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What is the 'Miracle of Istanbul' in football?

Q: What is the 'Miracle of Istanbul' in football?

Liverpool's comeback vs AC Milan in 2005 CL final. The Miracle of Istanbul refers to Liverpool recovering from 3-0 down at half-time to beat AC Milan on penalties in the 2005 Champions League final.

Q: In which year did Pelé score his 1000th career goal?

1969. Pelé scored his 1000th career goal on 19 November 1969 at the Maracanã.

Q: What was Maradona's 'Goal of the Century' scored against?

England. Maradona's 'Goal of the Century' was scored against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final.

Q: In which year did Cameroon famously beat Argentina 1-0 at the World Cup?

1990. Cameroon beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 at the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

Q: What is 'Total Football' primarily associated with?

Dutch football under Johan Cruyff. 'Total Football' is associated with the Netherlands and Johan Cruyff's Ajax team of the early 1970s.

Q: In which year did Brazil first wear yellow, following the 1950 World Cup final loss?

1954. Brazil wore yellow for the first time in 1954, after the 1950 Maracanazo in their traditional white.

Q: What is 'La Décima' referring to in Spanish football?

Real Madrid's 10th European Cup/CL title. La Décima refers to Real Madrid winning their 10th European Cup/Champions League in 2014.

CORRECT ANSWER

Liverpool's comeback vs AC Milan in 2005 CL final

The Miracle of Istanbul refers to Liverpool recovering from 3-0 down at half-time to beat AC Milan on penalties in the 2005 Champions League final.

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