Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. What was Franz Beckenbauer’s full birth name and exact date of birth?
A. Franz Anton Beckenbauer, 11 September 1945
B. Franz Josef Beckenbauer, 11 September 1944
C. Karl-Heinz Beckenbauer, 7 January 1945
D. Franz Muller Beckenbauer, 11 September 1946
Answer: A. Franz Anton Beckenbauer, 11 September 1945

Q2. In which city and country did Franz Beckenbauer pass away on 7 January 2024 at the age of 78?
A. Munich, Germany
B. Salzburg, Austria
C. Hamburg, Germany
D. New York, United States
Answer: B. Salzburg, Austria

Q3. What famous nickname was Franz Beckenbauer known by throughout his career?
A. Der Bomber
B. Der Adler
C. Der Chef
D. Der Kaiser
Answer: D. Der Kaiser

Q1. In which French town and on what exact date was Michel Platini born?
A. Paris, 21 June 1955
B. Joeuf, 21 June 1955
C. Lyon, 21 June 1955
D. Marseille, 21 June 1954
Answer: B. Joeuf, 21 June 1955

Q2. What was Michel Platini’s primary playing position throughout his professional career?
A. Striker
B. Defensive midfielder
C. Attacking midfielder
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: C. Attacking midfielder

Q3. At which club did Platini begin his senior professional career in 1972?
A. Saint-Etienne
B. Juventus
C. Olympique de Marseille
D. AS Nancy
Answer: D. AS Nancy

Q1. In which year and city was Alfredo Di Stefano born?
A. 1926 in Madrid, Spain
B. 1926 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
C. 1930 in Bogota, Colombia
D. 1924 in Rome, Italy
Answer: B. 1926 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Q2. What was Alfredo Di Stefano’s famous nickname, translating to “Blond Arrow”?
A. El Pibe de Oro
B. La Fiera
C. Saeta Rubia
D. El Divino
Answer: C. Saeta Rubia

Q3. On what date and at what age did Alfredo Di Stefano pass away in Madrid?
A. 4 July 2014, aged 88
B. 7 July 2014, aged 88
C. 4 July 2016, aged 90
D. 7 July 2012, aged 86
Answer: B. 7 July 2014, aged 88

Q1. What is Romario’s full name and birth date?
A. Romario de Souza Faria, 29 January 1966
B. Ronaldo de Souza Faria, 29 January 1967
C. Romario Alves, 29 January 1965
D. Roberto de Souza Faria, 29 January 1968
Answer: A. Romario de Souza Faria, 29 January 1966

Q2. What is Romario’s famous nickname, reflecting his short stature?
A. O Fenômeno
B. O Baixinho (“The Little One”)
C. O Rei
D. O Imperador
Answer: B. O Baixinho (“The Little One”)

Q3. At what height did Romario play as a striker, known for his low centre of gravity and clinical finishing?
A. 1.67 m
B. 1.82 m
C. 1.75 m
D. 1.90 m
Answer: A. 1.67 m

Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)

Q1. What was the primary trigger for Iran’s missile strikes on Israel, Arab states, and U.S. targets on March 3, 2026?
A) Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
B) Assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei by U.S.-Israel forces
C) U.S. sanctions on Iranian nuclear facilities
D) Russian military aid to Iran
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The escalation stemmed from the U.S.-Israel joint operation assassinating Khamenei, prompting Iran’s retaliatory strikes and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil flows.

Q2. How has the West Asia conflict escalation impacted global oil prices as of March 3, 2026?
A) A 2% decline due to increased U.S. production
B) An 8% surge to nearly $80 per barrel
C) Stabilization at $70 per barrel
D) A 5% drop from Russian exports
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The crisis, involving Iran-Israel-U.S. tensions and the Strait of Hormuz closure, led to supply disruptions, causing the sharp price hike and raising energy security concerns worldwide.

Q3. What strategic action did Iran take in response to the West Asia escalation on March 3, 2026?
A) Withdrawal from the NPT
B) Alliance with Russia for joint drills
C) Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
D) Ceasefire proposal via China
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for 20% of global oil, stranding shipments and amplifying geopolitical risks for oil-importing nations like India.

Q1. In which year was George Best born?
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
Answer: B. 1946

Q2. At what age did George Best join Manchester United as a youth player?
A. 13
B. 15
C. 17
D. 19
Answer: B. 15

Q3. What was George Best’s first-division debut season for Manchester United?
A. 1961–62
B. 1962–63
C. 1963–64
D. 1964–65
Answer: C. 1963-64

Q1. In which Brazilian city was Ronaldo Nazario born on 18 September 1976?
A. Sao Paulo
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. Belo Horizonte
D. Salvador
Answer: B. Rio de Janeiro

Q2. At what age did Ronaldo Nazario drop out of school to focus on his football career?
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 15
Answer: A. 11

Q3. Which futsal club did Ronaldo Nazario join at age 12, where he scored 166 goals in his first season?
A. Flamengo Youth
B. Social Ramos
C. Valqueire Tenis Clube
D. Sao Cristovao
Answer: B. Social Ramos