Across
- 8. Serbian tennis player with many Grand Slams (8)
- 9. Golf legend known simply as Tiger (10)
- 11. Swiss tennis legend with elegant style (7)
- 12. Belgian winger known for dribbling at Chelsea (6)
- 14. Barcelona midfielder known for tiki-taka style (4)
- 16. Croatian midfielder who won 2018 Ballon d'Or (6)
- 17. Scored Spain’s 2010 World Cup winner (7)
- 18. Chelsea striker decisive in 2012 Champions League final (6)
- 23. Formula 1 driver with multiple world titles (8)
- 27. England’s former all-time top scorer (6)
- 28. Scored the “Hand of God” goal (8)
- 30. Manchester United icon with upturned collar (7)
- 31. French playmaker sent off in 2006 World Cup final (6)
- 32. German “Kaiser” who excelled as sweeper (11)
- 33. Indian captain who won multiple ICC trophies (5)
- 34. Egyptian winger starring for Liverpool (5)
- 35. Most decorated Olympic swimmer ever (6)
- 38. Tennis icon with 23 Grand Slam singles titles (6)
- 39. Dutch legend who inspired “Total Football” (6)
Down
- 1. Brazilian magician known for his smile and skills (10)
- 2. Golfer with multiple Masters wins (5)
- 3. French star who shone in 2018 World Cup (6)
- 4. Jamaican sprinter and fastest man ever (4)
- 5. Boxing great known as “The Greatest” (3)
- 6. Basketball legend with six NBA titles (6)
- 7. Indian cricketer and batting superstar (5)
- 10. Brazilian forward famous for flair and tricks (6)
- 13. Portuguese forward known for “Siu” celebration (7)
- 15. Argentine legend with 8 Ballon d'Or awards (5)
- 19. NFL quarterback with seven Super Bowl wins (5)
- 20. Liverpool captain famous for Istanbul comeback (7)
- 21. Norwegian striker known for incredible scoring rate (7)
- 22. Dutch forward known for sublime first touch (8)
- 24. Chelsea midfielder with over 200 goals (7)
- 25. Brazilian playmaker and 2007 Ballon d'Or winner (4)
- 26. English star known for crossing and free kicks (7)
- 29. Brazilian icon often called the greatest ever (4)
- 36. Premier League’s all-time top scorer (7)
- 37. Arsenal legend and all-time top scorer (5)