QUIZFOOTBALL WORLD CUP One of the most prolific scorer in international history, he captained Hungary from 1950 to 1956, scoring 83 goals from 84 appearances. The loss at the 1954 World Cup final to West Germany, was the beginning of the end of his career. He played for Real Madrid in Spain and represented Spain unsuccesfully at the 1962 World Cup finals. Which football legend are we talking about? • • • • Peter Palotas Sandor Kocsis Ferenc Puskas Zoltan Czibor Answer!!!! • Ferenc Puskas Ferenc Puskas refused to return to Hungary after the 1956 rebellion was crushed by the Soviet Union. At this time his career hit a low. He was banned by FIFA for 18 months before he moved to Spain and joined Real Madrid in 1958. He unsuccessfully represented Spain in the 1962 World Cup finals, failing to score in three appearances. Black Spider and Black Octupus.His international career spanned 13 years. His nicknames include Black Panther. he also won the European Player of the Year award. A veteran of three World Cups. Which goalkeeper are we talking about? • • • • Lev Yashin David Seamen Gordon Banks Oliver Kahn . .Answer!!!! • Lev Yashin Lev Yashin played for Soviet Union (Russia) from 1954 to 1967. superb reflexes and agility made him a formidable last line of defence. He had an immense presence physically. The European Player of the Year award came in 1963. His long arms. World Cup. League Championship and FA Cup. into a famous football family. He was spotted by Matt Busby at the age of 17 and soon signed up for Manchester United FC.He was born in 1937. The highpoint of his career came in 1966. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Bobby Moore Sir Bobby Charlton Jimmy Greaves Nobby Stiles . Atthe time he had a unique collection of winners medals . when he won the World Cup and was named European Player of the Year. Mnchester United. His uncle was the legendry Newcastle striker Jackie Millburn.Answer!!!! • Sir Bobby Charlton Sir Bobby Charlton was one of the survivors of the February 1958 Munich air disaster which killed eight players from his club. . Very few footballers can match his spotless reputation for sportsmanship. In the 1962 World Cup finals. he joined Botafogo and scored a hattrick on his debut. In 1953. and added two more in the semi-finals during the 4-2 defeat of hosts Chile.Manuel dos Santos Francisco was born half-crippled in 1933 and required an operation which enabled him to walk. his physical disability proved no obstacle to a career as a professional footballer. He earned 60 caps for Brazil. he scored two goals against England in the quarter-finals. What other name is this legend known as? • • • • Pele Vava Amardilo Garrincha . Against all odds. Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia 3-1 to win the World Cup. earning the nickname Little Bird. In the Final. it was the first time he had been on the losing side for his country. .Answer!!!! • Garrincha The operation left Garrincha with legs of uneven length. The banana kick and the 'falling leaf' shot . Inspite of his disability. one bending outwards and the other twisting inwards.so called because the ball swerved twice during its flight towards goal became his trademarks. Garrincha perfected a repertoire of beguiling free-kicks. becoming the scourge of goalkeepers with his bamboozling dead ball efforts. Garrincha retired from international football after the 1966 World Cup finals owing to a 1-3 loss to Hungary. Incredibly. reassuring presence under pressure along with superb timing. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Alan Ball Bobby Moore Ray Wilson Geoff Hurst . His inspirational performance in the 4-2 final victory over West Germany earned him the accolade of the tournament's best player.He had a phenomenal ability to read the game and a cool. He made the tackle which won the World Cup for England in 1966. Bobby Moore led his team to the royal box to receive the trophy from Queen Elizabeth II. He died of cancer in 1993 at the age of 51. . West Ham United football club named their new stand after him.Answer!!!! • Bobby Moore Bobby Moore was a world class defender. As captain. played for Portugal and finished top scorer in the 1966 World Cup finals with nine goals. nicknamed the European Pele and Black Panther. including four goals against North Korea after trailing 0-3. Which Portuguese soccer legend are we talking about? • • • • Joao Morais Eusebio Coluna Mario Jose Baptista .This Mozambique born striker. Answer!!!! • Eusebio Eusebio was European Player of the Year in 1965 . Which German legend are we talking about? • • • • Heinz Flohe Gerd Muller Franz Beckenbauer Berti Vogts . this legend developed into an elegant attacking sweeper. or libero. He was also five times a German title-winner with Bayern Munich and Hamburg. He exuded supreme confidence and was part of the triumphant West German squad of 1974.Starting in midfield. His career peaked when he led West Germany to victory in the 1974 World Cup final on home soil.Answer!!!! • Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer does not need any introduction. He won the World Cup again as coach in 1990. . His defensive command and ability to spring forward to join attacks were the inspiration behind West Germany's success in the late 1960s and 1970s. He scored 33 goals in 48 internationals and became the inspiration behind the great Ajax and Holland sides of the 1970s. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Johan Neeskens Jonny Rep Johan Cruyff Adri Van Kraay . His name became synonymous with the revolutionary 'Total Football' concept introduced by Holland as they reached the final in the 1974 World Cup. . when he feinted to pass the ball before sliding the ball behind his standing foot and setting off in the other direction.Answer!!!! • Johan Cruyff Holland reached the finals of the World Cup in 1974 as well as in 1978 and lost both times. Johan Cruyff refused to play in Argentina in 1978 following a military coup. His ability to twist defenders inside out gave birth to the 'Cruyff Turn'. He went on to register 20 goals in 43 internationals.This Valencia striker was the only foriegn-based player to be chosen by coach Cesar Luis Menotti for the 1978 World Cup finals. but had the ability to pierce defences with the ball at his feet that did nost to lead Argentina to glory. He was known as a free-kick specialist. He scored twice in the 3-1 win against Holland in the final. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Jorge Olguio Hector Baley Ossie Ardiles Mario Kempes . Answer!!!! • Mario Kempes Flowing locks and a dashing long-legged style marked Kempes out on the pitch. Kempes scored twice. together with his eye for goal and the ability to rise to the big occasion. His second effort was typical. In the 1978 Final. . Kempes then went on another mazy run to set up the third for teammate Bertoni. surging past the defenders to beat the goalkeeper. He earned the nickname White Pele. when he returned at the age of 33.Though this Brazilian scored over 650 goals for Flamengo and opened his international tally by scoring from a free kick against Uruguay on his debut. By which name is this legend known? Answer: ?????? . he was unlucky from the three World Cups he featured in from 1978 to 1986. scoring 79 goals in 85 games. He signed up for the Japanese J-League. Zico used to be an attacking midfielder with breathtaking skill and deadly free-kicks. Zico was appointed manager of the Japanese national team after the 2002 World Cup. .Answer!!!! • Zico Zico's real name is Artur Antunes Coimbra. He exploded onto the stage with a hattrick in the 3-2 win against Brazil.This Italian World Cup hero of 1982 almost missed out on the tournament after being banned for almost three years in 1980. He had been caught up in a bribery scandal and was allowed to compete after continuously pleading his innocence. when Italy defeated West Germany 3-1 to life the Cup. In the semi-final he scored both the goals against Poland. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Marco Tardelli Gabrielle Oriali Alessandro Altobelli Paolo Rossi . and scored the first goal in the final. His international tally was 20 goals from 48 matches . Rossi was also a member of the 1978 World Cup squad that finished fourth.Answer!!!! • Paolo Rossi He was a sprightly winger before changing to centre forward. he scored 41 goals for France. where they lost to Germany both times. He helped France to a semi-final finish in 1982 and 1986. He also helped Juventus to three league titles in four years. Which great Frenchman are we talking about? • • • • Just Fontaine Michel Platini Eric Cantona Jean Tigana . An expert from deadball situations.This attacking midfielder was the inspiration behind the success of France in the 1980s. He was outstanding in the 1984 European Championship finals.Answer!!!! • Michel Platini Michel Platini was transferred to Juventus from St.7 million. . where France won on home soil. Etienne for $1. He scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal against England. He was suspended in 1991 for cocaine addiction and quit international football after failing the dope test in the 1994 World cup finals.Born in 1960. Name this legend. this gifted Argentinean international led his country to their second World Cup victory in 1986. Answer ?????? . . Soon after he quit international football. is regarded as one of the most gifted footballers since Pele. Maradona has already been hospitalised twice in 2004. Maradona failed the dope test for ephedrine at the 1994 World Cup finals and was kicked out of the tournament. battling cocaine addiction.Answer!!!! • Diego Maradona Diego Maradona. He returned in 2010 as the coach of Argentina’s soccer team. He often passed the ball into the net rather than blasting it in. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Alvin Martin Gary Stevens Terry Butcher Gary Lineker . when he scored a hattrick against Poland.Born in 1960. this English international scored 48 goals from 80 caps. Further goals against Paraguay and Argentina saw him finish as top scorer with six goals. He saved England in the 1986 World Cup finals. Answer!!!! • Gary Lineker When he retired. He missed the chance to equal the record when he tamely chipped a penalty straight at the goalkeeper in a friendly against Brazil. Lineker's tally of international goals was second to Sir Bobby Charlton's. His international career ended when he was controversially substituted while captain by then coach Graham Taylor in a disastrous European Championship match in Sweden in 1992 . he was persuaded out of retirement and helped Cameroon become the first African country to reach the quarter=finals. He scored four goals becoming the oldest player to do so in the World Cup finals. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Roger Milla Ibrahim Aoudou Ephrem Mbom Juan Pierre Tokoto . Incredibly he bettered that feat in 1994.He made a stunning impact on the 1990 World Cup finals at the age of 38. Having made 80 appearances for Cameroon. when he came on as a substitute to score against Russia at the age of 42. when he came on as a substitute and scored in a 1-6 loss to Russia. . Milla's opportunism saw him scoring twice against Romania and Colombia in 1990.Answer!!!! • Roger Milla Roger Milla changed his last name from Miller to Milla because he thought it sounded more African. He was 42 at the 1994 World Cup finals. Which Italian legend are we talking about? • • • • Roberto Baggio Nicola Berti Paolo Maldini Dino Baggio . scoring a brilliant individual goal against Czechoslovakia. He flattered only to deceive.This pony-tailed playmaker was the world's most expensive player at the 1990 World Cup finals. Ironically. it was his skied penalty in the final shootout that handed Brazil the victory. He was voted European and World Footballer of the Year in 1993 and was a sensation in the 1994 World Cup finals. almost single handedly dragging his team to the final. Answer!!!! • Roberto Baggio In the 1994 World Cup finals. Unfortunately. he missed in the penalty shootout against Brazil that condemned Italy to an unlucky defeat . grabbed the winner against Spain in a violent quarter-final and then scored both the goals in the semi-final win over Bulgaria. Roberto Baggio helped the Azzuris (Italians) against Nigeria with two late strikes. He is a controversial Brazilian forward. scoring the winner against Sweden in the semi-finals. He also scored against them in the group stages."the night is my friend. with strikes against Cameroon. Russia and Holland taking his tally to five. He provided a razor sharp cutting edge to a largely pragmatic Brazil team at the 1994 World Cup finals. who mixes raw opportunism and exceptional cool in front of the goal with a fiery temperature on and off the pitch ." he says. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Romario Bebeto Leonardo Muller . before a move to Barcelona in 1993 saw his international career take off. however. . Romario.Answer!!!! • Romario Romario starred in Brazil's 1988 Olympic team and with PSV Eindhoven in Holland. did not make it to the squad in Japan and South Korea in 2002. He scored a brilliant goal against Yugoslavia and added three more as West Germany lifted the trophy in 1990. Which legend are we talking about? • • • • Jurgen Klinsmann Lothar Matthaues Pierre Littbarski Andreas Brehme . he combined power. He was also in the side that reached the 1986 final and was captain again at the 1994 World Cup finals.He was captain and midfield general behind West Germany's success at the 1990 World Cup. pace and skill with a ruthless eye for goal. The archetypical German footballer. . He took over as head coach for the German national football team in July 2004 from exteammate Rudi Voeller.Answer!!!! • Jurgen Klinsmann Jurgen Klinsmann was part of the World Cup winning squad of 1990.