20 Famous football

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  1. 1. Beckenbauer - What German defender and coach won the World Cup as both a player and coach, and is known for his role in popularizing the sweeper position?
  2. 6. Maradona - What Argentine midfielder led his country to victory in the 1986 World Cup and is known for his “Hand of God” goal?
  3. 7. Puskás - What Hungarian forward was a key player for Real Madrid in the 1950s and 60s, and is known for his incredible scoring record?
  4. 8. Henry - What French forward was a star for Arsenal and the French national team, and is known for his speed, skill, and scoring ability?
  5. 11. - What Brazilian forward won two World Cup titles and is known for his speed, skill, and scoring ability?
  6. 12. Baggio - What Italian forward is known for his skillful dribbling and scoring ability, and famously missed a penalty in the 1994 World Cup final?
  7. 14. Maldini - What Italian defender played his entire career for AC Milan and is considered one of the best defenders of all time?
  8. 16. Best - What Northern Irish forward was a star for Manchester United in the 1960s and 70s, and is known for his dazzling dribbling skills?
  9. 18. - What Brazilian midfielder won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and is known for his skillful dribbling and free kicks?
  10. 19. Charlton - What English midfielder was a star for Manchester United and the English national team in the 1960s, and is known for his powerful shooting and passing?
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  1. 2. Zidane - What French midfielder led his country to victory in the 1998 World Cup and later became a successful coach for Real Madrid?
  2. 3. Ronaldo - What Portuguese forward has also won the Ballon d’Or award five times and is known for his powerful free kicks?
  3. 4. Messi - What Argentine forward has won the Ballon d’Or award for best player in the world a record seven times?
  4. 5. Platini - What French midfielder won three Ballon d’Or awards and led his country to victory in the 1984 European Championship?
  5. 9. Cruyff - What Dutch forward was a key player for Ajax and Barcelona, and later became a successful coach?
  6. 10. Yashin - What Soviet goalkeeper is known as the “Black Spider” and is widely considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time?
  7. 11. - What Brazilian forward won the 1994 World Cup and is known for his scoring ability and his unique style of play?
  8. 13. Neeskens - What Dutch midfielder was a key player for Ajax and the Dutch national team in the 1970s, and is known for his versatility and stamina?
  9. 15. - What Brazilian player is widely considered the greatest footballer of all time?
  10. 17. - What Portuguese forward was a star for Benfica and led his country to a third-place finish in the 1966 World Cup?