to Brazil and an Afro-Brazilian

washerwoman mother whose ancestors were washerwoman mother whose ancestors were slaves, he started his football, inspired by his slaves, he started his football, inspired by his

father, but faced many barriers because of father, but faced many barriers because of racism and was only allowed to play as he racism and was only allowed to play as he

belonged to a German father. He is belonged to a German father. He is considered as possibly one of the greatest considered as possibly one of the greatest

scorers in soccer history, and during his time scorers in soccer history, and during his time he was considered a king of football. he was considered a king of football.

But despite this he has been largely But despite this he has been largely forgotten, even in a soccer-crazy country like forgotten, even in a soccer-crazy country like Brazil. He was also not included in the 1930 Brazil. He was also not included in the 1930

FIFA World Cup due to some FIFA World Cup due to some misunderstandings between clubs. misunderstandings between clubs.

Who was this Brazilian great?Who was this Brazilian great?

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Arthur FriedenreichArthur Friedenreich 9


This is the career statistics of whom? This is the career statistics of whom? Which club did he play for in 2014?Which club did he play for in 2014?

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Fikru Teferra & Atletico De KolkataFikru Teferra & Atletico De Kolkata 10


What unique distinction has, an ex-player What unique distinction has, an ex-player named Brian Deane, got in English football?named Brian Deane, got in English football?

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Scored the first ever goal in Premier League Scored the first ever goal in Premier League in 1992 for Sheffield Unitedin 1992 for Sheffield United 11


One of the richest current Indian One of the richest current Indian footballers, he hails from a small village footballers, he hails from a small village

near Imphal and had a modest near Imphal and had a modest background. background.

Till now, he has won nearly every club Till now, he has won nearly every club trophy in India and was once called in trophy in India and was once called in the trial by the then Melbourne Heart the trial by the then Melbourne Heart (now Melbourne City Football Club). (now Melbourne City Football Club).

Who?Who?

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Gouramangi SinghGouramangi Singh 12


Which famous derby took its name in Which famous derby took its name in honour of one of the main sights of that honour of one of the main sights of that

city, which is the statue of Virgin city, which is the statue of Virgin Mary on the top of the Duomo, referred Mary on the top of the Duomo, referred

to as ‘Little Madonna’ in the local to as ‘Little Madonna’ in the local language ? language ?

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Milan DerbyMilan Derby 13


It is generally believed that when he was It is generally believed that when he was playing in the street in his local area, the playing in the street in his local area, the news arrived that his missionary parents news arrived that his missionary parents were murdered in the infamous Kaduna were murdered in the infamous Kaduna

riots of the early 2000. He was only eleven riots of the early 2000. He was only eleven years old then. He came to England then years old then. He came to England then

as an asylum seeker and started playing in as an asylum seeker and started playing in the English Premier League. He is very the English Premier League. He is very

successful at EPL, but when it came to the successful at EPL, but when it came to the question of representing the national question of representing the national

team, he opted for his original country, team, he opted for his original country, instead of England. instead of England.

Who are we talking about?Who are we talking about?

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Victor Moses (Nigeria)Victor Moses (Nigeria) 14


It is said that after watching Pele in 1977 in It is said that after watching Pele in 1977 in Calcutta, MB legend Umapati Kumar Calcutta, MB legend Umapati Kumar

commented that commented that ‘While the whole world is ‘While the whole world is going crazy about Pele, they are so damn going crazy about Pele, they are so damn

unlucky because they have never seen …… on unlucky because they have never seen …… on field, …… was so gifted that he could do any field, …… was so gifted that he could do any

thing with the ball whenever he wanted’thing with the ball whenever he wanted’. One of . One of his stupendous performances was - a match his stupendous performances was - a match

played for India against China in Peking, where played for India against China in Peking, where he played as a substitute in the 2nd half and he played as a substitute in the 2nd half and

scored 4 goals in a row to give India a 4-3 scored 4 goals in a row to give India a 4-3 victory after trailing 0-3 in the first half. Also, victory after trailing 0-3 in the first half. Also,

at the age of 38, he joined Mohammedan at the age of 38, he joined Mohammedan Sporting and made them champions in League Sporting and made them champions in League

and IFA Shields 5 consecutive times. This and IFA Shields 5 consecutive times. This forgotten magician of football had gone away to forgotten magician of football had gone away to

East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) after the East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) after the partition. partition.

Who was this Indian legend? Who was this Indian legend?

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Syed Abdus SamadSyed Abdus Samad 15


The 1953 FA Cup Final was played The 1953 FA Cup Final was played between ‘Blackpool’ and ‘Bolton between ‘Blackpool’ and ‘Bolton

Wanderers’. Blackpool came back from a Wanderers’. Blackpool came back from a 3-1 down to win it 4-3. This match has 3-1 down to win it 4-3. This match has been nicknamed as ‘The ………… Final’, been nicknamed as ‘The ………… Final’,

named after Blackpool’s famous winger. named after Blackpool’s famous winger.

Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.

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Sir Stanley MatthewsSir Stanley Matthews 16


Which Indian footballer was selected as Which Indian footballer was selected as the captain of the Asian All Star team in the captain of the Asian All Star team in

the mid 60’s – a unique feat for any the mid 60’s – a unique feat for any Indian player? Indian player?

(He was initially nicknamed ‘Jaguar’ by (He was initially nicknamed ‘Jaguar’ by the crowd for his rough tackling style) the crowd for his rough tackling style)

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Jarnail SinghJarnail Singh 17


In 2009, in a WC qualifying match there was a In 2009, in a WC qualifying match there was a huge controversy when the captain of one team huge controversy when the captain of one team admitted that he had illegally handled the ball admitted that he had illegally handled the ball

in the build-up to the match-winning goal, in the build-up to the match-winning goal, which had been scored in extra time with 17 which had been scored in extra time with 17

minutes remaining in the game.minutes remaining in the game.

It was such a huge controversy that he has been It was such a huge controversy that he has been termed as one of the greatest cheaters in the termed as one of the greatest cheaters in the history of this game. A lot of celebrities of the history of this game. A lot of celebrities of the suffered nation like Bono, Corrigan Brothers suffered nation like Bono, Corrigan Brothers

etc. demanded that their nation should be etc. demanded that their nation should be included as the 33rd nation in 2010 WC. included as the 33rd nation in 2010 WC.

Name the two nations. Who was this miscreant Name the two nations. Who was this miscreant captain? captain?

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France and Ireland & Thierry HenryFrance and Ireland & Thierry Henry 18


Which current English footballer has Which current English footballer has been nicknamed ‘Can’t Control’ because been nicknamed ‘Can’t Control’ because of his overall career-scoring rate for a of his overall career-scoring rate for a

Premier League front man does actually Premier League front man does actually support this moniker? support this moniker?

(He has recently been released by West (He has recently been released by West Ham United) Ham United)

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Carlton ColeCarlton Cole 19


According to some stories, this legend According to some stories, this legend once tied up his nephew ‘Santosh’ to a bed once tied up his nephew ‘Santosh’ to a bed post, and started kicking him with boots, post, and started kicking him with boots, to remove the fear of the British booted to remove the fear of the British booted

players as Santosh was very much afraid of players as Santosh was very much afraid of them. Later, he also lovingly applied them. Later, he also lovingly applied

medicine to his nephew. medicine to his nephew.

After that, Santosh became a superstar in After that, Santosh became a superstar in pre-independence India. This legend also pre-independence India. This legend also

gave tips to several MB players during gave tips to several MB players during their historic 1911 campaign. (I think his their historic 1911 campaign. (I think his statue is still there, though dilapidated, in statue is still there, though dilapidated, in

the Aryans Club premises). the Aryans Club premises).

Who?Who?

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Dukhiram MajumdarDukhiram Majumdar 20


grand finale - banana kick

Education

football quiza football

somnath chandabanana

national football team

mixed bag

club career

league goals

national students squad

career in18year