Across
- 1. a Dutchman legend who won three Ballon d'Ors, he faild to secure the greatest triumph of all in 1974
- 5. The portugese legend who was overly criticized over agreeing on a transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid.
- 6. FIFA created an award holding his name for the most 'beautiful' goal.
- 7. A Brazilian player who was as wise as his name.
- 9. That penalty in the 1994 final shootout with Brazil.
- 12. The legendary Dutch striker who failed to score at the 1990 World Cup.
- 13. The Italian legendary defender missed the trophy when he declined a call-up to the 2006 World Cup
- 14. Kevin ...... the only Englishman to win multiple Ballon d'Ors
Down
- 2. Portugal national team leader he is poised to end his career without his most desired trophy.
- 3. The heartbeat of the iconic Brazil team of the 1980's.
- 4. The Portuguese superstar, who racked up nine goals in his only ever World Cup finals appearance.
- 8. Lev .... the only goalkeeper to ever win the Ballon d'Or.
- 10. France's best-ever footballer, and three consecutive Ballon d'Ors winner in 1983, 1984 and 1985.
- 11. He captained Ukrainian team at Germany 2006, scoring twice in an unexpected run to the quarter finals
